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This ranking is based on the profitability of each sports program at a college or university, divided by the number of college athletes on in that sport. Institutions with higher profitability per athlete may have an overall higher profit from sports or a relatively lower number of student athletes.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Midland University	Bowling	16380.84	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $16,381 151.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
2	Midland University	Other Sports	13205.47	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $13,205 103.2% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
3	Midland University	Softball	12190.97	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12,191 321.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
4	Dakota Wesleyan University	Soccer	11120.91	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $11,121 2,076.2% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
5	Midland University	Wrestling	10000.67	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $10,001 258.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
6	Midland University	Weight Lifting	9167.11	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9,167 4,550.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
7	Midland University	Volleyball	8522.41	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,522 184.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
8	Midland University	Swimming	7954.93	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,955 3.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
9	Dakota Wesleyan University	Golf	7362.5	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,363 1,314.3% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
10	Dakota Wesleyan University	Softball	7343.04	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,343 1,773.2% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
11	Midland University	Basketball	6406.34	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,406 2.2% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
12	Dakota Wesleyan University	Football	5717.05	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,717 325.3% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
13	Midland University	Baseball	5495.72	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,496 771.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
14	Concordia University-Nebraska	Softball	4926.36	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,926 756.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
15	Dakota Wesleyan University	Wrestling	4737.88	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,738 12.0% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
16	Midland University	Soccer	4365.71	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,366 154.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
17	Morningside University	Softball	4306.24	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,306 62.8% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
18	Dakota Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	3629.47	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,629 1,204.0% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
19	Midland University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	2976.98	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,977 28.6% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
20	Concordia University-Nebraska	Volleyball	2503.39	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,503 8.2% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
21	Midland University	Lacrosse	2168.84	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,169 56.9% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
22	Midland University	Tennis	2016.03	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,016 198.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
23	Midland University	Golf	1569.5	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,570 89.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
24	Waldorf University	Golf	1511.5	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,512 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
25	Concordia University-Nebraska	Basketball	1473.43	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,473 7.3% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
26	Morningside University	Baseball	1403.58	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,404 79.4% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
27	Dakota Wesleyan University	Baseball	1399.7	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,400 6.4% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
28	Waldorf University	Basketball	1276.03	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,276 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
29	Waldorf University	Volleyball	1219.11	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,219 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
30	Waldorf University	Baseball	1212.91	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,213 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
31	Northwestern College	Softball	1036.19	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,036 400.6% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
32	Northwestern College	Basketball	1010.48	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,010 0.0% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
33	Morningside University	Basketball	998.31	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $998 657.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
34	Concordia University-Nebraska	Baseball	976.66	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $977 66.8% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
35	Concordia University-Nebraska	Soccer	946.23	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $946 108.4% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
36	Concordia University-Nebraska	Golf	679.08	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $679 27.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
37	Concordia University-Nebraska	Other Sports	656.44	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $656 10.1% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
38	Northwestern College	Volleyball	607.27	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $607 0.0% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
39	Morningside University	Golf	567.35	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $567 64.0% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
40	Concordia University-Nebraska	Football	541.96	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $542 17.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
41	Northwestern College	Baseball	540.12	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $540 297.6% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
42	Northwestern College	Golf	514.74	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $515 659.3% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
43	Doane University	Rifle	510	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $510 89.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
44	Doane University	Wrestling	508.34	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $508 35.5% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
45	Briar Cliff University	Volleyball	502.58	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $503 51.0% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
46	Doane University	Volleyball	491.86	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $492 205.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
47	Concordia University-Nebraska	Wrestling	421.71	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $422 13.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
48	Doane University	Baseball	410.36	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $410 30.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
49	Concordia University-Nebraska	Tennis	393.26	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $393 14.3% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
50	Doane University	Football	375.88	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $376 37.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
51	Waldorf University	Football	360.22	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $360 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
52	Waldorf University	Bowling	360.12	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $360 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
53	Waldorf University	Wrestling	338.9	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $339 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
54	Waldorf University	Cross Country	320.83	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $321 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
55	Northwestern College	Football	272.64	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $273 416.8% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
56	Waldorf University	Other Sports	266.85	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $267 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
57	Briar Cliff University	Baseball	259.29	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $259 90.3% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
58	Briar Cliff University	Basketball	228.59	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $229 144.6% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
59	Doane University	Tennis	183.71	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $184 164.8% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
60	Briar Cliff University	Softball	178.24	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $178 25.2% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
61	Doane University	Basketball	160.72	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $161 18.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
62	Morningside University	Football	117.63	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $118 46.1% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
63	Northwestern College	Wrestling	102.43	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $102 37,837.0% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
64	Morningside University	Swimming	97.03	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $97 72.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
65	Waldorf University	Rifle	89.44	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $89 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
66	Briar Cliff University	Other Sports	82.36	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $82 117.0% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
67	Briar Cliff University	Soccer	76.01	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $76 247.1% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
68	Northwestern College	Tennis	75.33	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $75 0.0% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
69	Doane University	Golf	68.06	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $68 79.7% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
70	Waldorf University	Ice Hockey	63.82	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $64 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
71	Briar Cliff University	Golf	61.43	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $61 105.6% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
72	Briar Cliff University	Wrestling	55.18	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $55 111.9% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
73	Waldorf University	Softball	53.64	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $54 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
74	Northwestern College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	42.81	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $43 110.9% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
75	Northwestern College	Soccer	21.41	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $21 87.2% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
76	Briar Cliff University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	17.8	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $18 102.3% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
77	Briar Cliff University	Football	13.33	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $13 94.3% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
78	Morningside University	Soccer	4.65	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5 102.7% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
79	Dordt University	Baseball	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
80	Dordt University	Basketball	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
81	Dordt University	Football	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
82	Dordt University	Golf	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
83	Dordt University	Soccer	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
84	Dordt University	Softball	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
85	Dordt University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
86	Dordt University	Cross Country	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
87	Dordt University	Volleyball	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
88	Dordt University	Other Sports	0	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
89	Hastings College	Baseball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
90	Hastings College	Basketball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
91	Hastings College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
92	Hastings College	Football	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
93	Hastings College	Golf	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
94	Hastings College	Rifle	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
95	Hastings College	Soccer	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
96	Hastings College	Softball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
97	Hastings College	Tennis	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
98	Hastings College	Volleyball	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
99	Hastings College	Wrestling	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
100	Hastings College	Other Sports	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
101	Hastings College	Bowling	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
102	Mount Marty University	Baseball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
103	Mount Marty University	Basketball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
104	Mount Marty University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
105	Mount Marty University	Football	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
106	Mount Marty University	Golf	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
107	Mount Marty University	Soccer	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
108	Mount Marty University	Softball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
109	Mount Marty University	Tennis	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
110	Mount Marty University	Volleyball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
111	Mount Marty University	Other Sports	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
112	Mount Marty University	Archery	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
113	Northwestern College	Other Sports	0	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
114	University of Jamestown	Baseball	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
115	University of Jamestown	Basketball	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
116	University of Jamestown	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
117	University of Jamestown	Football	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
118	University of Jamestown	Golf	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
119	University of Jamestown	Soccer	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
120	University of Jamestown	Softball	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
121	University of Jamestown	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
122	University of Jamestown	Volleyball	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
123	University of Jamestown	Wrestling	0	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
124	Waldorf University	Soccer	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
125	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
126	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
127	Doane University	Track and Field (Indoor)	-39.99	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
128	Doane University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-40	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
129	Doane University	Cross Country	-63.28	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
130	Morningside University	Volleyball	-76.13	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
131	Morningside University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-103.83	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
132	Doane University	Softball	-114.89	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
133	Doane University	Soccer	-198.69	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
134	Morningside University	Bowling	-418.61	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
135	Concordia University-Nebraska	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-1304.73	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
136	Morningside University	Tennis	-1324	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
137	Midland University	Football	-2153.95	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
138	Midland University	Ice Hockey	-2317.73	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
139	Dakota Wesleyan University	Basketball	-5083.5	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
140	Dakota Wesleyan University	Volleyball	-5898.08	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Bowling

$16,381 151.1%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Other Sports

$13,205 103.2%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Softball

$12,191 321.8%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Soccer

$11,121 2,076.2%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Wrestling

$10,001 258.8%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Weight Lifting

$9,167 4,550.1%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$8,522 184.0%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Swimming

$7,955 3.1%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Golf

$7,363 1,314.3%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Softball

$7,343 1,773.2%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Basketball

$6,406 2.2%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

$16,381
151.1%

$13,205
103.2%

$12,191
321.8%

$11,121
2,076.2%

$10,001
258.8%

$9,167
4,550.1%

$8,522
184.0%

$7,955
3.1%

$7,363
1,314.3%

$7,343
1,773.2%

$6,406
2.2%

$5,717
325.3%

$5,496
771.8%

$4,926
756.5%

$4,738
12.0%

$4,366
154.0%

$4,306
62.8%

$3,629
1,204.0%