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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	Tougaloo College	Basketball	375	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $375 0.0% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
2	Dillard University	Baseball	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
3	Dillard University	Basketball	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
4	Dillard University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
5	Dillard University	Softball	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
6	Dillard University	Tennis	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
7	Dillard University	Volleyball	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
8	Fisk University	Basketball	0	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
9	Fisk University	Golf	0	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
10	Fisk University	Gymnastics	0	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
11	Fisk University	Soccer	0	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
12	Fisk University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
13	Fisk University	Cross Country	0	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
14	Fisk University	Volleyball	0	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
15	Oakwood University	Baseball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
16	Oakwood University	Basketball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
17	Oakwood University	Soccer	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
18	Oakwood University	Softball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
19	Oakwood University	Volleyball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
20	Philander Smith University	Baseball	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
21	Philander Smith University	Basketball	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
22	Philander Smith University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
23	Philander Smith University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
24	Philander Smith University	Cross Country	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
25	Philander Smith University	Volleyball	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
26	Southern University at New Orleans	Baseball	0	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 40% of students at Southern University at New Orleans will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 800 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,148
27	Southern University at New Orleans	Basketball	0	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 40% of students at Southern University at New Orleans will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 800 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,148
28	Southern University at New Orleans	Volleyball	0	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 40% of students at Southern University at New Orleans will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 800 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,148
29	Talladega College	Baseball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
30	Talladega College	Basketball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
31	Talladega College	Golf	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
32	Talladega College	Gymnastics	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
33	Talladega College	Soccer	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
34	Talladega College	Softball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
35	Talladega College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
36	Talladega College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
37	Talladega College	Cross Country	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
38	Talladega College	Volleyball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
39	Tougaloo College	Baseball	0	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
40	Tougaloo College	Soccer	0	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
41	Tougaloo College	Cross Country	0	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
42	Tougaloo College	Volleyball	0	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
43	Wiley University	Baseball	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
44	Wiley University	Basketball	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
45	Wiley University	Soccer	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
46	Wiley University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
47	Wiley University	Cross Country	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
48	Wiley University	Volleyball	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078

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880 – 1,090

$12,158

$25,777

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Baseball

--

40.5%

1,010 – 1,150

$18,551

$28,507

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Basketball

--

40.5%

1,010 – 1,150

$18,551

$28,507

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

--

40.5%

1,010 – 1,150

$18,551

$28,507

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Softball

--

40.5%

1,010 – 1,150

$18,551

$28,507

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Tennis

--

40.5%

1,010 – 1,150

$18,551

$28,507

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Volleyball

--

40.5%

1,010 – 1,150

$18,551

$28,507

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Basketball

--

57.9%

990 – 1,260

$19,836

$33,604

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Golf

--

57.9%

990 – 1,260

$19,836

$33,604

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Gymnastics

--

57.9%

990 – 1,260

$19,836

$33,604

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Soccer

--

57.9%

990 – 1,260

$19,836

$33,604

$375
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