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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	Stillman College	Cross Country	1826.78	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,827 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
2	Stillman College	Softball	616.38	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $616 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
3	Tougaloo College	Basketball	375	8.45	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $375 0.0% Acceptance Rate 8.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
4	Stillman College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	226.22	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $226 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
5	Stillman College	Bowling	203.83	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $204 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
6	Stillman College	Baseball	144.86	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $145 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
7	Rust College	Basketball	113.88	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $114 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
8	Stillman College	Volleyball	46	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $46 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
9	Dillard University	Baseball	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
10	Dillard University	Basketball	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
11	Dillard University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
12	Dillard University	Softball	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
13	Dillard University	Tennis	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
14	Dillard University	Volleyball	0	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
15	Fisk University	Basketball	0	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
16	Fisk University	Golf	0	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
17	Fisk University	Gymnastics	0	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
18	Fisk University	Soccer	0	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
19	Fisk University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
20	Fisk University	Cross Country	0	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
21	Fisk University	Volleyball	0	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
22	Oakwood University	Baseball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 64% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 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
23	Oakwood University	Basketball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 64% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 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
24	Oakwood University	Soccer	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 64% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 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
25	Oakwood University	Softball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 64% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 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
26	Oakwood University	Volleyball	0	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 64% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 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
27	Philander Smith University	Baseball	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
28	Philander Smith University	Basketball	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
29	Philander Smith University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
30	Philander Smith University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
31	Philander Smith University	Cross Country	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
32	Philander Smith University	Volleyball	0	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
33	Rust College	Baseball	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
34	Rust College	Softball	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
35	Rust College	Tennis	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
36	Rust College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
37	Rust College	Cross Country	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
38	Rust College	Volleyball	0	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
39	Southern University at New Orleans	Baseball	0	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 $25 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
40	Southern University at New Orleans	Basketball	0	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 $25 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
41	Southern University at New Orleans	Volleyball	0	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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 $25 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
42	Talladega College	Baseball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
43	Talladega College	Basketball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
44	Talladega College	Golf	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
45	Talladega College	Gymnastics	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
46	Talladega College	Soccer	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
47	Talladega College	Softball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
48	Talladega College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
49	Talladega College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
50	Talladega College	Cross Country	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
51	Talladega College	Volleyball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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
52	Tougaloo College	Baseball	0	8.45	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 8.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
53	Tougaloo College	Soccer	0	8.45	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 8.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
54	Tougaloo College	Cross Country	0	8.45	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 8.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
55	Tougaloo College	Volleyball	0	8.45	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 8.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
56	University of the Virgin Islands	Basketball	0	98.98	810 – 1,040	7632	32360	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI Found in Charlotte Amalie, the University of the Virgin Islands accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 64% of students at the University of the Virgin Islands currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of the......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,360
57	University of the Virgin Islands	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	98.98	810 – 1,040	7632	32360	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI Found in Charlotte Amalie, the University of the Virgin Islands accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 64% of students at the University of the Virgin Islands currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of the......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,360
58	University of the Virgin Islands	Cross Country	0	98.98	810 – 1,040	7632	32360	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI Found in Charlotte Amalie, the University of the Virgin Islands accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 64% of students at the University of the Virgin Islands currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of the......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,360
59	Voorhees University	Baseball	0	81.4	730 – 930	15747	24199	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Voorhees University Denmark, SC Found in Denmark, Voorhees University accepts 81% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 49% of students attending Voorhees University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 730 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,199
60	Voorhees University	Basketball	0	81.4	730 – 930	15747	24199	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Voorhees University Denmark, SC Found in Denmark, Voorhees University accepts 81% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 49% of students attending Voorhees University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 730 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,199
61	Voorhees University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	81.4	730 – 930	15747	24199	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Voorhees University Denmark, SC Found in Denmark, Voorhees University accepts 81% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 49% of students attending Voorhees University will 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 81.4% SAT Score 730 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,199
62	Voorhees University	Softball	0	81.4	730 – 930	15747	24199	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Voorhees University Denmark, SC Found in Denmark, Voorhees University accepts 81% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 49% of students attending Voorhees University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 730 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,199
63	Wilberforce University	Baseball	0	52.73	850 – 1,080	8222	35146	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Wilberforce University accepts 53% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Wilberforce University will receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students continued their studies at Wilberforce University after......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,146
64	Wilberforce University	Basketball	0	52.73	850 – 1,080	8222	35146	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Wilberforce University accepts 53% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Wilberforce University will receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students continued their studies at Wilberforce University after......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,146
65	Wilberforce University	Cross Country	0	52.73	850 – 1,080	8222	35146	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Wilberforce University accepts 53% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Wilberforce University will receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students continued their studies at Wilberforce University after......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,146
66	Wiley University	Baseball	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
67	Wiley University	Basketball	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
68	Wiley University	Soccer	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
69	Wiley University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
70	Wiley University	Cross Country	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
71	Wiley University	Volleyball	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
72	Stillman College	Basketball	-59.47	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790