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.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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| 1 | Missouri Valley College | Softball | 8593.1 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 2 | Missouri Valley College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 5346.49 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
#2
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 3 | Missouri Valley College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 4715.26 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
#3
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 4 | Missouri Valley College | Rodeo | 3202.79 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 5 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Golf | 3116.74 | 78.8 | 940 – 1,140 | 29992 | 57433 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMidAmerica Nazarene University
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| 6 | Missouri Baptist University | Softball | 3061.17 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 7 | Missouri Valley College | Basketball | 2391.34 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 8 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Softball | 2350.82 | 78.8 | 940 – 1,140 | 29992 | 57433 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMidAmerica Nazarene University
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| 9 | Baker University | Bowling | 1988.83 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 10 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Basketball | 1737.44 | 78.8 | 940 – 1,140 | 29992 | 57433 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMidAmerica Nazarene University
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| 11 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Other Sports | 1621.94 | 78.8 | 940 – 1,140 | 29992 | 57433 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMidAmerica Nazarene University
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| 12 | Peru State College | Bowling | 1370.5 | 77.08 | -- | 11855 | 39150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePeru State College
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| 13 | Peru State College | Golf | 1310.3 | 77.08 | -- | 11855 | 39150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePeru State College
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| 14 | Peru State College | Other Sports | 1106.81 | 77.08 | -- | 11855 | 39150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePeru State College
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| 15 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Baseball | 1069.51 | 78.8 | 940 – 1,140 | 29992 | 57433 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMidAmerica Nazarene University
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| 16 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Football | 1068.16 | 78.8 | 940 – 1,140 | 29992 | 57433 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMidAmerica Nazarene University
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| 17 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Volleyball | 1042.11 | 78.8 | 940 – 1,140 | 29992 | 57433 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMidAmerica Nazarene University
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| 18 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Soccer | 925.4 | 78.8 | 940 – 1,140 | 29992 | 57433 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMidAmerica Nazarene University
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| 19 | Missouri Baptist University | Lacrosse | 831.6 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 20 | Missouri Baptist University | Tennis | 797.17 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 21 | Baker University | Football | 717.18 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 22 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Weight Lifting | 654.6 | 78.8 | 940 – 1,140 | 29992 | 57433 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMidAmerica Nazarene University
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| 23 | Missouri Baptist University | Baseball | 619.95 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 24 | Peru State College | Cross Country | 609.14 | 77.08 | -- | 11855 | 39150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePeru State College
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| 25 | Baker University | Volleyball | 546.04 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
#25
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 26 | Missouri Baptist University | Wrestling | 504.89 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 27 | Missouri Baptist University | Other Sports | 487.38 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 28 | Missouri Baptist University | Volleyball | 448.04 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 29 | Peru State College | Football | 345.51 | 77.08 | -- | 11855 | 39150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePeru State College
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| 30 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Golf | 332.61 | 56.86 | 940 – 1,140 | 25050 | 43860 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCentral Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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| 31 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Baseball | 316.13 | 56.86 | 940 – 1,140 | 25050 | 43860 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCentral Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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| 32 | Missouri Baptist University | Soccer | 313.39 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 33 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Basketball | 269.25 | 56.86 | 940 – 1,140 | 25050 | 43860 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCentral Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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| 34 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 259.38 | 78.8 | 940 – 1,140 | 29992 | 57433 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMidAmerica Nazarene University
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| 35 | Mount Mercy University | Bowling | 234.74 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 36 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Other Sports | 223.53 | 56.86 | 940 – 1,140 | 25050 | 43860 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCentral Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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| 37 | William Penn University | Bowling | 216.65 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 38 | Baker University | Soccer | 209.68 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 39 | Missouri Valley College | Golf | 206.89 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 40 | Baker University | Tennis | 203.62 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 41 | William Penn University | Golf | 201.74 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 42 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Bowling | 200.73 | 56.86 | 940 – 1,140 | 25050 | 43860 |
#42
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCentral Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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| 43 | Mount Mercy University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 195 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 44 | Mount Mercy University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 195 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 45 | Mount Mercy University | Other Sports | 194.87 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 46 | Baker University | Wrestling | 164.18 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 47 | Baker University | Softball | 149.4 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 48 | Baker University | Basketball | 144.07 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 49 | Mount Mercy University | Soccer | 131.59 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 50 | Mount Mercy University | Softball | 114.58 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 51 | Peru State College | Basketball | 112.79 | 77.08 | -- | 11855 | 39150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePeru State College
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| 52 | William Penn University | Other Sports | 102.99 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 53 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Softball | 80.3 | 56.86 | 940 – 1,140 | 25050 | 43860 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCentral Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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| 54 | Mount Mercy University | Volleyball | 63.2 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 55 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Soccer | 60.59 | 56.86 | 940 – 1,140 | 25050 | 43860 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCentral Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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| 56 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Wrestling | 58.17 | 56.86 | 940 – 1,140 | 25050 | 43860 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCentral Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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| 57 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Volleyball | 55.22 | 56.86 | 940 – 1,140 | 25050 | 43860 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCentral Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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| 58 | William Penn University | Basketball | 50.47 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 59 | Baker University | Other Sports | 43.75 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 60 | William Penn University | Wrestling | 36.24 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 61 | Baker University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 29.73 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 62 | Mount Mercy University | Cross Country | 28.07 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 63 | William Penn University | Volleyball | 27.41 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 64 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 26.09 | 56.86 | 940 – 1,140 | 25050 | 43860 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCentral Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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| 65 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Football | 19.83 | 56.86 | 940 – 1,140 | 25050 | 43860 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCentral Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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| 66 | Baker University | Baseball | 14.98 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 67 | William Penn University | Baseball | 13.67 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 68 | William Penn University | Football | 9.8 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 69 | William Penn University | Softball | 9.41 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 70 | Baker University | Golf | 0.65 | 94.18 | 970 – 1,110 | 23410 | 54747 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBaker University
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| 71 | Mount Mercy University | Basketball | 0.36 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 72 | Benedictine College | Baseball | 0 | 76.45 | 1,110 – 1,360 | 28451 | 45000 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBenedictine College
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| 73 | Benedictine College | Basketball | 0 | 76.45 | 1,110 – 1,360 | 28451 | 45000 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBenedictine College
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| 74 | Benedictine College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 76.45 | 1,110 – 1,360 | 28451 | 45000 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBenedictine College
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| 75 | Benedictine College | Football | 0 | 76.45 | 1,110 – 1,360 | 28451 | 45000 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBenedictine College
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| 76 | Benedictine College | Lacrosse | 0 | 76.45 | 1,110 – 1,360 | 28451 | 45000 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBenedictine College
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| 77 | Benedictine College | Soccer | 0 | 76.45 | 1,110 – 1,360 | 28451 | 45000 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBenedictine College
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| 78 | Benedictine College | Softball | 0 | 76.45 | 1,110 – 1,360 | 28451 | 45000 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBenedictine College
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| 79 | Benedictine College | Volleyball | 0 | 76.45 | 1,110 – 1,360 | 28451 | 45000 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBenedictine College
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| 80 | Benedictine College | Wrestling | 0 | 76.45 | 1,110 – 1,360 | 28451 | 45000 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBenedictine College
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| 81 | Benedictine College | Other Sports | 0 | 76.45 | 1,110 – 1,360 | 28451 | 45000 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceBenedictine College
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| 82 | Clarke University | Baseball | 0 | 68.16 | 970 – 1,150 | 25692 | 49157 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceClarke University
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| 83 | Clarke University | Basketball | 0 | 68.16 | 970 – 1,150 | 25692 | 49157 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceClarke University
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| 84 | Clarke University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 68.16 | 970 – 1,150 | 25692 | 49157 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceClarke University
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| 85 | Clarke University | Football | 0 | 68.16 | 970 – 1,150 | 25692 | 49157 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceClarke University
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| 86 | Clarke University | Golf | 0 | 68.16 | 970 – 1,150 | 25692 | 49157 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceClarke University
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| 87 | Clarke University | Lacrosse | 0 | 68.16 | 970 – 1,150 | 25692 | 49157 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceClarke University
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| 88 | Clarke University | Soccer | 0 | 68.16 | 970 – 1,150 | 25692 | 49157 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceClarke University
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| 89 | Clarke University | Softball | 0 | 68.16 | 970 – 1,150 | 25692 | 49157 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceClarke University
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| 90 | Clarke University | Volleyball | 0 | 68.16 | 970 – 1,150 | 25692 | 49157 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceClarke University
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| 91 | Clarke University | Other Sports | 0 | 68.16 | 970 – 1,150 | 25692 | 49157 |
#91
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceClarke University
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| 92 | Clarke University | Bowling | 0 | 68.16 | 970 – 1,150 | 25692 | 49157 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceClarke University
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| 93 | Culver-Stockton College | Baseball | 0 | 65.18 | -- | 22103 | 40673 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCulver-Stockton College
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| 94 | Culver-Stockton College | Basketball | 0 | 65.18 | -- | 22103 | 40673 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCulver-Stockton College
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| 95 | Culver-Stockton College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 65.18 | -- | 22103 | 40673 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCulver-Stockton College
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| 96 | Culver-Stockton College | Football | 0 | 65.18 | -- | 22103 | 40673 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCulver-Stockton College
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| 97 | Culver-Stockton College | Golf | 0 | 65.18 | -- | 22103 | 40673 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCulver-Stockton College
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| 98 | Culver-Stockton College | Lacrosse | 0 | 65.18 | -- | 22103 | 40673 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCulver-Stockton College
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| 99 | Culver-Stockton College | Soccer | 0 | 65.18 | -- | 22103 | 40673 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCulver-Stockton College
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| 100 | Culver-Stockton College | Softball | 0 | 65.18 | -- | 22103 | 40673 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCulver-Stockton College
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| 101 | Culver-Stockton College | Volleyball | 0 | 65.18 | -- | 22103 | 40673 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCulver-Stockton College
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| 102 | Culver-Stockton College | Bowling | 0 | 65.18 | -- | 22103 | 40673 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceCulver-Stockton College
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| 103 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Baseball | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 104 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Basketball | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 105 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Football | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 106 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Golf | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 107 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Soccer | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 108 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Softball | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 109 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 110 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 111 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Cross Country | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 112 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Volleyball | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 113 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Wrestling | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 114 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Rodeo | 0 | 80.83 | 920 – 1,140 | 16632 | 40792 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGraceland University-Lamoni
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| 115 | Grand View University | Baseball | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 116 | Grand View University | Basketball | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 117 | Grand View University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 118 | Grand View University | Football | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 119 | Grand View University | Golf | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 120 | Grand View University | Rifle | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 121 | Grand View University | Soccer | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 122 | Grand View University | Softball | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 123 | Grand View University | Tennis | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 124 | Grand View University | Volleyball | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 125 | Grand View University | Wrestling | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 126 | Grand View University | Other Sports | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 127 | Grand View University | Bowling | 0 | 98.43 | 930 – 1,140 | 22296 | 47582 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceGrand View University
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| 128 | Mount Mercy University | Baseball | 0 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 129 | Mount Mercy University | Golf | 0 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 130 | Mount Mercy University | Lacrosse | 0 | 78.76 | 970 – 1,180 | 23972 | 52871 |
#130
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMount Mercy University
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| 131 | Park University | Baseball | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 132 | Park University | Basketball | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 133 | Park University | Golf | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 134 | Park University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 135 | Park University | Soccer | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 136 | Park University | Softball | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 137 | Park University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 138 | Park University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 139 | Park University | Cross Country | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 140 | Park University | Volleyball | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 141 | Park University | Other Sports | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 142 | Park University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 69.04 | 930 – 1,140 | 15637 | 50550 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePark University
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| 143 | William Penn University | Lacrosse | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 144 | William Penn University | Soccer | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 145 | William Penn University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 146 | William Penn University | Cross Country | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 147 | William Penn University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | -2.59 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,110 | 22361 | 40189 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceWilliam Penn University
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| 148 | Peru State College | Baseball | -115.71 | 77.08 | -- | 11855 | 39150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePeru State College
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| 149 | Missouri Baptist University | Golf | -142.84 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 150 | Missouri Baptist University | Football | -166.63 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 151 | Missouri Valley College | Soccer | -220.94 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 152 | Missouri Baptist University | Bowling | -293 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 153 | Missouri Valley College | Cross Country | -322.58 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 154 | Peru State College | Softball | -338.89 | 77.08 | -- | 11855 | 39150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePeru State College
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| 155 | Missouri Valley College | Other Sports | -431.48 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 156 | Missouri Baptist University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -469.9 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 157 | Missouri Valley College | Weight Lifting | -711.52 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 158 | Peru State College | Volleyball | -1143.06 | 77.08 | -- | 11855 | 39150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferencePeru State College
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| 159 | Missouri Valley College | Tennis | -1865.65 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 160 | Missouri Baptist University | Basketball | -1959.86 | 68.6 | 710 – 970 | 26117 | 38997 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Baptist University
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| 161 | Missouri Valley College | Volleyball | -2038.8 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 162 | Missouri Valley College | Lacrosse | -2087.48 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 163 | Missouri Valley College | Baseball | -3010.24 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 164 | Missouri Valley College | Bowling | -3548.56 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 165 | Missouri Valley College | Football | -4010.92 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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| 166 | Missouri Valley College | Wrestling | -4511.81 | 52.69 | 900 – 1,070 | 18396 | 36902 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heart of America Athletic ConferenceMissouri Valley College
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