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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	Bluffton University	Volleyball	3664.05	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,664 156.4% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
2	Bluffton University	Basketball	2071.88	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,072 123.2% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
3	Anderson University	Tennis	1064	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,064 819.6% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
4	Franklin College	Volleyball	963.06	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $963 1.2% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
5	Franklin College	Basketball	875.41	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $875 80.8% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
6	Franklin College	Baseball	821.17	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $821 51.6% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
7	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Basketball	817.31	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $817 23.2% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
8	Anderson University	Softball	791.83	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $792 59.5% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
9	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Football	770.21	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $770 45.7% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
10	Franklin College	Softball	736.56	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $737 31.0% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
11	Franklin College	Golf	676.5	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $677 57.1% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
12	Franklin College	Football	658.79	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $659 5.8% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
13	Defiance College	Softball	657.84	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $658 8.0% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
14	Anderson University	Golf	628.27	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $628 0.0% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
15	Anderson University	Swimming	598.33	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $598 148.8% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
16	Anderson University	Basketball	570.32	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $570 55.8% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
17	Defiance College	Golf	509.2	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $509 830.4% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
18	Anderson University	Football	483.93	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $484 205.3% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
19	Defiance College	Volleyball	483.24	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $483 0.0% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
20	Anderson University	Volleyball	460.28	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $460 7.8% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
21	Franklin College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	444.5	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $445 69.9% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
22	Franklin College	Soccer	419.27	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $419 570.2% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
23	Defiance College	Baseball	387.09	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $387 5,283.7% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
24	Manchester University	Wrestling	351.09	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $351 52.6% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
25	Anderson University	Baseball	332.47	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $332 587.5% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
26	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Soccer	315.23	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $315 3.6% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
27	Bluffton University	Football	309.73	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $310 39.5% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
28	Anderson University	Lacrosse	303.35	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $303 1,325.5% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
29	Manchester University	Golf	281.25	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $281 139.2% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
30	Bluffton University	Soccer	280.47	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $280 49.2% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
31	Bluffton University	Swimming	271.67	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $272 76.3% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
32	Bluffton University	Softball	271.52	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $272 62.0% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
33	Bluffton University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	271.51	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $272 49.0% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
34	Bluffton University	Golf	271.5	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $272 50.9% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
35	Bluffton University	Baseball	271.49	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $271 46.0% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
36	Franklin College	Lacrosse	246.21	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $246 45.8% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
37	Manchester University	Volleyball	210.14	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $210 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
38	Manchester University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	168.94	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $169 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
39	Manchester University	Basketball	144.5	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $145 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
40	Anderson University	Soccer	142.13	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $142 62.9% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
41	Anderson University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	117.74	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $118 16.6% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
42	Manchester University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	113.59	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $114 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
43	Franklin College	Tennis	110.19	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $110 76.6% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
44	Manchester University	Tennis	42.78	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $43 45.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
45	Manchester University	Soccer	39.6	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $40 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
46	Franklin College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	38.9	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $39 82.0% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
47	Manchester University	Football	35.61	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $36 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
48	Manchester University	Baseball	28.49	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $28 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
49	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Indoor)	24.35	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $24 0.0% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
50	Manchester University	Track and Field (Indoor)	13.2	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $13 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
51	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Outdoor)	8.11	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8 0.0% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
52	Defiance College	Football	0.79	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1 98.1% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
53	Manchester University	Softball	0.71	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
54	Earlham College	Baseball	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
55	Earlham College	Basketball	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
56	Earlham College	Field Hockey	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
57	Earlham College	Golf	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
58	Earlham College	Lacrosse	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
59	Earlham College	Soccer	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
60	Earlham College	Softball	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
61	Earlham College	Tennis	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
62	Earlham College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
63	Earlham College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
64	Earlham College	Cross Country	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
65	Earlham College	Volleyball	0	73.11	1,130 – 1,340	26517	35430	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Earlham College Richmond, IN Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a liberal arts and sciences institution shaped by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They charge unknown for applications and have a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Many students participate in Earlham’s study abroad program. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $26,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,430
66	Hanover College	Baseball	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
67	Hanover College	Basketball	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
68	Hanover College	Football	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
69	Hanover College	Golf	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
70	Hanover College	Lacrosse	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
71	Hanover College	Soccer	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
72	Hanover College	Softball	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
73	Hanover College	Swimming	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
74	Hanover College	Tennis	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
75	Hanover College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
76	Hanover College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
77	Hanover College	Cross Country	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
78	Hanover College	Volleyball	0	83.97	1,130 – 1,300	22929	42876	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Hanover College Hanover, IN Hanover College is a private not-for-profit institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. Students follow a four-one-four plan, which is two four-month semesters with a one-month term between. It’s the oldest private college in the state, having been founded in 1827. Hanover became coeducational in 1880. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,876
79	Mount St. Joseph University	Baseball	0	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
80	Mount St. Joseph University	Basketball	0	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
81	Mount St. Joseph University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
82	Mount St. Joseph University	Football	0	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
83	Mount St. Joseph University	Golf	0	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
84	Mount St. Joseph University	Lacrosse	0	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
85	Mount St. Joseph University	Soccer	0	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
86	Mount St. Joseph University	Softball	0	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
87	Mount St. Joseph University	Volleyball	0	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
88	Mount St. Joseph University	Wrestling	0	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
89	Mount St. Joseph University	Other Sports	0	59.15	1,010 – 1,260	15887	43595	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Based in Cincinnati, Mount St- Joseph University’s acceptance rate is 59%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at Mount St- Joseph University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $15,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,595
90	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Baseball	0	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
91	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Golf	0	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
92	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Softball	0	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
93	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
94	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Tennis	0	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
95	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Cross Country	0	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
96	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology	Volleyball	0	76.86	1,300 – 1,490	44016	85935	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology focuses on math, science, and engineering. It was originally founded as the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science in 1874 in an effort to teach technical training for railroad construction. It would get its current name in 1971 after financial support from the Hulman family....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $44,016 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,935
97	Transylvania University	Baseball	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
98	Transylvania University	Basketball	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
99	Transylvania University	Field Hockey	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
100	Transylvania University	Golf	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
101	Transylvania University	Lacrosse	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
102	Transylvania University	Soccer	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
103	Transylvania University	Softball	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
104	Transylvania University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
105	Transylvania University	Tennis	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
106	Transylvania University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
107	Transylvania University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
108	Transylvania University	Cross Country	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
109	Transylvania University	Volleyball	0	86.55	1,180 – 1,380	25634	40447	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Transylvania University Lexington, KY It may come as no surprise, but Transylvania University’s mascot is a bat – and their school color is crimson. Halloween is a big deal at the school, featuring a week-long celebration. It ends with Pumpkinmania, where the steps of a campus building are lined with carved pumpkins....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,634 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,447
110	Manchester University	Cross Country	-0.08	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
111	Defiance College	Basketball	-288.65	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
112	Defiance College	Soccer	-437.28	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
113	Defiance College	Track and Field (Indoor)	-1188.33	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
114	Defiance College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-1188.33	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
115	Bluffton University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-2137.14	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$3,664 156.4%

61.2%

920 – 1,130

$21,299

$41,940

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$2,072 123.2%

61.2%

920 – 1,130

$21,299

$41,940

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Tennis

$1,064 819.6%

53.4%

940 – 1,170

$21,914

$44,396

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$963 1.2%

69.8%

1,060 – 1,240

$23,843

$45,635

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$875 80.8%

69.8%

1,060 – 1,240

$23,843

$45,635

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Baseball

$821 51.6%

69.8%

1,060 – 1,240

$23,843

$45,635

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$817 23.2%

76.9%

1,300 – 1,490

$44,016

$85,935

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Softball

$792 59.5%

53.4%

940 – 1,170

$21,914

$44,396

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$770 45.7%

76.9%

1,300 – 1,490

$44,016

$85,935

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Softball

$737 31.0%

69.8%

1,060 – 1,240

$23,843

$45,635

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Golf

$677 57.1%

69.8%

1,060 – 1,240

$23,843

$45,635

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156.4%

$2,072
123.2%

$1,064
819.6%

$963
1.2%

$875
80.8%

$821
51.6%

$817
23.2%

$792
59.5%

$770
45.7%

$737
31.0%

$677
57.1%

$659
5.8%

$658
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148.8%

$570
55.8%

$509
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$484
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