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 | Cleveland State University | Basketball | 21950.04 | 91.3 | 880 – 1,130 | 16307 | 44625 |
Cleveland State University
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| 2 | Cleveland State University | Softball | 2573.96 | 91.3 | 880 – 1,130 | 16307 | 44625 |
Cleveland State University
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| 3 | Cleveland State University | Wrestling | 2070.6 | 91.3 | 880 – 1,130 | 16307 | 44625 |
Cleveland State University
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| 4 | Cleveland State University | Tennis | 1931.85 | 91.3 | 880 – 1,130 | 16307 | 44625 |
Cleveland State University
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| 5 | Cleveland State University | Lacrosse | 1297.89 | 91.3 | 880 – 1,130 | 16307 | 44625 |
Cleveland State University
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| 6 | Cleveland State University | Soccer | 911.59 | 91.3 | 880 – 1,130 | 16307 | 44625 |
Cleveland State University
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| 7 | Cleveland State University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 910.87 | 91.3 | 880 – 1,130 | 16307 | 44625 |
Cleveland State University
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| 8 | Cleveland State University | Fencing | 693.85 | 91.3 | 880 – 1,130 | 16307 | 44625 |
Cleveland State University
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| 9 | Cleveland State University | Golf | 532.71 | 91.3 | 880 – 1,130 | 16307 | 44625 |
Cleveland State University
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| 10 | Cleveland State University | Volleyball | 456.28 | 91.3 | 880 – 1,130 | 16307 | 44625 |
Cleveland State University
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| 11 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Volleyball | 132.35 | 83.89 | 990 – 1,240 | 12619 | 42873 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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| 12 | Cleveland State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 83.3 | 91.3 | 880 – 1,130 | 16307 | 44625 |
#12
Cleveland State University
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| 13 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Cross Country | 55.52 | 83.89 | 990 – 1,240 | 12619 | 42873 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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| 14 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 18.94 | 83.89 | 990 – 1,240 | 12619 | 42873 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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| 15 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Track and Field (Indoor) | 18.27 | 83.89 | 990 – 1,240 | 12619 | 42873 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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| 16 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | Basketball | 0 | 76.37 | 1,050 – 1,240 | 11592 | 47173 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
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| 17 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 76.37 | 1,050 – 1,240 | 11592 | 47173 |
#17
Indiana University-Indianapolis
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| 18 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | Golf | 0 | 76.37 | 1,050 – 1,240 | 11592 | 47173 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
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| 19 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | Soccer | 0 | 76.37 | 1,050 – 1,240 | 11592 | 47173 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
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| 20 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | Softball | 0 | 76.37 | 1,050 – 1,240 | 11592 | 47173 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
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| 21 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 76.37 | 1,050 – 1,240 | 11592 | 47173 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
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| 22 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | Tennis | 0 | 76.37 | 1,050 – 1,240 | 11592 | 47173 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
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| 23 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | Volleyball | 0 | 76.37 | 1,050 – 1,240 | 11592 | 47173 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
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| 24 | Northern Kentucky University | Baseball | 0 | 83.07 | 970 – 1,210 | 8151 | 42105 |
Northern Kentucky University
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| 25 | Northern Kentucky University | Basketball | 0 | 83.07 | 970 – 1,210 | 8151 | 42105 |
Northern Kentucky University
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| 26 | Northern Kentucky University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 83.07 | 970 – 1,210 | 8151 | 42105 |
Northern Kentucky University
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| 27 | Northern Kentucky University | Golf | 0 | 83.07 | 970 – 1,210 | 8151 | 42105 |
Northern Kentucky University
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| 28 | Northern Kentucky University | Soccer | 0 | 83.07 | 970 – 1,210 | 8151 | 42105 |
Northern Kentucky University
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| 29 | Northern Kentucky University | Softball | 0 | 83.07 | 970 – 1,210 | 8151 | 42105 |
Northern Kentucky University
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| 30 | Northern Kentucky University | Tennis | 0 | 83.07 | 970 – 1,210 | 8151 | 42105 |
Northern Kentucky University
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| 31 | Northern Kentucky University | Volleyball | 0 | 83.07 | 970 – 1,210 | 8151 | 42105 |
Northern Kentucky University
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| 32 | Oakland University | Baseball | 0 | 87.84 | 920 – 1,180 | 15734 | 49017 |
Oakland University
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| 33 | Oakland University | Basketball | 0 | 87.84 | 920 – 1,180 | 15734 | 49017 |
Oakland University
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| 34 | Oakland University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 87.84 | 920 – 1,180 | 15734 | 49017 |
Oakland University
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| 35 | Oakland University | Golf | 0 | 87.84 | 920 – 1,180 | 15734 | 49017 |
Oakland University
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| 36 | Oakland University | Soccer | 0 | 87.84 | 920 – 1,180 | 15734 | 49017 |
Oakland University
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| 37 | Oakland University | Softball | 0 | 87.84 | 920 – 1,180 | 15734 | 49017 |
Oakland University
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| 38 | Oakland University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 87.84 | 920 – 1,180 | 15734 | 49017 |
Oakland University
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| 39 | Oakland University | Tennis | 0 | 87.84 | 920 – 1,180 | 15734 | 49017 |
Oakland University
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| 40 | Oakland University | Volleyball | 0 | 87.84 | 920 – 1,180 | 15734 | 49017 |
Oakland University
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| 41 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Baseball | 0 | 83.89 | 990 – 1,240 | 12619 | 42873 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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| 42 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Golf | 0 | 83.89 | 990 – 1,240 | 12619 | 42873 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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| 43 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Soccer | 0 | 83.89 | 990 – 1,240 | 12619 | 42873 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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| 44 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Softball | 0 | 83.89 | 990 – 1,240 | 12619 | 42873 |
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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| 45 | University of Detroit Mercy | Basketball | 0 | 75.72 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 17987 | 64534 |
University of Detroit Mercy
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| 46 | University of Detroit Mercy | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 75.72 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 17987 | 64534 |
University of Detroit Mercy
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| 47 | University of Detroit Mercy | Fencing | 0 | 75.72 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 17987 | 64534 |
University of Detroit Mercy
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| 48 | University of Detroit Mercy | Golf | 0 | 75.72 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 17987 | 64534 |
University of Detroit Mercy
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| 49 | University of Detroit Mercy | Lacrosse | 0 | 75.72 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 17987 | 64534 |
University of Detroit Mercy
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| 50 | University of Detroit Mercy | Soccer | 0 | 75.72 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 17987 | 64534 |
University of Detroit Mercy
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| 51 | University of Detroit Mercy | Softball | 0 | 75.72 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 17987 | 64534 |
University of Detroit Mercy
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| 52 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Basketball | 0 | 72.89 | 970 – 1,180 | 10289 | 46546 |
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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| 53 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Golf | 0 | 72.89 | 970 – 1,180 | 10289 | 46546 |
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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| 54 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Skiing | 0 | 72.89 | 970 – 1,180 | 10289 | 46546 |
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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| 55 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Soccer | 0 | 72.89 | 970 – 1,180 | 10289 | 46546 |
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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| 56 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Softball | 0 | 72.89 | 970 – 1,180 | 10289 | 46546 |
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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| 57 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 72.89 | 970 – 1,180 | 10289 | 46546 |
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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| 58 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Cross Country | 0 | 72.89 | 970 – 1,180 | 10289 | 46546 |
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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| 59 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Volleyball | 0 | 72.89 | 970 – 1,180 | 10289 | 46546 |
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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| 60 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Baseball | 0 | 95.29 | 970 – 1,210 | 16499 | 45851 |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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| 61 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Basketball | 0 | 95.29 | 970 – 1,210 | 16499 | 45851 |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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| 62 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 95.29 | 970 – 1,210 | 16499 | 45851 |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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| 63 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Soccer | 0 | 95.29 | 970 – 1,210 | 16499 | 45851 |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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| 64 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 95.29 | 970 – 1,210 | 16499 | 45851 |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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| 65 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Tennis | 0 | 95.29 | 970 – 1,210 | 16499 | 45851 |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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| 66 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Volleyball | 0 | 95.29 | 970 – 1,210 | 16499 | 45851 |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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| 67 | Wright State University-Main Campus | Baseball | 0 | 96.33 | 930 – 1,190 | 15400 | 42229 |
Wright State University-Main Campus
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| 68 | Wright State University-Main Campus | Basketball | 0 | 96.33 | 930 – 1,190 | 15400 | 42229 |
Wright State University-Main Campus
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| 69 | Wright State University-Main Campus | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 96.33 | 930 – 1,190 | 15400 | 42229 |
Wright State University-Main Campus
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| 70 | Wright State University-Main Campus | Golf | 0 | 96.33 | 930 – 1,190 | 15400 | 42229 |
Wright State University-Main Campus
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| 71 | Wright State University-Main Campus | Soccer | 0 | 96.33 | 930 – 1,190 | 15400 | 42229 |
Wright State University-Main Campus
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| 72 | Wright State University-Main Campus | Volleyball | 0 | 96.33 | 930 – 1,190 | 15400 | 42229 |
Wright State University-Main Campus
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| 73 | Wright State University-Main Campus | Bowling | 0 | 96.33 | 930 – 1,190 | 15400 | 42229 |
Wright State University-Main Campus
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| 74 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | Basketball | -240.74 | 83.89 | 990 – 1,240 | 12619 | 42873 |
#74
Purdue University Fort Wayne
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School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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