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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	St Olaf College	Basketball	5361.84	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,362 75.1% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
2	Carleton College	Tennis	5051.05	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,051 1,011.2% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
3	The College of Saint Scholastica	Softball	4782.68	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,783 99.1% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
4	The College of Saint Scholastica	Soccer	3255.3	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,255 247.5% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
5	Macalester College	Baseball	2415.53	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,416 2,119.7% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
6	The College of Saint Scholastica	Basketball	2383.66	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,384 924.4% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
7	The College of Saint Scholastica	Baseball	2050.12	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,050 24.2% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
8	St Olaf College	Ice Hockey	1746.75	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,747 34.0% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
9	Carleton College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	1712.79	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,713 137.0% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
10	Macalester College	Basketball	1548.12	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,548 158.9% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
11	St Olaf College	Tennis	1376.86	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,377 49.2% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
12	St Olaf College	Soccer	1350.73	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,351 51.6% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
13	The College of Saint Scholastica	Skiing	1315.97	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,316 291.4% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
14	St Olaf College	Swimming	1292.3	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,292 10.5% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
15	The College of Saint Scholastica	Golf	1223.05	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,223 419.0% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
16	St Olaf College	Baseball	1166.34	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,166 61.9% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
17	Macalester College	Soccer	856.63	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $857 538.5% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
18	Carleton College	Softball	826.58	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $827 104.1% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
19	St Olaf College	Softball	812.91	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $813 56.4% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
20	St Olaf College	Cross Country	809.94	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $810 43.7% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
21	The College of Saint Scholastica	Track and Field (Outdoor)	746.24	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $746 31.1% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
22	The College of Saint Scholastica	Track and Field (Indoor)	746.23	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $746 31.1% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
23	Carleton College	Golf	662.27	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $662 348.2% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
24	The College of Saint Scholastica	Volleyball	620.06	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $620 41.7% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
25	St Olaf College	Other Sports	609.62	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $610 315.9% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
26	Macalester College	Water Polo	572.24	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $572 153.1% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
27	Carleton College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	510.8	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $511 1,251.5% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
28	Macalester College	Softball	470	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $470 144.8% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
29	The College of Saint Scholastica	Football	455.66	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $456 184.3% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
30	Carleton College	Baseball	375.09	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $375 0.0% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
31	Macalester College	Tennis	374.76	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $375 869.8% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
32	Carleton College	Volleyball	277.5	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $278 1,161.4% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
33	The College of Saint Scholastica	Cross Country	274.68	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $275 181.7% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
34	Macalester College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	199.02	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $199 435.7% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
35	Macalester College	Volleyball	194.41	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $194 132.5% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
36	Carleton College	Football	180.24	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $180 0.0% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
37	Carleton College	Soccer	70.5	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $71 30.9% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
38	The College of Saint Scholastica	Tennis	29.16	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $29 104.3% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
39	St Olaf College	Skiing	0.06	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 100.0% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
40	Augsburg University	Baseball	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
41	Augsburg University	Basketball	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
42	Augsburg University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
43	Augsburg University	Football	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
44	Augsburg University	Golf	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
45	Augsburg University	Ice Hockey	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
46	Augsburg University	Lacrosse	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
47	Augsburg University	Soccer	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
48	Augsburg University	Softball	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
49	Augsburg University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
50	Augsburg University	Volleyball	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
51	Augsburg University	Wrestling	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
52	Bethel University	Baseball	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
53	Bethel University	Basketball	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
54	Bethel University	Football	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
55	Bethel University	Golf	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
56	Bethel University	Ice Hockey	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
57	Bethel University	Soccer	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
58	Bethel University	Softball	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
59	Bethel University	Tennis	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
60	Bethel University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
61	Bethel University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
62	Bethel University	Cross Country	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
63	Bethel University	Volleyball	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
64	Concordia College at Moorhead	Baseball	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
65	Concordia College at Moorhead	Basketball	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
66	Concordia College at Moorhead	Football	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
67	Concordia College at Moorhead	Golf	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
68	Concordia College at Moorhead	Ice Hockey	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
69	Concordia College at Moorhead	Soccer	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
70	Concordia College at Moorhead	Softball	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
71	Concordia College at Moorhead	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
72	Concordia College at Moorhead	Tennis	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
73	Concordia College at Moorhead	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
74	Concordia College at Moorhead	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
75	Concordia College at Moorhead	Cross Country	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
76	Concordia College at Moorhead	Volleyball	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
77	Concordia College at Moorhead	Wrestling	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
78	Gustavus Adolphus College	Baseball	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
79	Gustavus Adolphus College	Basketball	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
80	Gustavus Adolphus College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
81	Gustavus Adolphus College	Football	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
82	Gustavus Adolphus College	Golf	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
83	Gustavus Adolphus College	Gymnastics	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
84	Gustavus Adolphus College	Ice Hockey	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
85	Gustavus Adolphus College	Soccer	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
86	Gustavus Adolphus College	Softball	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
87	Gustavus Adolphus College	Swimming	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
88	Gustavus Adolphus College	Tennis	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
89	Gustavus Adolphus College	Volleyball	0	61.8	1,210 – 1,400	28805	51546	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN Psychology, General is the most popular major at Gustavus Adolphus College. A fairly selective school, it received 4,450 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 2,750 of them. The college has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 84% first year retention rate. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.8% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $28,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,546
90	Hamline University	Baseball	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
91	Hamline University	Basketball	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
92	Hamline University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
93	Hamline University	Football	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
94	Hamline University	Gymnastics	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
95	Hamline University	Ice Hockey	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
96	Hamline University	Lacrosse	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
97	Hamline University	Soccer	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
98	Hamline University	Softball	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
99	Hamline University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
100	Hamline University	Tennis	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
101	Hamline University	Volleyball	0	89.83	1,040 – 1,250	22759	47139	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hamline University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, Hamline University accepts 90% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hamline University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,139
102	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Baseball	0	92.78	1,080 – 1,340	22518	54549	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
103	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Basketball	0	92.78	1,080 – 1,340	22518	54549	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
104	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	92.78	1,080 – 1,340	22518	54549	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
105	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Ice Hockey	0	92.78	1,080 – 1,340	22518	54549	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
106	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Soccer	0	92.78	1,080 – 1,340	22518	54549	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
107	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Softball	0	92.78	1,080 – 1,340	22518	54549	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
108	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Tennis	0	92.78	1,080 – 1,340	22518	54549	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
109	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Volleyball	0	92.78	1,080 – 1,340	22518	54549	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN Found in Winona, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Saint Mary's University of Minnesota currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,549
110	St Catherine University	Basketball	0	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
111	St Catherine University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
112	St Catherine University	Golf	0	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
113	St Catherine University	Ice Hockey	0	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
114	St Catherine University	Soccer	0	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
115	St Catherine University	Softball	0	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
116	St Catherine University	Swimming	0	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
117	St Catherine University	Tennis	0	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
118	St Catherine University	Volleyball	0	91.85	1,040 – 1,230	22357	52795	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Based in Saint Paul, St Catherine University’s acceptance rate is 92%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of students attending St Catherine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,795
119	Macalester College	Golf	-2.17	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
120	Macalester College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-58.41	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
121	St Olaf College	Football	-140.57	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
122	St Olaf College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-198.96	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
123	St Olaf College	Track and Field (Indoor)	-233.75	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
124	St Olaf College	Volleyball	-374.32	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
125	St Olaf College	Golf	-412.11	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
126	Macalester College	Football	-485.39	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
127	The College of Saint Scholastica	Ice Hockey	-781.47	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
128	Carleton College	Basketball	-829.15	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$5,362 75.1%

48.3%

1,310 – 1,450

$27,282

$48,373

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Tennis

$5,051 1,011.2%

20.4%

1,450 – 1,560

$29,434

$53,989

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Softball

$4,783 99.1%

93.9%

1,080 – 1,280

$23,913

$62,332

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Soccer

$3,255 247.5%

93.9%

1,080 – 1,280

$23,913

$62,332

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Baseball

$2,416 2,119.7%

28.5%

1,350 – 1,500

$38,571

$46,244

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$2,384 924.4%

93.9%

1,080 – 1,280

$23,913

$62,332

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Baseball

$2,050 24.2%

93.9%

1,080 – 1,280

$23,913

$62,332

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Ice Hockey

$1,747 34.0%

48.3%

1,310 – 1,450

$27,282

$48,373

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Swimming and Diving (combined)

$1,713 137.0%

20.4%

1,450 – 1,560

$29,434

$53,989

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$1,548 158.9%

28.5%

1,350 – 1,500

$38,571

$46,244

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Tennis

$1,377 49.2%

48.3%

1,310 – 1,450

$27,282

$48,373

$5,362
75.1%

$5,051
1,011.2%

$4,783
99.1%

$3,255
247.5%

$2,416
2,119.7%

$2,384
924.4%

$2,050
24.2%

$1,747
34.0%

$1,713
137.0%

$1,548
158.9%

$1,377
49.2%

$1,351
51.6%

$1,316
291.4%

$1,292
10.5%

$1,223
419.0%

$1,166
61.9%

$857
538.5%

$827
104.1%