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Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference

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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	Murray State University	Basketball	69156.2	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $69,156 24.8% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
2	University of North Dakota	Ice Hockey	68798.92	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $68,799 171,997,200.0% Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
3	Murray State University	Football	10120.79	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $10,121 7.8% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
4	Indiana State University	Basketball	9443.4	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9,443 0.0% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
5	Bradley University	Basketball	6907.22	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,907 55.8% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
6	Bradley University	Soccer	5336.88	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,337 243.8% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
7	Murray State University	Golf	3249.64	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,250 238.0% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
8	Indiana State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	2434.62	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,435 0.0% Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
9	Bradley University	Golf	2220.73	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,221 15.8% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
10	Murray State University	Rifle	1510.23	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,510 49.4% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
11	Murray State University	Baseball	1147.6	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,148 587.0% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
12	Murray State University	Volleyball	1083.24	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,083 320.7% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
13	Bradley University	Baseball	1019.61	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,020 26.5% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
14	Murray State University	Softball	987.43	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $987 314.1% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
15	Murray State University	Tennis	985.42	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $985 0.0% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
16	Murray State University	Soccer	767.47	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $767 141.3% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
17	Murray State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	753.9	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $754 181.4% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
18	Belmont University	Baseball	0	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
19	Belmont University	Basketball	0	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
20	Belmont University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
21	Belmont University	Golf	0	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
22	Belmont University	Soccer	0	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
23	Belmont University	Softball	0	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
24	Belmont University	Tennis	0	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
25	Belmont University	Volleyball	0	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
26	Illinois State University	Baseball	0	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
27	Illinois State University	Basketball	0	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
28	Illinois State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
29	Illinois State University	Football	0	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
30	Illinois State University	Golf	0	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
31	Illinois State University	Gymnastics	0	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
32	Illinois State University	Soccer	0	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
33	Illinois State University	Softball	0	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
34	Illinois State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
35	Illinois State University	Tennis	0	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
36	Illinois State University	Volleyball	0	88.15	1,010 – 1,220	20871	50599	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 48% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $20,871 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599
37	Indiana State University	Baseball	0	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
38	Indiana State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
39	Indiana State University	Football	0	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
40	Indiana State University	Golf	0	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
41	Indiana State University	Soccer	0	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
42	Indiana State University	Softball	0	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
43	Indiana State University	Volleyball	0	80.77	1,040 – 1,240	13321	41047	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 81% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
44	Missouri State University-Springfield	Baseball	0	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
45	Missouri State University-Springfield	Basketball	0	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
46	Missouri State University-Springfield	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
47	Missouri State University-Springfield	Football	0	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
48	Missouri State University-Springfield	Golf	0	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
49	Missouri State University-Springfield	Soccer	0	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
50	Missouri State University-Springfield	Softball	0	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
51	Missouri State University-Springfield	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
52	Missouri State University-Springfield	Tennis	0	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
53	Missouri State University-Springfield	Volleyball	0	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
54	Missouri State University-Springfield	Beach Volleyball	0	90.53	1,020 – 1,250	17104	40553	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Missouri State University-Springfield currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,104 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,553
55	North Dakota State University	Baseball	0	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
56	North Dakota State University	Basketball	0	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
57	North Dakota State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
58	North Dakota State University	Football	0	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
59	North Dakota State University	Golf	0	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
60	North Dakota State University	Soccer	0	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
61	North Dakota State University	Softball	0	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
62	North Dakota State University	Volleyball	0	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
63	North Dakota State University	Wrestling	0	94.96	1,010 – 1,210	16461	54312	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Located in Fargo, North Dakota State University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 70% of students attending North Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,312
64	South Dakota State University	Baseball	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
65	South Dakota State University	Basketball	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
66	South Dakota State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
67	South Dakota State University	Football	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
68	South Dakota State University	Golf	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
69	South Dakota State University	Soccer	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
70	South Dakota State University	Softball	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
71	South Dakota State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
72	South Dakota State University	Volleyball	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
73	South Dakota State University	Wrestling	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
74	South Dakota State University	Equestrian	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
75	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Baseball	0	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
76	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Basketball	0	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
77	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
78	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Football	0	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
79	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Golf	0	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
80	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Soccer	0	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
81	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Softball	0	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
82	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
83	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	Volleyball	0	86.88	920 – 1,190	16131	43087	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 87% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 78% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,131 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
84	University of Evansville	Baseball	0	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
85	University of Evansville	Basketball	0	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
86	University of Evansville	Golf	0	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
87	University of Evansville	Soccer	0	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
88	University of Evansville	Softball	0	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
89	University of Evansville	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
90	University of Evansville	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
91	University of Evansville	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
92	University of Evansville	Cross Country	0	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
93	University of Evansville	Volleyball	0	78.13	1,090 – 1,330	21611	46734	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Evansville Evansville, IN Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the University of Evansville dates back to 1854. It has a satellite center in England. A NCAA Division I without football school, the Purple Aces compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. Classes are on the small size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $21,611 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,734
94	University of Illinois Chicago	Baseball	0	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
95	University of Illinois Chicago	Basketball	0	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
96	University of Illinois Chicago	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
97	University of Illinois Chicago	Golf	0	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
98	University of Illinois Chicago	Soccer	0	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
99	University of Illinois Chicago	Softball	0	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
100	University of Illinois Chicago	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
101	University of Illinois Chicago	Tennis	0	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
102	University of Illinois Chicago	Volleyball	0	77.35	1,150 – 1,360	11499	53218	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 69% of students at the University of Illinois Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 36% of......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $11,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
103	University of North Dakota	Basketball	0	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
104	University of North Dakota	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
105	University of North Dakota	Football	0	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
106	University of North Dakota	Golf	0	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
107	University of North Dakota	Soccer	0	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
108	University of North Dakota	Softball	0	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
109	University of North Dakota	Tennis	0	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
110	University of North Dakota	Volleyball	0	76.9	1,050 – 1,250	18227	54588	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota’s acceptance rate is 77%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 71% of students attending the University of North Dakota will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,227 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,588
111	University of Northern Iowa	Basketball	0	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
112	University of Northern Iowa	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
113	University of Northern Iowa	Football	0	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
114	University of Northern Iowa	Golf	0	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
115	University of Northern Iowa	Soccer	0	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
116	University of Northern Iowa	Softball	0	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
117	University of Northern Iowa	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
118	University of Northern Iowa	Tennis	0	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
119	University of Northern Iowa	Volleyball	0	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
120	University of Northern Iowa	Wrestling	0	87.13	1,010 – 1,220	15931	47222	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA Based in Cedar Falls, the University of Northern Iowa’s acceptance rate is 87% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Northern Iowa, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 44% of undergraduates will earn......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $15,931 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,222
121	University of South Dakota	Basketball	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
122	University of South Dakota	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
123	University of South Dakota	Football	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
124	University of South Dakota	Golf	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
125	University of South Dakota	Soccer	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
126	University of South Dakota	Softball	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
127	University of South Dakota	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
128	University of South Dakota	Tennis	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
129	University of South Dakota	Volleyball	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
130	University of South Dakota	Other Sports	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
131	Western Illinois University	Baseball	0	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
132	Western Illinois University	Basketball	0	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
133	Western Illinois University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
134	Western Illinois University	Football	0	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
135	Western Illinois University	Golf	0	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
136	Western Illinois University	Soccer	0	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
137	Western Illinois University	Softball	0	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
138	Western Illinois University	Tennis	0	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
139	Western Illinois University	Volleyball	0	74.96	850 – 1,130	12168	43057	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 75% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 58% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
140	Youngstown State University	Baseball	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
141	Youngstown State University	Basketball	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
142	Youngstown State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
143	Youngstown State University	Football	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#143 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
144	Youngstown State University	Golf	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#144 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
145	Youngstown State University	Lacrosse	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#145 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
146	Youngstown State University	Soccer	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#146 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
147	Youngstown State University	Softball	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#147 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
148	Youngstown State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#148 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
149	Youngstown State University	Tennis	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#149 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
150	Youngstown State University	Volleyball	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#150 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
151	Youngstown State University	Bowling	0	80.66	950 – 1,180	11740	37590	#151 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 81%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and a 23% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
152	Bradley University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-222.68	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#152 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
153	Bradley University	Softball	-491.5	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#153 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
154	Bradley University	Tennis	-534.33	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#154 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
155	Bradley University	Volleyball	-996.69	76.75	1,060 – 1,290	24703	59114	#155 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 77%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,703 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
156	Murray State University	Cross Country	-5410	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#156 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Missouri Valley Conference Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473