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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	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Golf	423094.28	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $423,094 6.0% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
2	San Diego State University	Basketball	128215.8	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $128,216 23.5% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
3	University of Nevada-Reno	Basketball	66121.97	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $66,122 0.0% Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
4	San Diego State University	Football	61014.88	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $61,015 39.0% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
5	Boise State University	Football	52483.27	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $52,483 14.5% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
6	University of Wyoming	Football	24795.89	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $24,796 9.3% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
7	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Basketball	24718.29	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $24,718 266.7% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
8	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Volleyball	14567.54	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $14,568 5.6% Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
9	Boise State University	Basketball	14155.61	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $14,156 642.3% Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
10	San Diego State University	Water Polo	11123	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $11,123 28.0% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
11	San Diego State University	Soccer	8587.55	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,588 23.2% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
12	San Diego State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	3317.1	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,317 14.2% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
13	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Volleyball	2017.19	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,017 85.1% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
14	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Tennis	1800.65	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,801 4.2% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
15	San Diego State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1546.65	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will 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 $1,547 19.5% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
16	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Softball	1212.93	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,213 0.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
17	San Diego State University	Lacrosse	1028.74	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,029 89.0% Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
18	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Soccer	349.29	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $349 48.3% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
19	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Golf	212.79	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $213 0.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
20	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0.01	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
21	Boise State University	Gymnastics	0	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
22	Boise State University	Soccer	0	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
23	Boise State University	Softball	0	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
24	Boise State University	Volleyball	0	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
25	Boise State University	Beach Volleyball	0	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
26	California State University-Fresno	Baseball	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
27	California State University-Fresno	Basketball	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
28	California State University-Fresno	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
29	California State University-Fresno	Football	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
30	California State University-Fresno	Golf	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
31	California State University-Fresno	Soccer	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
32	California State University-Fresno	Softball	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
33	California State University-Fresno	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
34	California State University-Fresno	Tennis	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
35	California State University-Fresno	Volleyball	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
36	California State University-Fresno	Water Polo	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
37	California State University-Fresno	Equestrian	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
38	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Basketball	0	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
39	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
40	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Football	0	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
41	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Golf	0	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
42	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Soccer	0	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
43	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Softball	0	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
44	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
45	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Tennis	0	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
46	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Volleyball	0	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
47	San Jose State University	Baseball	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
48	San Jose State University	Basketball	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
49	San Jose State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will 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 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
50	San Jose State University	Football	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
51	San Jose State University	Golf	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
52	San Jose State University	Gymnastics	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
53	San Jose State University	Soccer	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
54	San Jose State University	Softball	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
55	San Jose State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
56	San Jose State University	Tennis	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
57	San Jose State University	Volleyball	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
58	San Jose State University	Water Polo	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
59	San Jose State University	Beach Volleyball	0	84.61	--	13833	62448	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Jose State University San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, San Jose State University’s acceptance rate is 85% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 36% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
60	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Baseball	0	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
61	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Basketball	0	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
62	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Football	0	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
63	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Golf	0	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
64	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Soccer	0	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
65	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Softball	0	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
66	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
67	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Tennis	0	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
68	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Volleyball	0	84.59	980 – 1,220	11388	42865	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $11,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
69	University of Nevada-Reno	Baseball	0	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
70	University of Nevada-Reno	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
71	University of Nevada-Reno	Football	0	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
72	University of Nevada-Reno	Golf	0	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
73	University of Nevada-Reno	Skiing	0	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
74	University of Nevada-Reno	Soccer	0	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
75	University of Nevada-Reno	Softball	0	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
76	University of Nevada-Reno	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
77	University of Nevada-Reno	Tennis	0	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
78	University of Nevada-Reno	Cross Country	0	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
79	University of Nevada-Reno	Volleyball	0	73.71	1,020 – 1,250	16801	49182	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Found in Reno, the University of Nevada-Reno’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Nevada-Reno, there is a 80% first year retention rate and around 40% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
80	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Baseball	0	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
81	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus 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 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
82	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Football	0	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
83	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
84	University of Wyoming	Basketball	0	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
85	University of Wyoming	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
86	University of Wyoming	Golf	0	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
87	University of Wyoming	Soccer	0	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
88	University of Wyoming	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
89	University of Wyoming	Tennis	0	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
90	University of Wyoming	Volleyball	0	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
91	University of Wyoming	Wrestling	0	96.88	1,040 – 1,280	13299	48360	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Wyoming Laramie, WY The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886, four years before Wyoming became a state. It’s one of the rare schools that features a live animal mascot – a horse named Cowboy Joy. Another mascot, Pistol Pete, is played by a student. Brown and gold are the official school colors, and their motto is simple – “Equality.” Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $13,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,360
92	Utah State University	Basketball	0	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
93	Utah State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
94	Utah State University	Football	0	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
95	Utah State University	Golf	0	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
96	Utah State University	Gymnastics	0	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
97	Utah State University	Soccer	0	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
98	Utah State University	Softball	0	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
99	Utah State University	Tennis	0	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
100	Utah State University	Volleyball	0	92.47	1,050 – 1,310	15825	44822	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Utah State University Logan, UT Based in Logan, Utah State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 78% of students at Utah State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,822
101	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Sailing	-1959.79	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Sailing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
102	San Diego State University	Tennis	-4635.39	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
103	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Football	-5218.04	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
104	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-6295.12	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
105	Boise State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-6757.86	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
106	San Diego State University	Golf	-9188.35	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
107	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Beach Volleyball	-14571.18	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
108	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Baseball	-15767.32	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
109	San Diego State University	Baseball	-16848.56	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
110	Boise State University	Golf	-20597.3	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
111	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Softball	-21309.14	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
112	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Soccer	-22536.08	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
113	Boise State University	Tennis	-23249.65	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
114	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-24385.18	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
115	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Tennis	-28119.19	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
116	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Water Polo	-28875.64	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
117	San Diego State University	Softball	-29329.86	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
118	San Diego State University	Volleyball	-49973	35.98	1,100 – 1,320	19500	52620	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 36%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 36.0% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
119	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Basketball	-65759.74	69.67	1,030 – 1,260	14557	45701	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 70% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 63% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 76% first year retention rate and a......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $14,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference

Golf

$423,094 6.0%

69.7%

1,030 – 1,260

$14,557

$45,701

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference

Basketball

$128,216 23.5%

36.0%

1,100 – 1,320

$19,500

$52,620

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference

Basketball

$66,122 0.0%

73.7%

1,020 – 1,250

$16,801

$49,182

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference

Football

$61,015 39.0%

36.0%

1,100 – 1,320

$19,500

$52,620

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference

Football

$52,483 14.5%

87.2%

920 – 1,130

$19,037

$45,251

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference

Football

$24,796 9.3%

96.9%

1,040 – 1,280

$13,299

$48,360

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference

Basketball

$24,718 266.7%

79.3%

910 – 1,180

$7,528

$37,150

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference

Volleyball

$14,568 5.6%

69.7%

1,030 – 1,260

$14,557

$45,701

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference

Basketball

$14,156 642.3%

87.2%

920 – 1,130

$19,037

$45,251

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference

Water Polo

$11,123 28.0%

36.0%

1,100 – 1,320

$19,500

$52,620

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Mountain West Conference

Soccer

$8,588 23.2%

36.0%

1,100 – 1,320

$19,500

$52,620

$423,094
6.0%

$128,216
23.5%

$66,122
0.0%

$61,015
39.0%

$52,483
14.5%

$24,796
9.3%

$24,718
266.7%

$14,568
5.6%

$14,156
642.3%

$11,123
28.0%

$8,588
23.2%

$3,317
14.2%

$2,017
85.1%

$1,801
4.2%

$1,547
19.5%

$1,213
0.0%

$1,029
89.0%

$349
48.3%