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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	Valley City State University	Basketball	4281.88	99.07	930 – 1,180	13841	45820	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,282 2,623.3% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
2	Valley City State University	Softball	2561.5	99.07	930 – 1,180	13841	45820	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,562 256.1% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
3	Valley City State University	Volleyball	2125.1	99.07	930 – 1,180	13841	45820	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,125 320.2% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
4	Valley City State University	Baseball	1892.6	99.07	930 – 1,180	13841	45820	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,893 505.5% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
5	Valley City State University	Football	1349.36	99.07	930 – 1,180	13841	45820	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,349 273.8% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
6	Valley City State University	Golf	881.24	99.07	930 – 1,180	13841	45820	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $881 207.1% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
7	Viterbo University	Volleyball	571.08	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $571 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
8	Valley City State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	494.6	99.07	930 – 1,180	13841	45820	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $495 3,835.6% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
9	Viterbo University	Basketball	244.13	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $244 72.7% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
10	Viterbo University	Other Sports	105.08	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $105 42.2% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
11	Viterbo University	Soccer	100.78	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $101 280.4% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
12	Viterbo University	Cross Country	65.48	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $65 63.9% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
13	Viterbo University	Golf	63.41	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $63 49.4% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
14	Viterbo University	Softball	40.61	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $41 94.0% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
15	Viterbo University	Track and Field (Indoor)	29.96	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $30 28.8% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
16	Viterbo University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	29.96	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $30 32.8% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
17	Bellevue University	Baseball	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
18	Bellevue University	Basketball	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
19	Bellevue University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue 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 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
20	Bellevue University	Golf	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
21	Bellevue University	Soccer	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
22	Bellevue University	Softball	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
23	Bellevue University	Volleyball	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
24	Bellevue University	Other Sports	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
25	Dakota State University	Baseball	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
26	Dakota State University	Basketball	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
27	Dakota State University	Football	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
28	Dakota State University	Softball	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
29	Dakota State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
30	Dakota State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
31	Dakota State University	Cross Country	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
32	Dakota State University	Volleyball	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
33	Dakota State University	Other Sports	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
34	Dickinson State University	Baseball	0	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
35	Dickinson State University	Basketball	0	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
36	Dickinson State University	Football	0	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
37	Dickinson State University	Golf	0	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
38	Dickinson State University	Softball	0	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
39	Dickinson State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
40	Dickinson State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
41	Dickinson State University	Cross Country	0	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
42	Dickinson State University	Volleyball	0	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
43	Dickinson State University	Wrestling	0	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
44	Dickinson State University	Other Sports	0	36.95	900 – 1,110	15490	48628	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND Found in Dickinson, Dickinson State University accepts 37% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Dickinson State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Dickinson State University, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $15,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,628
45	Mayville State University	Baseball	0	78.25	890 – 1,180	14050	43597	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Mayville State University Mayville, ND Based in Mayville, Mayville State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of students attending Mayville State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mayville State University, there is a 61% first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,597
46	Mayville State University	Basketball	0	78.25	890 – 1,180	14050	43597	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Mayville State University Mayville, ND Based in Mayville, Mayville State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of students attending Mayville State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mayville State University, there is a 61% first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,597
47	Mayville State University	Football	0	78.25	890 – 1,180	14050	43597	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Mayville State University Mayville, ND Based in Mayville, Mayville State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of students attending Mayville State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mayville State University, there is a 61% first year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,597
48	Mayville State University	Golf	0	78.25	890 – 1,180	14050	43597	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Mayville State University Mayville, ND Based in Mayville, Mayville State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of students attending Mayville State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mayville State University, there is a 61% first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,597
49	Mayville State University	Softball	0	78.25	890 – 1,180	14050	43597	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Mayville State University Mayville, ND Based in Mayville, Mayville State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of students attending Mayville State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mayville State University, there is a 61% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,597
50	Mayville State University	Volleyball	0	78.25	890 – 1,180	14050	43597	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Mayville State University Mayville, ND Based in Mayville, Mayville State University accepts 78% of applicants. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of students attending Mayville State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mayville State University, there is a 61% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,597
51	Viterbo University	Baseball	0	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
52	Viterbo University	Bowling	0	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association

Basketball

$4,282 2,623.3%

99.1%

930 – 1,180

$13,841

$45,820

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association

Softball

$2,562 256.1%

99.1%

930 – 1,180

$13,841

$45,820

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association

Volleyball

$2,125 320.2%

99.1%

930 – 1,180

$13,841

$45,820

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association

Baseball

$1,893 505.5%

99.1%

930 – 1,180

$13,841

$45,820

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association

Football

$1,349 273.8%

99.1%

930 – 1,180

$13,841

$45,820

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association

Golf

$881 207.1%

99.1%

930 – 1,180

$13,841

$45,820

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association

Volleyball

$571 0.0%

72.4%

1,110 – 1,250

$23,901

$56,804

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$495 3,835.6%

99.1%

930 – 1,180

$13,841

$45,820

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association

Basketball

$244 72.7%

72.4%

1,110 – 1,250

$23,901

$56,804

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association

Other Sports

$105 42.2%

72.4%

1,110 – 1,250

$23,901

$56,804

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – North Star Athletic Association

Soccer

$101 280.4%

72.4%

1,110 – 1,250

$23,901

$56,804

$4,282
2,623.3%

$2,562
256.1%

$2,125
320.2%

$1,893
505.5%

$1,349
273.8%

$881
207.1%

$571
0.0%

$495
3,835.6%

$244
72.7%

$105
42.2%

$101
280.4%

$65
63.9%

$63
49.4%

$41
94.0%

$30
28.8%

$30
32.8%