This ranking is based on the profitability of each sports program at a college or university, divided by the number of college athletes on in that sport. Institutions with higher profitability per athlete may have an overall higher profit from sports or a relatively lower number of student athletes.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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| 1 | Saint Cloud State University | Ice Hockey | 9531.89 | 94.95 | 970 – 1,220 | 14648 | 47215 |
#1
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSaint Cloud State University
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| 2 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | Basketball | 3898.48 | 52.95 | 980 – 1,190 | 18231 | 45873 |
#2
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University Moorhead
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| 3 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | Volleyball | 1952.42 | 52.95 | 980 – 1,190 | 18231 | 45873 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University Moorhead
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| 4 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 1380 | 52.95 | 980 – 1,190 | 18231 | 45873 |
#4
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University Moorhead
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| 5 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | Softball | 1353.95 | 52.95 | 980 – 1,190 | 18231 | 45873 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University Moorhead
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| 6 | Northern State University | Soccer | 1115.46 | 93.17 | 970 – 1,180 | 16873 | 41536 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceNorthern State University
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| 7 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | Wrestling | 918.86 | 52.95 | 980 – 1,190 | 18231 | 45873 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University Moorhead
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| 8 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | Football | 664.36 | 52.95 | 980 – 1,190 | 18231 | 45873 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University Moorhead
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| 9 | University of Sioux Falls | Wrestling | 620.43 | 82.98 | 970 – 1,140 | 21049 | 46712 |
#9
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Sioux Falls
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| 10 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Cross Country | 555.63 | 87.81 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 13442 | 51905 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota-Crookston
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| 11 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | Soccer | 529.37 | 52.95 | 980 – 1,190 | 18231 | 45873 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University Moorhead
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| 12 | Northern State University | Volleyball | 527.37 | 93.17 | 970 – 1,180 | 16873 | 41536 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceNorthern State University
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| 13 | University of Sioux Falls | Basketball | 524.33 | 82.98 | 970 – 1,140 | 21049 | 46712 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Sioux Falls
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| 14 | Northern State University | Softball | 514.41 | 93.17 | 970 – 1,180 | 16873 | 41536 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceNorthern State University
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| 15 | University of Sioux Falls | Volleyball | 405.4 | 82.98 | 970 – 1,140 | 21049 | 46712 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Sioux Falls
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| 16 | Winona State University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 391.25 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
#16
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 17 | Winona State University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 391.25 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
#17
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 18 | Northern State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 376.11 | 93.17 | 970 – 1,180 | 16873 | 41536 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceNorthern State University
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| 19 | University of Sioux Falls | Swimming | 248.62 | 82.98 | 970 – 1,140 | 21049 | 46712 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Sioux Falls
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| 20 | University of Sioux Falls | Soccer | 182.81 | 82.98 | 970 – 1,140 | 21049 | 46712 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Sioux Falls
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| 21 | Northern State University | Wrestling | 152.8 | 93.17 | 970 – 1,180 | 16873 | 41536 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceNorthern State University
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| 22 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 112.96 | 52.95 | 980 – 1,190 | 18231 | 45873 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University Moorhead
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| 23 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | Tennis | 99.12 | 52.95 | 980 – 1,190 | 18231 | 45873 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University Moorhead
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| 24 | University of Sioux Falls | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 44.29 | 82.98 | 970 – 1,140 | 21049 | 46712 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Sioux Falls
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| 25 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Volleyball | 39.82 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 26 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Volleyball | 14.27 | 87.81 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 13442 | 51905 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota-Crookston
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| 27 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Basketball | 13.33 | 87.81 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 13442 | 51905 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota-Crookston
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| 28 | University of Sioux Falls | Baseball | 11.62 | 82.98 | 970 – 1,140 | 21049 | 46712 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Sioux Falls
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| 29 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Tennis | 11.38 | 87.81 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 13442 | 51905 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota-Crookston
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| 30 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Equestrian | 11.06 | 87.81 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 13442 | 51905 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota-Crookston
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| 31 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Softball | 4.26 | 87.81 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 13442 | 51905 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota-Crookston
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| 32 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Golf | 1.56 | 87.81 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 13442 | 51905 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota-Crookston
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| 33 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Soccer | 1.28 | 87.81 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 13442 | 51905 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota-Crookston
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| 34 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0.8 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
#34
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 35 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Baseball | 0.34 | 87.81 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 13442 | 51905 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota-Crookston
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| 36 | Augustana University | Baseball | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 37 | Augustana University | Basketball | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 38 | Augustana University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 39 | Augustana University | Football | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 40 | Augustana University | Golf | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 41 | Augustana University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
#41
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 42 | Augustana University | Soccer | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 43 | Augustana University | Softball | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 44 | Augustana University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 45 | Augustana University | Tennis | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 46 | Augustana University | Volleyball | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 47 | Augustana University | Wrestling | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 48 | Augustana University | Other Sports | 0 | 67.75 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 25280 | 49826 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceAugustana University
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| 49 | Bemidji State University | Baseball | 0 | 91.31 | 1,040 – 1,180 | 16349 | 47469 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceBemidji State University
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| 50 | Bemidji State University | Basketball | 0 | 91.31 | 1,040 – 1,180 | 16349 | 47469 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceBemidji State University
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| 51 | Bemidji State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 91.31 | 1,040 – 1,180 | 16349 | 47469 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceBemidji State University
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| 52 | Bemidji State University | Football | 0 | 91.31 | 1,040 – 1,180 | 16349 | 47469 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceBemidji State University
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| 53 | Bemidji State University | Golf | 0 | 91.31 | 1,040 – 1,180 | 16349 | 47469 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceBemidji State University
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| 54 | Bemidji State University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 91.31 | 1,040 – 1,180 | 16349 | 47469 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceBemidji State University
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| 55 | Bemidji State University | Soccer | 0 | 91.31 | 1,040 – 1,180 | 16349 | 47469 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceBemidji State University
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| 56 | Bemidji State University | Softball | 0 | 91.31 | 1,040 – 1,180 | 16349 | 47469 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceBemidji State University
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| 57 | Bemidji State University | Tennis | 0 | 91.31 | 1,040 – 1,180 | 16349 | 47469 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceBemidji State University
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| 58 | Bemidji State University | Volleyball | 0 | 91.31 | 1,040 – 1,180 | 16349 | 47469 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceBemidji State University
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| 59 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Baseball | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 60 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Basketball | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 61 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Football | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 62 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Golf | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 63 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Lacrosse | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 64 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Soccer | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 65 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Softball | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 66 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
#66
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 67 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 68 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 69 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Cross Country | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 70 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Volleyball | 0 | 78.87 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 17989 | 50646 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceConcordia University-Saint Paul
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| 71 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | Golf | 0 | 52.95 | 980 – 1,190 | 18231 | 45873 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University Moorhead
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| 72 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Baseball | 0 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 73 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Basketball | 0 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 74 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 75 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Football | 0 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 76 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Golf | 0 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
#76
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 77 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Ice Hockey | 0 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 78 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Soccer | 0 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 79 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Softball | 0 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 80 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Tennis | 0 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 81 | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Wrestling | 0 | 91.33 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 17227 | 50098 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinnesota State University, Mankato
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| 82 | Minot State University | Baseball | 0 | 64.62 | 970 – 1,180 | 12349 | 46214 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinot State University
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| 83 | Minot State University | Basketball | 0 | 64.62 | 970 – 1,180 | 12349 | 46214 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinot State University
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| 84 | Minot State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 64.62 | 970 – 1,180 | 12349 | 46214 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinot State University
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| 85 | Minot State University | Football | 0 | 64.62 | 970 – 1,180 | 12349 | 46214 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinot State University
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| 86 | Minot State University | Golf | 0 | 64.62 | 970 – 1,180 | 12349 | 46214 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinot State University
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| 87 | Minot State University | Soccer | 0 | 64.62 | 970 – 1,180 | 12349 | 46214 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinot State University
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| 88 | Minot State University | Softball | 0 | 64.62 | 970 – 1,180 | 12349 | 46214 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinot State University
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| 89 | Minot State University | Volleyball | 0 | 64.62 | 970 – 1,180 | 12349 | 46214 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinot State University
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| 90 | Minot State University | Wrestling | 0 | 64.62 | 970 – 1,180 | 12349 | 46214 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceMinot State University
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| 91 | Saint Cloud State University | Baseball | 0 | 94.95 | 970 – 1,220 | 14648 | 47215 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSaint Cloud State University
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| 92 | Saint Cloud State University | Basketball | 0 | 94.95 | 970 – 1,220 | 14648 | 47215 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSaint Cloud State University
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| 93 | Saint Cloud State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 94.95 | 970 – 1,220 | 14648 | 47215 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSaint Cloud State University
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| 94 | Saint Cloud State University | Soccer | 0 | 94.95 | 970 – 1,220 | 14648 | 47215 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSaint Cloud State University
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| 95 | Saint Cloud State University | Softball | 0 | 94.95 | 970 – 1,220 | 14648 | 47215 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSaint Cloud State University
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| 96 | Saint Cloud State University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 94.95 | 970 – 1,220 | 14648 | 47215 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSaint Cloud State University
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| 97 | Saint Cloud State University | Tennis | 0 | 94.95 | 970 – 1,220 | 14648 | 47215 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSaint Cloud State University
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| 98 | Saint Cloud State University | Volleyball | 0 | 94.95 | 970 – 1,220 | 14648 | 47215 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSaint Cloud State University
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| 99 | Saint Cloud State University | Wrestling | 0 | 94.95 | 970 – 1,220 | 14648 | 47215 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSaint Cloud State University
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| 100 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Baseball | 0 | 64.09 | 930 – 1,140 | 14839 | 43282 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSouthwest Minnesota State University
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| 101 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Basketball | 0 | 64.09 | 930 – 1,140 | 14839 | 43282 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSouthwest Minnesota State University
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| 102 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 64.09 | 930 – 1,140 | 14839 | 43282 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSouthwest Minnesota State University
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| 103 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Football | 0 | 64.09 | 930 – 1,140 | 14839 | 43282 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSouthwest Minnesota State University
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| 104 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Golf | 0 | 64.09 | 930 – 1,140 | 14839 | 43282 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSouthwest Minnesota State University
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| 105 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Soccer | 0 | 64.09 | 930 – 1,140 | 14839 | 43282 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSouthwest Minnesota State University
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| 106 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Softball | 0 | 64.09 | 930 – 1,140 | 14839 | 43282 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSouthwest Minnesota State University
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| 107 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 64.09 | 930 – 1,140 | 14839 | 43282 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSouthwest Minnesota State University
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| 108 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Volleyball | 0 | 64.09 | 930 – 1,140 | 14839 | 43282 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSouthwest Minnesota State University
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| 109 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Wrestling | 0 | 64.09 | 930 – 1,140 | 14839 | 43282 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceSouthwest Minnesota State University
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| 110 | University of Mary | Baseball | 0 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Mary
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| 111 | University of Mary | Basketball | 0 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Mary
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| 112 | University of Mary | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Mary
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| 113 | University of Mary | Football | 0 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Mary
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| 114 | University of Mary | Golf | 0 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Mary
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| 115 | University of Mary | Soccer | 0 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Mary
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| 116 | University of Mary | Softball | 0 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Mary
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| 117 | University of Mary | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
#117
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Mary
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| 118 | University of Mary | Tennis | 0 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Mary
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| 119 | University of Mary | Volleyball | 0 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Mary
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| 120 | University of Mary | Wrestling | 0 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Mary
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| 121 | University of Minnesota Duluth | Baseball | 0 | 88.76 | 1,150 – 1,320 | 19542 | 52840 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
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| 122 | University of Minnesota Duluth | Basketball | 0 | 88.76 | 1,150 – 1,320 | 19542 | 52840 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
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| 123 | University of Minnesota Duluth | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 88.76 | 1,150 – 1,320 | 19542 | 52840 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
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| 124 | University of Minnesota Duluth | Football | 0 | 88.76 | 1,150 – 1,320 | 19542 | 52840 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
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| 125 | University of Minnesota Duluth | Ice Hockey | 0 | 88.76 | 1,150 – 1,320 | 19542 | 52840 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
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| 126 | University of Minnesota Duluth | Soccer | 0 | 88.76 | 1,150 – 1,320 | 19542 | 52840 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
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| 127 | University of Minnesota Duluth | Softball | 0 | 88.76 | 1,150 – 1,320 | 19542 | 52840 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
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| 128 | University of Minnesota Duluth | Tennis | 0 | 88.76 | 1,150 – 1,320 | 19542 | 52840 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
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| 129 | University of Minnesota Duluth | Volleyball | 0 | 88.76 | 1,150 – 1,320 | 19542 | 52840 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
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| 130 | University of Sioux Falls | Football | 0 | 82.98 | 970 – 1,140 | 21049 | 46712 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Sioux Falls
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| 131 | University of Sioux Falls | Golf | 0 | 82.98 | 970 – 1,140 | 21049 | 46712 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Sioux Falls
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| 132 | University of Sioux Falls | Softball | 0 | 82.98 | 970 – 1,140 | 21049 | 46712 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Sioux Falls
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| 133 | University of Sioux Falls | Tennis | 0 | 82.98 | 970 – 1,140 | 21049 | 46712 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceUniversity of Sioux Falls
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| 134 | Wayne State College | Baseball | 0 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 15458 | 40857 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWayne State College
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| 135 | Wayne State College | Basketball | 0 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 15458 | 40857 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWayne State College
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| 136 | Wayne State College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 15458 | 40857 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWayne State College
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| 137 | Wayne State College | Football | 0 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 15458 | 40857 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWayne State College
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| 138 | Wayne State College | Golf | 0 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 15458 | 40857 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWayne State College
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| 139 | Wayne State College | Soccer | 0 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 15458 | 40857 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWayne State College
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| 140 | Wayne State College | Softball | 0 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 15458 | 40857 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWayne State College
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| 141 | Wayne State College | Volleyball | 0 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 15458 | 40857 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWayne State College
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| 142 | Wayne State College | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 15458 | 40857 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWayne State College
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| 143 | Winona State University | Baseball | 0 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 144 | Winona State University | Basketball | 0 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 145 | Winona State University | Football | 0 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 146 | Winona State University | Golf | 0 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 147 | Winona State University | Gymnastics | 0 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 148 | Winona State University | Soccer | 0 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 149 | Winona State University | Softball | 0 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 150 | Winona State University | Tennis | 0 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 151 | Winona State University | Volleyball | 0 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 152 | Northern State University | Baseball | -55.84 | 93.17 | 970 – 1,180 | 16873 | 41536 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceNorthern State University
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| 153 | Northern State University | Football | -561.05 | 93.17 | 970 – 1,180 | 16873 | 41536 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceNorthern State University
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| 154 | Northern State University | Basketball | -897.13 | 93.17 | 970 – 1,180 | 16873 | 41536 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceNorthern State University
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| 155 | Winona State University | Cross Country | -963.08 | 68.48 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 18919 | 51288 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceWinona State University
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| 156 | Northern State University | Swimming | -1443.25 | 93.17 | 970 – 1,180 | 16873 | 41536 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Northern Sun Intercollegiate ConferenceNorthern State University
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School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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