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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	Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Tennis	10617.4	92.63	970 – 1,140	8081	37284	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA Based in Alexandria, Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $10,617 368.1% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
2	Xavier University of Louisiana	Softball	4482.34	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,482 818.8% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
3	Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Softball	4406.94	92.63	970 – 1,140	8081	37284	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA Based in Alexandria, Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,407 159.7% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
4	Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Basketball	3236.27	92.63	970 – 1,140	8081	37284	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA Based in Alexandria, Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,236 4.6% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
5	University of Houston-Victoria	Golf	2788.24	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,788 163.7% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
6	Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Baseball	2716.37	92.63	970 – 1,140	8081	37284	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA Based in Alexandria, Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,716 81.3% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
7	University of the Southwest	Cross Country	1896.89	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,897 223.7% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
8	Our Lady of the Lake University	Volleyball	1698.45	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,698 101.7% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
9	Our Lady of the Lake University	Other Sports	1046.3	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,046 97.8% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
10	University of the Southwest	Golf	1028.44	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,028 145.8% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
11	Xavier University of Louisiana	Basketball	703.16	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $703 22.7% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
12	Our Lady of the Lake University	Baseball	576.27	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $576 31.2% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
13	Our Lady of the Lake University	Softball	565.21	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $565 42.2% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
14	University of the Southwest	Softball	486.91	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $487 18.8% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
15	Xavier University of Louisiana	Baseball	418.89	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $419 204.6% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
16	Our Lady of the Lake University	Golf	415.39	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $415 41.1% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
17	Our Lady of the Lake University	Basketball	313.36	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $313 48.8% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
18	University of the Southwest	Baseball	306	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $306 76.8% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
19	University of Houston-Victoria	Softball	157.65	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $158 70.5% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
20	Our Lady of the Lake University	Tennis	121.59	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $122 74.2% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
21	Xavier University of Louisiana	Other Sports	79.73	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $80 93.3% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
22	University of Houston-Victoria	Soccer	47.14	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $47 93.9% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
23	Our Lady of the Lake University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	39.8	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $40 53.1% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
24	Our Lady of the Lake University	Track and Field (Indoor)	39.79	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $40 53.1% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
25	Our Lady of the Lake University	Soccer	15.7	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $16 96.5% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
26	Our Lady of the Lake University	Cross Country	2.71	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3 83.7% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
27	Huston-Tillotson University	Baseball	0	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
28	Huston-Tillotson University	Basketball	0	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
29	Huston-Tillotson University	Soccer	0	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
30	Huston-Tillotson University	Softball	0	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
31	Huston-Tillotson University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
32	Jarvis Christian University	Baseball	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
33	Jarvis Christian University	Basketball	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
34	Jarvis Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
35	Jarvis Christian University	Golf	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
36	Jarvis Christian University	Soccer	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
37	Jarvis Christian University	Softball	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
38	Jarvis Christian University	Volleyball	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
39	Jarvis Christian University	Wrestling	0	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
40	Louisiana State University-Shreveport	Baseball	0	82.72	1,010 – 1,180	7554	38467	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA Based in Shreveport, Louisiana State University-Shreveport accepts 83% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 58% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,467
41	Louisiana State University-Shreveport	Basketball	0	82.72	1,010 – 1,180	7554	38467	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA Based in Shreveport, Louisiana State University-Shreveport accepts 83% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 58% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,467
42	Louisiana State University-Shreveport	Soccer	0	82.72	1,010 – 1,180	7554	38467	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA Based in Shreveport, Louisiana State University-Shreveport accepts 83% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 58% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,467
43	Louisiana State University-Shreveport	Tennis	0	82.72	1,010 – 1,180	7554	38467	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA Based in Shreveport, Louisiana State University-Shreveport accepts 83% of applicants and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 58% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,554 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,467
44	Paul Quinn College	Basketball	0	33.81	760 – 970	18118	27021	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Paul Quinn College accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% 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 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $18,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,021
45	Paul Quinn College	Soccer	0	33.81	760 – 970	18118	27021	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Paul Quinn College accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% 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 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $18,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,021
46	Paul Quinn College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	33.81	760 – 970	18118	27021	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Paul Quinn College accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $18,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,021
47	Paul Quinn College	Volleyball	0	33.81	760 – 970	18118	27021	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Paul Quinn College accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% 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 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $18,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,021
48	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Baseball	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
49	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Basketball	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
50	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
51	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Soccer	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
52	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Softball	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
53	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Tennis	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
54	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	Volleyball	0	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
55	University of Houston-Victoria	Baseball	0	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
56	University of the Southwest	Soccer	-86.11	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
57	Xavier University of Louisiana	Soccer	-112.65	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
58	Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Soccer	-267.68	92.63	970 – 1,140	8081	37284	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA Based in Alexandria, Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
59	University of the Southwest	Basketball	-802.25	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
60	Xavier University of Louisiana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-1118.12	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
61	Xavier University of Louisiana	Tennis	-1451.73	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
62	University of the Southwest	Volleyball	-1455.3	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
63	Xavier University of Louisiana	Volleyball	-2343.88	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference

Tennis

$10,617 368.1%

92.6%

970 – 1,140

$8,081

$37,284

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference

Softball

$4,482 818.8%

69.0%

990 – 1,160

$17,874

$40,643

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference

Softball

$4,407 159.7%

92.6%

970 – 1,140

$8,081

$37,284

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference

Basketball

$3,236 4.6%

92.6%

970 – 1,140

$8,081

$37,284

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference

Golf

$2,788 163.7%

76.7%

850 – 1,010

$9,912

$44,888

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference

Baseball

$2,716 81.3%

92.6%

970 – 1,140

$8,081

$37,284

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference

Cross Country

$1,897 223.7%

75.7%

850 – 1,040

$20,438

$36,600

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$1,698 101.7%

72.5%

880 – 1,100

$17,961

$41,195

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference

Other Sports

$1,046 97.8%

72.5%

880 – 1,100

$17,961

$41,195

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference

Golf

$1,028 145.8%

75.7%

850 – 1,040

$20,438

$36,600

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Red River Athletic Conference

Basketball

$703 22.7%

69.0%

990 – 1,160

$17,874

$40,643

$10,617
368.1%

$4,482
818.8%

$4,407
159.7%

$3,236
4.6%

$2,788
163.7%

$2,716
81.3%

$1,897
223.7%

$1,698
101.7%

$1,046
97.8%

$1,028
145.8%

$703
22.7%

$576
31.2%

$565
42.2%

$487
18.8%

$419
204.6%

$415
41.1%

$313
48.8%

$306
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