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 | Shawnee State University | Volleyball | 3127.36 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 2 | Shawnee State University | Golf | 2234.42 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 3 | Indiana University-East | Golf | 1962.84 | 67.18 | 970 – 1,170 | 8718 | 44827 |
Indiana University-East
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| 4 | Shawnee State University | Baseball | 1275.71 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 5 | Brescia University | Baseball | 932.02 | 35.24 | 970 – 1,210 | 15634 | 39897 |
Brescia University
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| 6 | Shawnee State University | Basketball | 838.61 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 7 | Shawnee State University | Soccer | 720.07 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 8 | Brescia University | Basketball | 669.39 | 35.24 | 970 – 1,210 | 15634 | 39897 |
Brescia University
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| 9 | Brescia University | Golf | 637.5 | 35.24 | 970 – 1,210 | 15634 | 39897 |
Brescia University
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| 10 | Shawnee State University | Bowling | 585.91 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 11 | Indiana University-East | Volleyball | 572.41 | 67.18 | 970 – 1,170 | 8718 | 44827 |
Indiana University-East
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| 12 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Equestrian | 557.17 | 72.39 | 880 – 1,070 | 20451 | 41863 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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| 13 | Brescia University | Volleyball | 441.58 | 35.24 | 970 – 1,210 | 15634 | 39897 |
Brescia University
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| 14 | Shawnee State University | Tennis | 355.13 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 15 | Brescia University | Other Sports | 355.08 | 35.24 | 970 – 1,210 | 15634 | 39897 |
Brescia University
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| 16 | Shawnee State University | Softball | 353.76 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 17 | Brescia University | Softball | 319.14 | 35.24 | 970 – 1,210 | 15634 | 39897 |
Brescia University
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| 18 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Football | 282.42 | 72.39 | 880 – 1,070 | 20451 | 41863 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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| 19 | Brescia University | Soccer | 280.33 | 35.24 | 970 – 1,210 | 15634 | 39897 |
Brescia University
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| 20 | Brescia University | Tennis | 213.4 | 35.24 | 970 – 1,210 | 15634 | 39897 |
Brescia University
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| 21 | Indiana University-East | Cross Country | 159.56 | 67.18 | 970 – 1,170 | 8718 | 44827 |
Indiana University-East
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| 22 | Indiana University-East | Tennis | 144.9 | 67.18 | 970 – 1,170 | 8718 | 44827 |
Indiana University-East
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| 23 | Indiana University-East | Basketball | 123.75 | 67.18 | 970 – 1,170 | 8718 | 44827 |
Indiana University-East
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| 24 | Indiana University-East | Soccer | 71.38 | 67.18 | 970 – 1,170 | 8718 | 44827 |
Indiana University-East
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| 25 | Shawnee State University | Swimming | 67.48 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 26 | Shawnee State University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 57.88 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 27 | Shawnee State University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 54.6 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 28 | Indiana University-East | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 38 | 67.18 | 970 – 1,170 | 8718 | 44827 |
Indiana University-East
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| 29 | Indiana University-East | Track and Field (Indoor) | 37.75 | 67.18 | 970 – 1,170 | 8718 | 44827 |
Indiana University-East
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| 30 | Indiana University-East | Other Sports | 31.68 | 67.18 | 970 – 1,170 | 8718 | 44827 |
Indiana University-East
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| 31 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Softball | 31.06 | 72.39 | 880 – 1,070 | 20451 | 41863 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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| 32 | Brescia University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 25.84 | 35.24 | 970 – 1,210 | 15634 | 39897 |
Brescia University
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| 33 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Volleyball | 24.93 | 72.39 | 880 – 1,070 | 20451 | 41863 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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| 34 | Oakland City University | Tennis | 1.07 | 82.51 | 870 – 1,150 | 16437 | 43190 |
Oakland City University
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| 35 | Brescia University | Bowling | 0 | 35.24 | 970 – 1,210 | 15634 | 39897 |
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Brescia University
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| 36 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Baseball | 0 | 83.07 | 940 – 1,140 | 3880 | 42134 |
Indiana University-Kokomo
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| 37 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Basketball | 0 | 83.07 | 940 – 1,140 | 3880 | 42134 |
Indiana University-Kokomo
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| 38 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 83.07 | 940 – 1,140 | 3880 | 42134 |
Indiana University-Kokomo
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| 39 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Golf | 0 | 83.07 | 940 – 1,140 | 3880 | 42134 |
Indiana University-Kokomo
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| 40 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Soccer | 0 | 83.07 | 940 – 1,140 | 3880 | 42134 |
Indiana University-Kokomo
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| 41 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Tennis | 0 | 83.07 | 940 – 1,140 | 3880 | 42134 |
Indiana University-Kokomo
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| 42 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Volleyball | 0 | 83.07 | 940 – 1,140 | 3880 | 42134 |
Indiana University-Kokomo
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| 43 | Indiana University-Southeast | Baseball | 0 | 84.2 | 990 – 1,200 | 9102 | 42290 |
Indiana University-Southeast
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| 44 | Indiana University-Southeast | Basketball | 0 | 84.2 | 990 – 1,200 | 9102 | 42290 |
Indiana University-Southeast
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| 45 | Indiana University-Southeast | Softball | 0 | 84.2 | 990 – 1,200 | 9102 | 42290 |
Indiana University-Southeast
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| 46 | Indiana University-Southeast | Tennis | 0 | 84.2 | 990 – 1,200 | 9102 | 42290 |
Indiana University-Southeast
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| 47 | Indiana University-Southeast | Volleyball | 0 | 84.2 | 990 – 1,200 | 9102 | 42290 |
Indiana University-Southeast
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| 48 | Midway University | Baseball | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 49 | Midway University | Basketball | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 50 | Midway University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 51 | Midway University | Football | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 52 | Midway University | Golf | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 53 | Midway University | Soccer | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 54 | Midway University | Softball | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 55 | Midway University | Swimming | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 56 | Midway University | Tennis | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 57 | Midway University | Volleyball | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 58 | Midway University | Wrestling | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 59 | Midway University | Other Sports | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 60 | Midway University | Archery | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 61 | Midway University | Bowling | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 62 | Midway University | Equestrian | 0 | 96.81 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 30679 | 40738 |
Midway University
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| 63 | Oakland City University | Baseball | 0 | 82.51 | 870 – 1,150 | 16437 | 43190 |
Oakland City University
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| 64 | Oakland City University | Basketball | 0 | 82.51 | 870 – 1,150 | 16437 | 43190 |
Oakland City University
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| 65 | Oakland City University | Football | 0 | 82.51 | 870 – 1,150 | 16437 | 43190 |
Oakland City University
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| 66 | Oakland City University | Golf | 0 | 82.51 | 870 – 1,150 | 16437 | 43190 |
Oakland City University
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| 67 | Oakland City University | Soccer | 0 | 82.51 | 870 – 1,150 | 16437 | 43190 |
Oakland City University
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| 68 | Oakland City University | Softball | 0 | 82.51 | 870 – 1,150 | 16437 | 43190 |
Oakland City University
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| 69 | Oakland City University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 82.51 | 870 – 1,150 | 16437 | 43190 |
Oakland City University
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| 70 | Oakland City University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 82.51 | 870 – 1,150 | 16437 | 43190 |
Oakland City University
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| 71 | Oakland City University | Cross Country | 0 | 82.51 | 870 – 1,150 | 16437 | 43190 |
Oakland City University
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| 72 | Oakland City University | Volleyball | 0 | 82.51 | 870 – 1,150 | 16437 | 43190 |
Oakland City University
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| 73 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Soccer | -21.98 | 72.39 | 880 – 1,070 | 20451 | 41863 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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| 74 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Basketball | -45.37 | 72.39 | 880 – 1,070 | 20451 | 41863 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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| 75 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Track and Field (Indoor) | -103.05 | 72.39 | 880 – 1,070 | 20451 | 41863 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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| 76 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | -103.05 | 72.39 | 880 – 1,070 | 20451 | 41863 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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| 77 | Shawnee State University | Cross Country | -159.23 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 78 | Shawnee State University | Other Sports | -209.89 | 81.47 | 980 – 1,190 | 13996 | 35080 |
Shawnee State University
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| 79 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Golf | -346 | 72.39 | 880 – 1,070 | 20451 | 41863 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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| 80 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Cross Country | -1738.33 | 72.39 | 880 – 1,070 | 20451 | 41863 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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