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 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Football | 2778.38 | 85.25 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 20243 | 62863 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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| 2 | Colorado Mesa University | Volleyball | 2031.11 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 3 | Black Hills State University | Basketball | 1638.24 | 95.31 | 970 – 1,180 | 16474 | 38927 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceBlack Hills State University
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| 4 | Colorado Mesa University | Basketball | 1600.72 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 5 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Volleyball | 1502.58 | 85.25 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 20243 | 62863 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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| 6 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Basketball | 1224.62 | 85.25 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 20243 | 62863 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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| 7 | Fort Lewis College | Golf | 1179.67 | 93.23 | 1,060 – 1,260 | 16074 | 36352 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceFort Lewis College
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| 8 | Black Hills State University | Rodeo | 1140.56 | 95.31 | 970 – 1,180 | 16474 | 38927 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceBlack Hills State University
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| 9 | Fort Lewis College | Basketball | 809.67 | 93.23 | 1,060 – 1,260 | 16074 | 36352 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceFort Lewis College
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| 10 | Colorado Mesa University | Football | 704.99 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 11 | Colorado Mesa University | Softball | 680.05 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 12 | Black Hills State University | Other Sports | 593.67 | 95.31 | 970 – 1,180 | 16474 | 38927 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceBlack Hills State University
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| 13 | Black Hills State University | Soccer | 479.5 | 95.31 | 970 – 1,180 | 16474 | 38927 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceBlack Hills State University
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| 14 | Colorado Mesa University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 477.7 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 15 | Colorado Mesa University | Baseball | 460.94 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 16 | Colorado Mesa University | Other Sports | 366.64 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 17 | Colorado Mesa University | Wrestling | 357.51 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 18 | Westminster University | Lacrosse | 167.28 | 66.57 | 1,130 – 1,340 | 28156 | 52994 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestminster University
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| 19 | Westminster University | Soccer | 156.17 | 66.57 | 1,130 – 1,340 | 28156 | 52994 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestminster University
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| 20 | Black Hills State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 132.07 | 95.31 | 970 – 1,180 | 16474 | 38927 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceBlack Hills State University
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| 21 | Black Hills State University | Softball | 97.87 | 95.31 | 970 – 1,180 | 16474 | 38927 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceBlack Hills State University
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| 22 | Colorado Mesa University | Soccer | 36.4 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 23 | Fort Lewis College | Lacrosse | 32.97 | 93.23 | 1,060 – 1,260 | 16074 | 36352 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceFort Lewis College
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| 24 | Colorado Mesa University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 24.58 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 25 | Fort Lewis College | Soccer | 4.5 | 93.23 | 1,060 – 1,260 | 16074 | 36352 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceFort Lewis College
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| 26 | Westminster University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 2.53 | 66.57 | 1,130 – 1,340 | 28156 | 52994 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestminster University
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| 27 | Fort Lewis College | Softball | 0.05 | 93.23 | 1,060 – 1,260 | 16074 | 36352 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceFort Lewis College
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| 28 | Fort Lewis College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0.01 | 93.23 | 1,060 – 1,260 | 16074 | 36352 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceFort Lewis College
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| 29 | Adams State University | Baseball | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 30 | Adams State University | Basketball | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 31 | Adams State University | Football | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 32 | Adams State University | Golf | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 33 | Adams State University | Lacrosse | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 34 | Adams State University | Soccer | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 35 | Adams State University | Softball | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 36 | Adams State University | Swimming | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 37 | Adams State University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 38 | Adams State University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 39 | Adams State University | Cross Country | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 40 | Adams State University | Volleyball | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 41 | Adams State University | Wrestling | 0 | 30.76 | 870 – 1,080 | 13800 | 38338 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceAdams State University
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| 42 | Chadron State College | Basketball | 0 | 0 | -- | 13852 | 39139 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceChadron State College
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| 43 | Chadron State College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 0 | -- | 13852 | 39139 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceChadron State College
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| 44 | Chadron State College | Football | 0 | 0 | -- | 13852 | 39139 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceChadron State College
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| 45 | Chadron State College | Golf | 0 | 0 | -- | 13852 | 39139 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceChadron State College
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| 46 | Chadron State College | Softball | 0 | 0 | -- | 13852 | 39139 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceChadron State College
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| 47 | Chadron State College | Volleyball | 0 | 0 | -- | 13852 | 39139 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceChadron State College
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| 48 | Chadron State College | Wrestling | 0 | 0 | -- | 13852 | 39139 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceChadron State College
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| 49 | Chadron State College | Rodeo | 0 | 0 | -- | 13852 | 39139 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceChadron State College
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| 50 | Colorado Christian University | Baseball | 0 | 83.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 26770 | 41623 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Christian University
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| 51 | Colorado Christian University | Basketball | 0 | 83.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 26770 | 41623 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Christian University
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| 52 | Colorado Christian University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 83.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 26770 | 41623 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Christian University
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| 53 | Colorado Christian University | Golf | 0 | 83.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 26770 | 41623 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Christian University
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| 54 | Colorado Christian University | Soccer | 0 | 83.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 26770 | 41623 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Christian University
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| 55 | Colorado Christian University | Softball | 0 | 83.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 26770 | 41623 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Christian University
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| 56 | Colorado Christian University | Volleyball | 0 | 83.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 26770 | 41623 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Christian University
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| 57 | Colorado School of Mines | Baseball | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 58 | Colorado School of Mines | Basketball | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 59 | Colorado School of Mines | Football | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 60 | Colorado School of Mines | Golf | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 61 | Colorado School of Mines | Soccer | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 62 | Colorado School of Mines | Softball | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 63 | Colorado School of Mines | Swimming | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 64 | Colorado School of Mines | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 65 | Colorado School of Mines | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 66 | Colorado School of Mines | Cross Country | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 67 | Colorado School of Mines | Volleyball | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 68 | Colorado School of Mines | Wrestling | 0 | 59.6 | 1,330 – 1,470 | 29785 | 82950 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado School of Mines
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| 69 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Baseball | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 70 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Basketball | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 71 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 72 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Football | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 73 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Golf | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 74 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Lacrosse | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 75 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Soccer | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 76 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Softball | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 77 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Swimming | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 78 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Tennis | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 79 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Volleyball | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 80 | Colorado State University Pueblo | Wrestling | 0 | 98.21 | 880 – 1,120 | 14188 | 43053 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado State University Pueblo
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| 81 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Baseball | 0 | 99.14 | 910 – 1,140 | 13727 | 45391 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceMetropolitan State University of Denver
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| 82 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Basketball | 0 | 99.14 | 910 – 1,140 | 13727 | 45391 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceMetropolitan State University of Denver
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| 83 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 99.14 | 910 – 1,140 | 13727 | 45391 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceMetropolitan State University of Denver
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| 84 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Golf | 0 | 99.14 | 910 – 1,140 | 13727 | 45391 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceMetropolitan State University of Denver
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| 85 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Soccer | 0 | 99.14 | 910 – 1,140 | 13727 | 45391 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceMetropolitan State University of Denver
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| 86 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Softball | 0 | 99.14 | 910 – 1,140 | 13727 | 45391 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceMetropolitan State University of Denver
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| 87 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Tennis | 0 | 99.14 | 910 – 1,140 | 13727 | 45391 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceMetropolitan State University of Denver
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| 88 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | Volleyball | 0 | 99.14 | 910 – 1,140 | 13727 | 45391 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceMetropolitan State University of Denver
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| 89 | New Mexico Highlands University | Baseball | 0 | 94.81 | 850 – 1,040 | 15106 | 38952 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceNew Mexico Highlands University
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| 90 | New Mexico Highlands University | Basketball | 0 | 94.81 | 850 – 1,040 | 15106 | 38952 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceNew Mexico Highlands University
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| 91 | New Mexico Highlands University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 94.81 | 850 – 1,040 | 15106 | 38952 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceNew Mexico Highlands University
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| 92 | New Mexico Highlands University | Football | 0 | 94.81 | 850 – 1,040 | 15106 | 38952 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceNew Mexico Highlands University
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| 93 | New Mexico Highlands University | Soccer | 0 | 94.81 | 850 – 1,040 | 15106 | 38952 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceNew Mexico Highlands University
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| 94 | New Mexico Highlands University | Softball | 0 | 94.81 | 850 – 1,040 | 15106 | 38952 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceNew Mexico Highlands University
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| 95 | New Mexico Highlands University | Cross Country | 0 | 94.81 | 850 – 1,040 | 15106 | 38952 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceNew Mexico Highlands University
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| 96 | New Mexico Highlands University | Volleyball | 0 | 94.81 | 850 – 1,040 | 15106 | 38952 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceNew Mexico Highlands University
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| 97 | New Mexico Highlands University | Wrestling | 0 | 94.81 | 850 – 1,040 | 15106 | 38952 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceNew Mexico Highlands University
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| 98 | Regis University | Baseball | 0 | 86.39 | 1,090 – 1,310 | 25062 | 64557 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceRegis University
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| 99 | Regis University | Basketball | 0 | 86.39 | 1,090 – 1,310 | 25062 | 64557 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceRegis University
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| 100 | Regis University | Golf | 0 | 86.39 | 1,090 – 1,310 | 25062 | 64557 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceRegis University
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| 101 | Regis University | Lacrosse | 0 | 86.39 | 1,090 – 1,310 | 25062 | 64557 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceRegis University
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| 102 | Regis University | Soccer | 0 | 86.39 | 1,090 – 1,310 | 25062 | 64557 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceRegis University
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| 103 | Regis University | Softball | 0 | 86.39 | 1,090 – 1,310 | 25062 | 64557 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceRegis University
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| 104 | Regis University | Cross Country | 0 | 86.39 | 1,090 – 1,310 | 25062 | 64557 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceRegis University
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| 105 | Regis University | Volleyball | 0 | 86.39 | 1,090 – 1,310 | 25062 | 64557 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceRegis University
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| 106 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Baseball | 0 | 97.35 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 16816 | 45766 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs
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| 107 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Basketball | 0 | 97.35 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 16816 | 45766 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs
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| 108 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 97.35 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 16816 | 45766 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs
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| 109 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Lacrosse | 0 | 97.35 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 16816 | 45766 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs
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| 110 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Soccer | 0 | 97.35 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 16816 | 45766 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs
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| 111 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Softball | 0 | 97.35 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 16816 | 45766 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs
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| 112 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Volleyball | 0 | 97.35 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 16816 | 45766 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Colorado Colorado Springs
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| 113 | Western Colorado University | Basketball | 0 | 99.71 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 17709 | 40037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestern Colorado University
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| 114 | Western Colorado University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 99.71 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 17709 | 40037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestern Colorado University
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| 115 | Western Colorado University | Football | 0 | 99.71 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 17709 | 40037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestern Colorado University
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| 116 | Western Colorado University | Soccer | 0 | 99.71 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 17709 | 40037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestern Colorado University
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| 117 | Western Colorado University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 99.71 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 17709 | 40037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestern Colorado University
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| 118 | Western Colorado University | Volleyball | 0 | 99.71 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 17709 | 40037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestern Colorado University
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| 119 | Western Colorado University | Wrestling | 0 | 99.71 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 17709 | 40037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestern Colorado University
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| 120 | Westminster University | Basketball | 0 | 66.57 | 1,130 – 1,340 | 28156 | 52994 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestminster University
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| 121 | Westminster University | Golf | 0 | 66.57 | 1,130 – 1,340 | 28156 | 52994 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestminster University
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| 122 | Westminster University | Skiing | 0 | 66.57 | 1,130 – 1,340 | 28156 | 52994 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestminster University
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| 123 | Westminster University | Volleyball | 0 | 66.57 | 1,130 – 1,340 | 28156 | 52994 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceWestminster University
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| 124 | Fort Lewis College | Football | -0.01 | 93.23 | 1,060 – 1,260 | 16074 | 36352 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceFort Lewis College
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| 125 | Fort Lewis College | Volleyball | -0.06 | 93.23 | 1,060 – 1,260 | 16074 | 36352 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceFort Lewis College
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| 126 | Colorado Mesa University | Tennis | -94.15 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 127 | Colorado Mesa University | Lacrosse | -210.65 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 128 | Colorado Mesa University | Golf | -219.55 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 129 | Colorado Mesa University | Beach Volleyball | -246.3 | 98.29 | 920 – 1,180 | 15076 | 39223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceColorado Mesa University
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| 130 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -248.35 | 85.25 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 20243 | 62863 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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| 131 | Black Hills State University | Football | -844.28 | 95.31 | 970 – 1,180 | 16474 | 38927 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceBlack Hills State University
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| 132 | Black Hills State University | Golf | -1100.44 | 95.31 | 970 – 1,180 | 16474 | 38927 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceBlack Hills State University
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| 133 | Black Hills State University | Volleyball | -1154.78 | 95.31 | 970 – 1,180 | 16474 | 38927 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceBlack Hills State University
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| 134 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Soccer | -4306.47 | 85.25 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 20243 | 62863 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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| 135 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Golf | -5553 | 85.25 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 20243 | 62863 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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