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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	Catawba College	Golf	8067.38	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,067 37.4% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
2	Barton College	Tennis	6043.92	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,044 0.0% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
3	Wingate University	Basketball	4884.78	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,885 30.4% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
4	Wingate University	Golf	4581.57	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,582 7.3% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
5	Carson-Newman University	Football	4143.01	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,143 14.1% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
6	Wingate University	Softball	3698.2	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,698 37.9% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
7	Catawba College	Baseball	3658.38	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,658 257.3% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
8	Carson-Newman University	Basketball	3603.09	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,603 15.1% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
9	Catawba College	Football	3347.12	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,347 865.5% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
10	Catawba College	Swimming	2915.06	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,915 75.2% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
11	Newberry College	Tennis	2677.18	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,677 456.3% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
12	Catawba College	Volleyball	2595.05	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,595 325.3% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
13	Wingate University	Tennis	2486.11	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,486 153.8% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
14	Wingate University	Volleyball	2409	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,409 5.5% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
15	Catawba College	Tennis	2178.38	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,178 34.3% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
16	Anderson University	Volleyball	2054.9	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,055 124.1% Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
17	Wingate University	Field Hockey	2043.43	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,043 4,593.2% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
18	Catawba College	Softball	1975.11	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,975 320.1% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
19	Catawba College	Soccer	1889.1	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,889 324.2% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
20	Newberry College	Basketball	1881.72	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,882 226.9% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
21	Anderson University	Baseball	1875.38	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,875 973.1% Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
22	Anderson University	Golf	1749.76	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,750 321.9% Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
23	Catawba College	Lacrosse	1503.01	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,503 24.9% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
24	Newberry College	Other Sports	1294.42	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,294 55.0% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
25	Wingate University	Baseball	1260.78	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,261 45.9% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
26	Catawba College	Basketball	1227.77	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,228 143.8% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
27	Barton College	Softball	1173.82	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,174 0.0% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
28	Carson-Newman University	Beach Volleyball	1087.38	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,087 605.5% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
29	Carson-Newman University	Baseball	999.87	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,000 116.1% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
30	Barton College	Football	999.8	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,000 0.0% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
31	Anderson University	Softball	941.89	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $942 53.8% Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
32	Anderson University	Basketball	912.32	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $912 15.3% Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
33	Carson-Newman University	Volleyball	848.62	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $849 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
34	Anderson University	Tennis	816.68	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $817 1,393.8% Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
35	Newberry College	Golf	791.32	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $791 330.5% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
36	Catawba College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	782.06	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $782 329.4% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
37	Catawba College	Beach Volleyball	695.13	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $695 120.2% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
38	Wingate University	Football	692.71	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $693 184.8% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
39	Carson-Newman University	Golf	670.33	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $670 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
40	Barton College	Basketball	663.91	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $664 0.0% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
41	Newberry College	Lacrosse	642.02	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $642 307.6% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
42	Newberry College	Wrestling	617	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $617 543.0% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
43	Anderson University	Lacrosse	602.29	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $602 30.3% Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
44	Newberry College	Field Hockey	596.93	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $597 632.7% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
45	Wingate University	Soccer	577.27	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $577 34.8% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
46	Newberry College	Football	460.93	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $461 44.7% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
47	Wingate University	Swimming	446.85	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $447 295.1% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
48	Newberry College	Softball	412.84	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $413 152.5% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
49	Barton College	Baseball	391.91	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $392 0.0% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
50	Barton College	Lacrosse	370.04	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $370 0.0% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
51	Wingate University	Lacrosse	308.94	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $309 46.1% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
52	Wingate University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	247.51	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $248 15,766.0% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
53	Barton College	Other Sports	229.87	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $230 0.0% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
54	Lincoln Memorial University	Volleyball	201.66	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $202 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
55	Lincoln Memorial University	Softball	192.06	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $192 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
56	Newberry College	Volleyball	190.29	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $190 386.6% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
57	Coker University	Track and Field (Indoor)	181.03	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $181 0.0% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
58	Coker University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	160.92	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $161 0.0% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
59	Barton College	Soccer	155.73	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $156 0.0% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
60	Barton College	Volleyball	149.63	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $150 Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
61	Carson-Newman University	Track and Field (Indoor)	144.49	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $144 Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
62	Carson-Newman University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	144.48	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $144 32.8% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
63	Coker University	Lacrosse	139.8	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $140 42.4% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
64	Lincoln Memorial University	Basketball	108.79	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $109 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
65	Coker University	Soccer	96.76	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $97 64.9% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
66	Lincoln Memorial University	Wrestling	86.05	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $86 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
67	Lincoln Memorial University	Tennis	77.55	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $78 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
68	Newberry College	Baseball	68.6	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $69 142.4% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
69	Coker University	Other Sports	63.54	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $64 49.9% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
70	Lincoln Memorial University	Golf	52.33	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $52 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
71	Newberry College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	42.73	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $43 106.4% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
72	Carson-Newman University	Swimming	40.14	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $40 81.6% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
73	Coker University	Wrestling	26.97	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $27 46.1% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
74	Coker University	Field Hockey	25.06	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $25 26.5% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
75	Coker University	Baseball	24.41	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $24 98.0% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
76	Lincoln Memorial University	Lacrosse	12.88	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $13 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
77	Tusculum University	Soccer	10.59	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $11 87.5% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
78	Newberry College	Soccer	7.84	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8 104.6% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
79	Lincoln Memorial University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	7.2	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
80	Lincoln Memorial University	Soccer	4.34	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
81	Barton College	Golf	0	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
82	Barton College	Swimming	0	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
83	Barton College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
84	Barton College	Cross Country	0	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
85	Barton College	Bowling	0	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
86	Emory & Henry University	Baseball	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
87	Emory & Henry University	Basketball	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
88	Emory & Henry University	Football	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
89	Emory & Henry University	Golf	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
90	Emory & Henry University	Lacrosse	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
91	Emory & Henry University	Soccer	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
92	Emory & Henry University	Softball	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
93	Emory & Henry University	Swimming	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
94	Emory & Henry University	Tennis	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
95	Emory & Henry University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
96	Emory & Henry University	Volleyball	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
97	Emory & Henry University	Wrestling	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
98	Emory & Henry University	Other Sports	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
99	Emory & Henry University	Equestrian	0	96.33	970 – 1,170	21714	39448	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Emory & Henry University Emory, VA Found in Emory, Emory & Henry University accepts 96% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,448
100	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Baseball	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
101	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Basketball	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
102	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Football	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
103	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Golf	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
104	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Lacrosse	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
105	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Soccer	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
106	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Softball	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
107	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Swimming	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
108	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Tennis	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
109	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
110	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently 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 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
111	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Cross Country	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
112	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Volleyball	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
113	Lenoir-Rhyne University	Other Sports	0	80.68	970 – 1,180	24042	44799	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory, NC Located in Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $24,042 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,799
114	Lincoln Memorial University	Baseball	0	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
115	Lincoln Memorial University	Field Hockey	0	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
116	Mars Hill University	Baseball	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
117	Mars Hill University	Basketball	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
118	Mars Hill University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
119	Mars Hill University	Football	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
120	Mars Hill University	Golf	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
121	Mars Hill University	Lacrosse	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
122	Mars Hill University	Soccer	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
123	Mars Hill University	Softball	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
124	Mars Hill University	Swimming	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
125	Mars Hill University	Tennis	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
126	Mars Hill University	Volleyball	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
127	Mars Hill University	Other Sports	0	68.22	1,000 – 1,200	19842	35680	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC Found in Mars Hill, Mars Hill University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students attending Mars Hill University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,842 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,680
128	Tusculum University	Baseball	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
129	Tusculum University	Basketball	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% 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 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
130	Tusculum University	Football	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
131	Tusculum University	Golf	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
132	Tusculum University	Lacrosse	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
133	Tusculum University	Softball	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
134	Tusculum University	Tennis	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
135	Tusculum University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
136	Tusculum University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% 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 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
137	Tusculum University	Cross Country	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
138	Tusculum University	Volleyball	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% 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 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
139	Tusculum University	Beach Volleyball	0	60.42	930 – 1,140	22961	39925	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Tusculum University Greeneville, TN Found in Greeneville, Tusculum University’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,925
140	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Baseball	0	93.92	950 – 1,180	10409	39725	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 93% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
141	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Basketball	0	93.92	950 – 1,180	10409	39725	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 93% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
142	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Football	0	93.92	950 – 1,180	10409	39725	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 93% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
143	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Golf	0	93.92	950 – 1,180	10409	39725	#143 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 93% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
144	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Lacrosse	0	93.92	950 – 1,180	10409	39725	#144 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 93% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year......Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
145	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Softball	0	93.92	950 – 1,180	10409	39725	#145 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 93% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
146	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Tennis	0	93.92	950 – 1,180	10409	39725	#146 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 93% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
147	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	93.92	950 – 1,180	10409	39725	#147 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 93% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
148	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	93.92	950 – 1,180	10409	39725	#148 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 93% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
149	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Cross Country	0	93.92	950 – 1,180	10409	39725	#149 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 93% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
150	University of Virginia's College at Wise	Volleyball	0	93.92	950 – 1,180	10409	39725	#150 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA Found in Wise, the University of Virginia's College at Wise accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 93% of students attending the University of Virginia's College at Wise will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,409 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,725
151	Coker University	Basketball	-18.35	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#151 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
152	Coker University	Cross Country	-26.2	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#152 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
153	Carson-Newman University	Softball	-56	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#153 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
154	Anderson University	Soccer	-94.58	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#154 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
155	Coker University	Golf	-221.95	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#155 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
156	Carson-Newman University	Soccer	-242.46	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#156 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
157	Coker University	Volleyball	-273.95	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#157 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
158	Anderson University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-318.35	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#158 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
159	Coker University	Softball	-435.7	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#159 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
160	Coker University	Tennis	-529.3	97.23	930 – 1,080	18910	36650	#160 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Coker University Hartsville, SC Coker University was originally a high school when it opened in 1894. It was converted to the Coker College for Women in 1908 and became a university in 2019. Competing in the NCAA Division II without football South Atlantic Conference, the Cobras wear navy blue, light blue, and gold....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $18,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,650
161	Wingate University	Other Sports	-557.32	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#161 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
162	Carson-Newman University	Cross Country	-909.52	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#162 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
163	Carson-Newman University	Tennis	-6625.5	90.45	1,010 – 1,210	19755	39324	#163 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference

Golf

$8,067 37.4%

75.2%

960 – 1,240

$18,319

$36,912

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference

Tennis

$6,044 0.0%

94.2%

950 – 1,150

$23,804

$40,785

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference

Basketball

$4,885 30.4%

91.1%

990 – 1,210

$21,464

$43,992

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference

Golf

$4,582 7.3%

91.1%

990 – 1,210

$21,464

$43,992

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference

Football

$4,143 14.1%

90.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$19,755

$39,324

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference

Softball

$3,698 37.9%

91.1%

990 – 1,210

$21,464

$43,992

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference

Baseball

$3,658 257.3%

75.2%

960 – 1,240

$18,319

$36,912

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference

Basketball

$3,603 15.1%

90.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$19,755

$39,324

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference

Football

$3,347 865.5%

75.2%

960 – 1,240

$18,319

$36,912

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference

Swimming

$2,915 75.2%

75.2%

960 – 1,240

$18,319

$36,912

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – South Atlantic Conference

Tennis

$2,677 456.3%

74.8%

910 – 1,100

$20,941

$38,983

$8,067
37.4%

$6,044
0.0%

$4,885
30.4%

$4,582
7.3%

$4,143
14.1%

$3,698
37.9%

$3,658
257.3%

$3,603
15.1%

$3,347
865.5%

$2,915
75.2%

$2,677
456.3%

$2,595
325.3%

$2,486
153.8%

$2,409
5.5%

$2,178
34.3%

$2,055
124.1%

$2,043
4,593.2%

$1,975
320.1%