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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	University of Redlands	Golf	5434.15	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,434 323.8% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
2	Pitzer College	Water Polo	4600	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,600 275.5% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
3	Pomona College	Water Polo	4600	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,600 275.5% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
4	University of Redlands	Softball	3117.78	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,118 1,135.4% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
5	Occidental College	Tennis	3062.11	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,062 80.3% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
6	Occidental College	Basketball	2764.81	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,765 14.2% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
7	Occidental College	Lacrosse	2085.52	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,086 1.9% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
8	Pitzer College	Tennis	1958.38	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,958 71.4% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
9	Pomona College	Tennis	1958.38	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,958 71.4% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
10	Occidental College	Baseball	1512.46	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,512 14.7% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
11	Occidental College	Soccer	1503.02	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,503 29.4% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
12	Pitzer College	Basketball	1470.14	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,470 201.4% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
13	Pomona College	Basketball	1470.14	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,470 201.4% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
14	University of La Verne	Basketball	1444.95	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,445 24.8% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
15	Pitzer College	Golf	1330.54	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,331 42.7% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
16	Pomona College	Golf	1330.54	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,331 42.7% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
17	University of La Verne	Baseball	1310.76	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,311 43.1% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
18	University of Redlands	Tennis	1285.83	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,286 269.2% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
19	University of Redlands	Basketball	1205.94	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,206 323.5% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
20	University of La Verne	Water Polo	1149.2	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,149 179.0% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
21	Pitzer College	Soccer	1146.64	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,147 223.9% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
22	Pomona College	Soccer	1146.64	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,147 223.9% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
23	University of La Verne	Golf	1043.42	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,043 137.7% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
24	University of La Verne	Cross Country	1038.23	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,038 53.3% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
25	University of La Verne	Volleyball	957.22	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $957 32.5% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
26	University of Redlands	Lacrosse	898.82	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $899 256.7% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
27	University of Redlands	Volleyball	857.5	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $858 178.0% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
28	Occidental College	Golf	846.62	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $847 33.0% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
29	University of La Verne	Soccer	827.7	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $828 28.8% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
30	University of La Verne	Softball	820.42	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $820 236.1% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
31	Occidental College	Water Polo	796.03	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $796 27.3% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
32	University of La Verne	Swimming	711.41	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $711 Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
33	University of La Verne	Track and Field (Outdoor)	704.32	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $704 145.4% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
34	Pitzer College	Football	599.65	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $600 20.0% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
35	Pomona College	Football	599.65	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $600 20.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
36	Occidental College	Volleyball	490.85	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $491 11.9% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
37	Occidental College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	425.25	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $425 1.7% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
38	Pitzer College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	419.09	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $419 79.6% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
39	Pomona College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	419.09	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $419 79.6% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
40	University of Redlands	Water Polo	356.63	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $357 1.2% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
41	Occidental College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	310.49	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $310 28.1% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
42	Pitzer College	Lacrosse	305.06	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $305 36.4% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
43	Pomona College	Lacrosse	305.06	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $305 36.4% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
44	University of Redlands	Soccer	292.6	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $293 145.5% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
45	Occidental College	Softball	290.44	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $290 40.6% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
46	Pitzer College	Volleyball	281.68	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $282 300.1% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
47	Pomona College	Volleyball	281.68	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $282 300.1% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
48	University of La Verne	Football	231	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $231 9.2% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
49	University of Redlands	Swimming and Diving (combined)	211.06	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $211 228.2% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
50	Pitzer College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	173.88	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $174 212.3% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
51	Pomona College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	173.88	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $174 212.3% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
52	University of Redlands	Baseball	126.84	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $127 119.2% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
53	California Institute of Technology	Swimming and Diving (combined)	107.4	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $107 0.0% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
54	California Institute of Technology	Baseball	0	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
55	California Institute of Technology	Basketball	0	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
56	California Institute of Technology	Soccer	0	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
57	California Institute of Technology	Tennis	0	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
58	California Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
59	California Institute of Technology	Cross Country	0	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
60	California Institute of Technology	Volleyball	0	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
61	California Lutheran University	Baseball	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 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 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
62	California Lutheran University	Basketball	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 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 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
63	California Lutheran University	Football	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 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 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
64	California Lutheran University	Golf	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 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 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
65	California Lutheran University	Lacrosse	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 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 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
66	California Lutheran University	Soccer	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 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 -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
67	California Lutheran University	Softball	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 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 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
68	California Lutheran University	Swimming	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
69	California Lutheran University	Tennis	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 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 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
70	California Lutheran University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 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 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
71	California Lutheran University	Cross Country	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 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 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
72	California Lutheran University	Volleyball	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 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 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
73	California Lutheran University	Water Polo	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
74	Chapman University	Baseball	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
75	Chapman University	Basketball	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
76	Chapman University	Football	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
77	Chapman University	Golf	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
78	Chapman University	Lacrosse	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
79	Chapman University	Soccer	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
80	Chapman University	Softball	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
81	Chapman University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
82	Chapman University	Tennis	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
83	Chapman University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
84	Chapman University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
85	Chapman University	Cross Country	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
86	Chapman University	Volleyball	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
87	Chapman University	Water Polo	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
88	Claremont McKenna College	Baseball	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
89	Claremont McKenna College	Basketball	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
90	Claremont McKenna College	Football	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
91	Claremont McKenna College	Golf	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
92	Claremont McKenna College	Lacrosse	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
93	Claremont McKenna College	Soccer	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
94	Claremont McKenna College	Softball	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
95	Claremont McKenna College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
96	Claremont McKenna College	Tennis	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
97	Claremont McKenna College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
98	Claremont McKenna College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
99	Claremont McKenna College	Cross Country	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
100	Claremont McKenna College	Volleyball	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
101	Claremont McKenna College	Water Polo	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
102	Whittier College	Baseball	0	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
103	Whittier College	Basketball	0	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
104	Whittier College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will 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 -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
105	Whittier College	Lacrosse	0	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
106	Whittier College	Soccer	0	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
107	Whittier College	Softball	0	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
108	Whittier College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
109	Whittier College	Tennis	0	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
110	Whittier College	Volleyball	0	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
111	Whittier College	Water Polo	0	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
112	Pitzer College	Cross Country	-56.98	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
113	Pomona College	Cross Country	-56.98	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
114	University of Redlands	Cross Country	-61.63	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
115	Pitzer College	Baseball	-77.2	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
116	Pomona College	Baseball	-77.2	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
117	California Institute of Technology	Water Polo	-187.96	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
118	Pitzer College	Softball	-227.68	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
119	Pomona College	Softball	-227.68	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
120	University of Redlands	Football	-403.26	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
121	University of Redlands	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-2938	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686

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Golf

$5,434 323.8%

82.7%

1,110 – 1,350

$28,054

$61,686

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Water Polo

$4,600 275.5%

25.2%

1,190 – 1,370

$34,801

$51,784

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Water Polo

$4,600 275.5%

7.1%

1,490 – 1,560

$17,423

$60,850

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Softball

$3,118 1,135.4%

82.7%

1,110 – 1,350

$28,054

$61,686

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Tennis

$3,062 80.3%

44.2%

1,390 – 1,520

$47,113

$52,209

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$2,765 14.2%

44.2%

1,390 – 1,520

$47,113

$52,209

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Lacrosse

$2,086 1.9%

44.2%

1,390 – 1,520

$47,113

$52,209

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Tennis

$1,958 71.4%

25.2%

1,190 – 1,370

$34,801

$51,784

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Tennis

$1,958 71.4%

7.1%

1,490 – 1,560

$17,423

$60,850

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Baseball

$1,512 14.7%

44.2%

1,390 – 1,520

$47,113

$52,209

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Soccer

$1,503 29.4%

44.2%

1,390 – 1,520

$47,113

$52,209

$5,434
323.8%

$4,600
275.5%

$4,600
275.5%

$3,118
1,135.4%

$3,062
80.3%

$2,765
14.2%

$2,086
1.9%

$1,958
71.4%

$1,958
71.4%

$1,512
14.7%

$1,503
29.4%

$1,470
201.4%

$1,470
201.4%

$1,445
24.8%

$1,331
42.7%

$1,331
42.7%

$1,311
43.1%

$1,286
269.2%