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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	Colorado College	Ice Hockey	16030.36	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $16,030 26.9% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
2	Schreiner University	Volleyball	618.47	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $618 354.5% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
3	Schreiner University	Basketball	345.23	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $345 201.1% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
4	Schreiner University	Wrestling	259.66	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $260 172.6% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
5	Colorado College	Cross Country	107.92	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $108 107.7% Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
6	Schreiner University	Soccer	106.56	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $107 77.0% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
7	Centenary College of Louisiana	Baseball	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
8	Centenary College of Louisiana	Basketball	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
9	Centenary College of Louisiana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
10	Centenary College of Louisiana	Football	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
11	Centenary College of Louisiana	Golf	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
12	Centenary College of Louisiana	Gymnastics	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
13	Centenary College of Louisiana	Lacrosse	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
14	Centenary College of Louisiana	Soccer	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
15	Centenary College of Louisiana	Softball	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
16	Centenary College of Louisiana	Swimming	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
17	Centenary College of Louisiana	Volleyball	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
18	Colorado College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
19	University of Dallas	Baseball	0	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
20	University of Dallas	Basketball	0	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
21	University of Dallas	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
22	University of Dallas	Golf	0	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
23	University of Dallas	Soccer	0	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
24	University of Dallas	Softball	0	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
25	University of Dallas	Tennis	0	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
26	University of Dallas	Volleyball	0	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
27	University of St Thomas	Baseball	0	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
28	University of St Thomas	Basketball	0	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
29	University of St Thomas	Golf	0	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
30	University of St Thomas	Soccer	0	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
31	University of St Thomas	Softball	0	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
32	University of St Thomas	Swimming	0	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
33	University of St Thomas	Tennis	0	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
34	University of St Thomas	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
35	University of St Thomas	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
36	University of St Thomas	Cross Country	0	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
37	University of St Thomas	Volleyball	0	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
38	Colorado College	Lacrosse	-71.7	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
39	Colorado College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-102.03	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
40	Schreiner University	Baseball	-167.36	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
41	Schreiner University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-232.76	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
42	Schreiner University	Softball	-296.63	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
43	Schreiner University	Tennis	-314.83	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
44	Schreiner University	Golf	-827.82	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
45	Colorado College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-1285.44	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
46	Colorado College	Tennis	-1328.9	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
47	Colorado College	Volleyball	-1512.05	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
48	Colorado College	Soccer	-1825.26	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611
49	Colorado College	Basketball	-5980.81	18.47	1,270 – 1,460	35281	47611	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO Scientia et Disciplina is the Latin motto of Colorado College which means “Learning through Hard Work.” It’s an extremely selective school – 30% of accepted students enroll. With over 80 undergraduate majors available, Political Science and Government, General is a common option. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.5% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,611

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

Ice Hockey

$16,030 26.9%

18.5%

1,270 – 1,460

$35,281

$47,611

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

Volleyball

$618 354.5%

88.0%

970 – 1,170

$21,786

$45,527

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

Basketball

$345 201.1%

88.0%

970 – 1,170

$21,786

$45,527

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

Wrestling

$260 172.6%

88.0%

970 – 1,170

$21,786

$45,527

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

Cross Country

$108 107.7%

18.5%

1,270 – 1,460

$35,281

$47,611

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

Soccer

$107 77.0%

88.0%

970 – 1,170

$21,786

$45,527

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

Baseball

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55.7%

1,050 – 1,210

$25,427

$42,821

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

Basketball

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55.7%

1,050 – 1,210

$25,427

$42,821

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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55.7%

1,050 – 1,210

$25,427

$42,821

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

Football

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55.7%

1,050 – 1,210

$25,427

$42,821

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

Golf

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55.7%

1,050 – 1,210

$25,427

$42,821

$16,030
26.9%

$618
354.5%

$345
201.1%

$260
172.6%

$108
107.7%

$107
77.0%