This ranking is based on the profitability of each sports program at a college or university, divided by the number of college athletes on in that sport. Institutions with higher profitability per athlete may have an overall higher profit from sports or a relatively lower number of student athletes.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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| 1 | Fontbonne University | Other Sports | 7412.79 | 95.03 | 970 – 1,210 | 19519 | 44150 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceFontbonne University
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| 2 | Webster University | Volleyball | 3344.48 | 95.94 | 990 – 1,220 | 27695 | 39656 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceWebster University
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| 3 | Webster University | Baseball | 2434.52 | 95.94 | 990 – 1,220 | 27695 | 39656 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceWebster University
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| 4 | Webster University | Soccer | 2196.61 | 95.94 | 990 – 1,220 | 27695 | 39656 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceWebster University
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| 5 | Mississippi University for Women | Basketball | 1037.6 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceMississippi University for Women
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| 6 | Webster University | Golf | 1022 | 95.94 | 990 – 1,220 | 27695 | 39656 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceWebster University
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| 7 | Webster University | Basketball | 725.25 | 95.94 | 990 – 1,220 | 27695 | 39656 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceWebster University
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| 8 | Mississippi University for Women | Baseball | 710.09 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceMississippi University for Women
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| 9 | Mississippi University for Women | Softball | 520.53 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceMississippi University for Women
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| 10 | Mississippi University for Women | Volleyball | 514.57 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceMississippi University for Women
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| 11 | Mississippi University for Women | Golf | 254.44 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceMississippi University for Women
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| 12 | Fontbonne University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 194.09 | 95.03 | 970 – 1,210 | 19519 | 44150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceFontbonne University
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| 13 | Webster University | Cross Country | 136.62 | 95.94 | 990 – 1,220 | 27695 | 39656 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceWebster University
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| 14 | Webster University | Tennis | 60.68 | 95.94 | 990 – 1,220 | 27695 | 39656 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceWebster University
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| 15 | Webster University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 58.46 | 95.94 | 990 – 1,220 | 27695 | 39656 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceWebster University
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| 16 | Mississippi University for Women | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 29.53 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceMississippi University for Women
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| 17 | Mississippi University for Women | Tennis | 18 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceMississippi University for Women
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| 18 | Mississippi University for Women | Soccer | 11.69 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceMississippi University for Women
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| 19 | Blackburn College | Baseball | 0 | 80.14 | 890 – 1,150 | 21349 | 36665 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceBlackburn College
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| 20 | Blackburn College | Basketball | 0 | 80.14 | 890 – 1,150 | 21349 | 36665 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceBlackburn College
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| 21 | Blackburn College | Golf | 0 | 80.14 | 890 – 1,150 | 21349 | 36665 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceBlackburn College
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| 22 | Blackburn College | Soccer | 0 | 80.14 | 890 – 1,150 | 21349 | 36665 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceBlackburn College
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| 23 | Blackburn College | Softball | 0 | 80.14 | 890 – 1,150 | 21349 | 36665 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceBlackburn College
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| 24 | Blackburn College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 80.14 | 890 – 1,150 | 21349 | 36665 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceBlackburn College
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| 25 | Blackburn College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 80.14 | 890 – 1,150 | 21349 | 36665 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceBlackburn College
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| 26 | Blackburn College | Cross Country | 0 | 80.14 | 890 – 1,150 | 21349 | 36665 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceBlackburn College
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| 27 | Blackburn College | Volleyball | 0 | 80.14 | 890 – 1,150 | 21349 | 36665 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceBlackburn College
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| 28 | Spalding University | Baseball | 0 | 98.64 | 960 – 1,140 | 25539 | 42870 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceSpalding University
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| 29 | Spalding University | Basketball | 0 | 98.64 | 960 – 1,140 | 25539 | 42870 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceSpalding University
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| 30 | Spalding University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 98.64 | 960 – 1,140 | 25539 | 42870 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceSpalding University
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| 31 | Spalding University | Golf | 0 | 98.64 | 960 – 1,140 | 25539 | 42870 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceSpalding University
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| 32 | Spalding University | Lacrosse | 0 | 98.64 | 960 – 1,140 | 25539 | 42870 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceSpalding University
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| 33 | Spalding University | Soccer | 0 | 98.64 | 960 – 1,140 | 25539 | 42870 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceSpalding University
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| 34 | Spalding University | Softball | 0 | 98.64 | 960 – 1,140 | 25539 | 42870 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceSpalding University
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| 35 | Spalding University | Volleyball | 0 | 98.64 | 960 – 1,140 | 25539 | 42870 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceSpalding University
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| 36 | Webster University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | -28.57 | 95.94 | 990 – 1,220 | 27695 | 39656 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceWebster University
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| 37 | Fontbonne University | Basketball | -526.5 | 95.03 | 970 – 1,210 | 19519 | 44150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceFontbonne University
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| 38 | Fontbonne University | Baseball | -552.08 | 95.03 | 970 – 1,210 | 19519 | 44150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceFontbonne University
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| 39 | Fontbonne University | Soccer | -1080 | 95.03 | 970 – 1,210 | 19519 | 44150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceFontbonne University
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| 40 | Fontbonne University | Wrestling | -1924.2 | 95.03 | 970 – 1,210 | 19519 | 44150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceFontbonne University
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| 41 | Fontbonne University | Softball | -2333.78 | 95.03 | 970 – 1,210 | 19519 | 44150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceFontbonne University
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| 42 | Webster University | Softball | -2801.53 | 95.94 | 990 – 1,220 | 27695 | 39656 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceWebster University
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| 43 | Fontbonne University | Volleyball | -3020 | 95.03 | 970 – 1,210 | 19519 | 44150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceFontbonne University
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| 44 | Fontbonne University | Golf | -3491.31 | 95.03 | 970 – 1,210 | 19519 | 44150 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceFontbonne University
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School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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