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 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Ice Hockey | 3608 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 2 | State University of New York at Oswego | Ice Hockey | 3580.3 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 3 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Basketball | 2743.26 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 4 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Ice Hockey | 2331.98 | 75.18 | 1,060 – 1,280 | 15982 | 48089 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Plattsburgh
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| 5 | State University of New York at New Paltz | Basketball | 1609.12 | 61.61 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 17848 | 45555 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at New Paltz
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| 6 | State University of New York at New Paltz | Swimming | 1241.11 | 61.61 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 17848 | 45555 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at New Paltz
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| 7 | State University of New York at New Paltz | Baseball | 1152.7 | 61.61 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 17848 | 45555 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at New Paltz
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| 8 | State University of New York at New Paltz | Softball | 1139.27 | 61.61 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 17848 | 45555 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at New Paltz
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| 9 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Cross Country | 1120.81 | 75.18 | 1,060 – 1,280 | 15982 | 48089 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Plattsburgh
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| 10 | State University of New York at New Paltz | Soccer | 1089.12 | 61.61 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 17848 | 45555 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at New Paltz
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| 11 | State University of New York at New Paltz | Tennis | 1013 | 61.61 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 17848 | 45555 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at New Paltz
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| 12 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Softball | 896.13 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 13 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Tennis | 880.36 | 75.18 | 1,060 – 1,280 | 15982 | 48089 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Plattsburgh
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| 14 | State University of New York at New Paltz | Volleyball | 815.7 | 61.61 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 17848 | 45555 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at New Paltz
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| 15 | State University of New York at Oswego | Basketball | 757.24 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 16 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 488.61 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 17 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Lacrosse | 474.26 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 18 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 446.87 | 75.18 | 1,060 – 1,280 | 15982 | 48089 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Plattsburgh
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| 19 | State University of New York at Oswego | Softball | 437.27 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 20 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Track and Field (Indoor) | 404.09 | 75.18 | 1,060 – 1,280 | 15982 | 48089 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Plattsburgh
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| 21 | State University of New York at New Paltz | Field Hockey | 367.38 | 61.61 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 17848 | 45555 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at New Paltz
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| 22 | State University of New York at Oswego | Baseball | 365.77 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 23 | State University of New York at Oswego | Wrestling | 329.61 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 24 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 305.36 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 25 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Track and Field (Indoor) | 293.24 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 26 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Cross Country | 271.2 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 27 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Soccer | 251.4 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 28 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Equestrian | 179.87 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 29 | State University of New York at New Paltz | Lacrosse | 168.06 | 61.61 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 17848 | 45555 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at New Paltz
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| 30 | State University of New York at Oswego | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 156.94 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 31 | State University of New York at Oswego | Swimming | 147.71 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 32 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Field Hockey | 123.25 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 33 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Tennis | 122.27 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 34 | State University of New York at Oswego | Lacrosse | 121.46 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 35 | State University of New York at Oswego | Soccer | 118.71 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 36 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Volleyball | 110.42 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 37 | State University of New York at Oswego | Golf | 102.23 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 38 | State University of New York at Oswego | Field Hockey | 87.5 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 39 | State University of New York at New Paltz | Cross Country | 65.75 | 61.61 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 17848 | 45555 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at New Paltz
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| 40 | State University of New York at Oswego | Tennis | 19.84 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 41 | State University of New York at Oswego | Volleyball | 14.41 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 42 | State University of New York at Oswego | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 12.84 | 80.57 | 1,070 – 1,280 | 16923 | 46358 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceState University of New York at Oswego
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| 43 | SUNY College at Geneseo | Golf | 0 | 66.63 | 1,200 – 1,360 | 18698 | 51097 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Geneseo
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| 44 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Basketball | 0 | 77.7 | 970 – 1,150 | 14574 | 39440 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Potsdam
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| 45 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Ice Hockey | 0 | 77.7 | 970 – 1,150 | 14574 | 39440 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Potsdam
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| 46 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Lacrosse | 0 | 77.7 | 970 – 1,150 | 14574 | 39440 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Potsdam
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| 47 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Soccer | 0 | 77.7 | 970 – 1,150 | 14574 | 39440 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Potsdam
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| 48 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Softball | 0 | 77.7 | 970 – 1,150 | 14574 | 39440 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Potsdam
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| 49 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 77.7 | 970 – 1,150 | 14574 | 39440 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Potsdam
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| 50 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 77.7 | 970 – 1,150 | 14574 | 39440 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Potsdam
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| 51 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 77.7 | 970 – 1,150 | 14574 | 39440 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Potsdam
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| 52 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Cross Country | 0 | 77.7 | 970 – 1,150 | 14574 | 39440 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Potsdam
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| 53 | SUNY College at Potsdam | Volleyball | 0 | 77.7 | 970 – 1,150 | 14574 | 39440 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Potsdam
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| 54 | SUNY Oneonta | Baseball | 0 | 69.59 | 1,110 – 1,270 | 17918 | 49723 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY Oneonta
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| 55 | SUNY Oneonta | Basketball | 0 | 69.59 | 1,110 – 1,270 | 17918 | 49723 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY Oneonta
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| 56 | SUNY Oneonta | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 69.59 | 1,110 – 1,270 | 17918 | 49723 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY Oneonta
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| 57 | SUNY Oneonta | Field Hockey | 0 | 69.59 | 1,110 – 1,270 | 17918 | 49723 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY Oneonta
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| 58 | SUNY Oneonta | Lacrosse | 0 | 69.59 | 1,110 – 1,270 | 17918 | 49723 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY Oneonta
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| 59 | SUNY Oneonta | Soccer | 0 | 69.59 | 1,110 – 1,270 | 17918 | 49723 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY Oneonta
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| 60 | SUNY Oneonta | Softball | 0 | 69.59 | 1,110 – 1,270 | 17918 | 49723 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY Oneonta
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| 61 | SUNY Oneonta | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 69.59 | 1,110 – 1,270 | 17918 | 49723 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY Oneonta
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| 62 | SUNY Oneonta | Tennis | 0 | 69.59 | 1,110 – 1,270 | 17918 | 49723 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY Oneonta
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| 63 | SUNY Oneonta | Volleyball | 0 | 69.59 | 1,110 – 1,270 | 17918 | 49723 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY Oneonta
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| 64 | SUNY Oneonta | Wrestling | 0 | 69.59 | 1,110 – 1,270 | 17918 | 49723 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY Oneonta
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| 65 | SUNY at Fredonia | Baseball | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 66 | SUNY at Fredonia | Basketball | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 67 | SUNY at Fredonia | Ice Hockey | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 68 | SUNY at Fredonia | Lacrosse | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 69 | SUNY at Fredonia | Soccer | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 70 | SUNY at Fredonia | Softball | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 71 | SUNY at Fredonia | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 72 | SUNY at Fredonia | Tennis | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 73 | SUNY at Fredonia | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 74 | SUNY at Fredonia | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 75 | SUNY at Fredonia | Cross Country | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 76 | SUNY at Fredonia | Volleyball | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 77 | SUNY at Fredonia | Other Sports | 0 | 79.2 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 15830 | 40580 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY at Fredonia
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| 78 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Volleyball | -76.29 | 75.18 | 1,060 – 1,280 | 15982 | 48089 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Plattsburgh
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| 79 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Lacrosse | -434.56 | 75.18 | 1,060 – 1,280 | 15982 | 48089 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Plattsburgh
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| 80 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Baseball | -490.3 | 75.18 | 1,060 – 1,280 | 15982 | 48089 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Plattsburgh
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| 81 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Soccer | -502.39 | 75.18 | 1,060 – 1,280 | 15982 | 48089 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Plattsburgh
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| 82 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Softball | -1020.55 | 75.18 | 1,060 – 1,280 | 15982 | 48089 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Plattsburgh
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| 83 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | Basketball | -1377.29 | 75.18 | 1,060 – 1,280 | 15982 | 48089 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – State University of New York Athletic ConferenceSUNY College at Plattsburgh
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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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