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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 Nebraska at Omaha	Ice Hockey	126691.19	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $126,691 80.0% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
2	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Volleyball	63913.89	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $63,914 1,193.4% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
3	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Softball	12491.14	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12,491 180.6% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
4	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Golf	12163.1	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12,163 618.0% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
5	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Swimming and Diving (combined)	2189.09	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,189 2.1% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
6	University of Missouri-Kansas City	Golf	0.11	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
7	Oral Roberts University	Baseball	0	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 49% of students will......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
8	Oral Roberts University	Basketball	0	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 49% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
9	Oral Roberts University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 49% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
10	Oral Roberts University	Golf	0	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 49% of students will......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
11	Oral Roberts University	Soccer	0	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 49% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
12	Oral Roberts University	Tennis	0	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 49% of students will......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
13	Oral Roberts University	Volleyball	0	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 49% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
14	University of Denver	Basketball	0	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
15	University of Denver	Golf	0	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
16	University of Denver	Gymnastics	0	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
17	University of Denver	Ice Hockey	0	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
18	University of Denver	Lacrosse	0	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
19	University of Denver	Skiing	0	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
20	University of Denver	Soccer	0	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
21	University of Denver	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
22	University of Denver	Tennis	0	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
23	University of Denver	Volleyball	0	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
24	University of Denver	Other Sports	0	77.29	1,240 – 1,410	43324	57118	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Denver Denver, CO The University of Denver is home to the Evans Memorial Chapel, the oldest building on campus and the oldest Protestant church in the city. It has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 88%. DU’s motto is “Pro Scientia et Religione,” or “For Knowledge and Spirit.” Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,118
25	University of Missouri-Kansas City	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
26	University of Missouri-Kansas City	Soccer	0	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
27	University of Missouri-Kansas City	Softball	0	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
28	University of Missouri-Kansas City	Tennis	0	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
29	University of Missouri-Kansas City	Volleyball	0	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
30	University of Missouri-Kansas City	Basketball	-0.03	72.18	1,060 – 1,330	14201	50298	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, the University of Missouri-Kansas City accepts 72% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,298
31	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-6216.4	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
32	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Baseball	-21294.57	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
33	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Soccer	-29530.58	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
34	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Tennis	-30615	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
35	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Basketball	-53330.52	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League

Ice Hockey

$126,691 80.0%

87.3%

1,010 – 1,240

$13,284

$45,494

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League

Volleyball

$63,914 1,193.4%

87.3%

1,010 – 1,240

$13,284

$45,494

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League

Softball

$12,491 180.6%

87.3%

1,010 – 1,240

$13,284

$45,494

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League

Golf

$12,163 618.0%

87.3%

1,010 – 1,240

$13,284

$45,494

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League

Swimming and Diving (combined)

$2,189 2.1%

87.3%

1,010 – 1,240

$13,284

$45,494

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League

Golf

$0 0.0%

72.2%

1,060 – 1,330

$14,201

$50,298

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League

Baseball

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98.9%

1,020 – 1,260

$24,347

$39,112

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League

Basketball

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98.9%

1,020 – 1,260

$24,347

$39,112

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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98.9%

1,020 – 1,260

$24,347

$39,112

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League

Golf

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98.9%

1,020 – 1,260

$24,347

$39,112

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – The Summit League

Soccer

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98.9%

1,020 – 1,260

$24,347

$39,112

$126,691
80.0%

$63,914
1,193.4%

$12,491
180.6%

$12,163
618.0%

$2,189
2.1%

$0
0.0%