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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	Abilene Christian University	Football	10141.97	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $10,142 365.1% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
2	Abilene Christian University	Golf	8466.5	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,467 45.9% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
3	Abilene Christian University	Volleyball	3591.56	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,592 15.9% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
4	Abilene Christian University	Soccer	1069.54	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,070 240.5% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
5	Abilene Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	558.08	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $558 38.3% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
6	University of Central Arkansas	Baseball	0	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
7	University of Central Arkansas	Basketball	0	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
8	University of Central Arkansas	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
9	University of Central Arkansas	Football	0	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
10	University of Central Arkansas	Golf	0	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
11	University of Central Arkansas	Soccer	0	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
12	University of Central Arkansas	Softball	0	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
13	University of Central Arkansas	Tennis	0	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
14	University of Central Arkansas	Volleyball	0	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
15	University of Central Arkansas	Other Sports	0	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
16	University of Central Arkansas	Beach Volleyball	0	89.49	1,010 – 1,210	16362	36670	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Found in Conway, the University of Central Arkansas accepts 89% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,362 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,670
17	University of North Alabama	Baseball	0	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
18	University of North Alabama	Basketball	0	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
19	University of North Alabama	Football	0	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
20	University of North Alabama	Golf	0	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
21	University of North Alabama	Soccer	0	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
22	University of North Alabama	Softball	0	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
23	University of North Alabama	Tennis	0	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
24	University of North Alabama	Cross Country	0	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
25	University of North Alabama	Volleyball	0	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
26	University of North Alabama	Beach Volleyball	0	70.54	1,010 – 1,240	10441	38295	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference University of North Alabama Florence, AL Based in Florence, the University of North Alabama accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at the University of North Alabama will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,295
27	Abilene Christian University	Baseball	-3078.28	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
28	Abilene Christian University	Softball	-3657.12	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
29	Abilene Christian University	Tennis	-4226.12	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
30	Abilene Christian University	Basketball	-24334.29	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Athletic Conference Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727

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

Football

$10,142 365.1%

66.0%

1,010 – 1,250

$28,311

$46,727

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

Golf

$8,467 45.9%

66.0%

1,010 – 1,250

$28,311

$46,727

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

Volleyball

$3,592 15.9%

66.0%

1,010 – 1,250

$28,311

$46,727

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

Soccer

$1,070 240.5%

66.0%

1,010 – 1,250

$28,311

$46,727

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$558 38.3%

66.0%

1,010 – 1,250

$28,311

$46,727

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

Baseball

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89.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$16,362

$36,670

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

Basketball

--

89.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$16,362

$36,670

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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89.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$16,362

$36,670

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

Football

--

89.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$16,362

$36,670

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

Golf

--

89.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$16,362

$36,670

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

Soccer

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89.5%

1,010 – 1,210

$16,362

$36,670

$10,142
365.1%

$8,467
45.9%

$3,592
15.9%

$1,070
240.5%

$558
38.3%