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 | Saint Elizabeth University | Softball | 2411.62 | 95.41 | 890 – 1,090 | 18412 | 49479 |
Saint Elizabeth University
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| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Softball | 2212 | 98.67 | 1,090 – 1,280 | 22450 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
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| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Volleyball | 2157.73 | 97.6 | 1,120 – 1,320 | 22406 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Baseball | 1600.46 | 98.67 | 1,090 – 1,280 | 22450 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
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| 5 | Saint Elizabeth University | Cross Country | 1574.6 | 95.41 | 890 – 1,090 | 18412 | 49479 |
Saint Elizabeth University
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| 6 | Saint Elizabeth University | Basketball | 1434.29 | 95.41 | 890 – 1,090 | 18412 | 49479 |
Saint Elizabeth University
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| 7 | Saint Elizabeth University | Other Sports | 964.07 | 95.41 | 890 – 1,090 | 18412 | 49479 |
Saint Elizabeth University
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| 8 | Saint Elizabeth University | Volleyball | 786.59 | 95.41 | 890 – 1,090 | 18412 | 49479 |
Saint Elizabeth University
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| 9 | Saint Elizabeth University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 748.97 | 95.41 | 890 – 1,090 | 18412 | 49479 |
#9
Saint Elizabeth University
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| 10 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | Softball | 698.47 | 86.49 | 920 – 1,140 | 22552 | 63918 |
Notre Dame of Maryland University
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| 11 | University of Valley Forge | Baseball | 615.63 | 61.2 | 930 – 1,190 | 27854 | 35671 |
University of Valley Forge
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| 12 | University of Valley Forge | Basketball | 513.16 | 61.2 | 930 – 1,190 | 27854 | 35671 |
University of Valley Forge
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| 13 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | Basketball | 490.12 | 86.49 | 920 – 1,140 | 22552 | 63918 |
Notre Dame of Maryland University
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| 14 | University of Valley Forge | Volleyball | 431.91 | 61.2 | 930 – 1,190 | 27854 | 35671 |
University of Valley Forge
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| 15 | Saint Elizabeth University | Soccer | 351.25 | 95.41 | 890 – 1,090 | 18412 | 49479 |
Saint Elizabeth University
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| 16 | University of Valley Forge | Soccer | 235.65 | 61.2 | 930 – 1,190 | 27854 | 35671 |
University of Valley Forge
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| 17 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Cross Country | 233.26 | 97.6 | 1,120 – 1,320 | 22406 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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| 18 | Saint Elizabeth University | Baseball | 223.61 | 95.41 | 890 – 1,090 | 18412 | 49479 |
Saint Elizabeth University
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| 19 | University of Valley Forge | Softball | 204.13 | 61.2 | 930 – 1,190 | 27854 | 35671 |
University of Valley Forge
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| 20 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Track and Field (Indoor) | 179.88 | 97.6 | 1,120 – 1,320 | 22406 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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| 21 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | Soccer | 178.16 | 86.49 | 920 – 1,140 | 22552 | 63918 |
Notre Dame of Maryland University
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| 22 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 150.19 | 97.6 | 1,120 – 1,320 | 22406 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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| 23 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Cross Country | 136.81 | 98.67 | 1,090 – 1,280 | 22450 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
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| 24 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Tennis | 72.92 | 98.67 | 1,090 – 1,280 | 22450 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
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| 25 | University of Valley Forge | Cross Country | 47.82 | 61.2 | 930 – 1,190 | 27854 | 35671 |
University of Valley Forge
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| 26 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | Lacrosse | 19.47 | 86.49 | 920 – 1,140 | 22552 | 63918 |
Notre Dame of Maryland University
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| 27 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | Tennis | 0 | 86.49 | 920 – 1,140 | 22552 | 63918 |
Notre Dame of Maryland University
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| 28 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | Cross Country | 0 | 86.49 | 920 – 1,140 | 22552 | 63918 |
#28
Notre Dame of Maryland University
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| 29 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | Volleyball | 0 | 86.49 | 920 – 1,140 | 22552 | 63918 |
Notre Dame of Maryland University
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| 30 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Baseball | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 31 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Basketball | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 32 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Golf | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 33 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Lacrosse | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 34 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Soccer | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 35 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Softball | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 36 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Tennis | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 37 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Cross Country | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 38 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Volleyball | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 39 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Wrestling | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 40 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Other Sports | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 41 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | Archery | 0 | 74.23 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 24650 | 47995 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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| 42 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Baseball | 0 | 96.77 | 1,080 – 1,270 | 17561 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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| 43 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Basketball | 0 | 96.77 | 1,080 – 1,270 | 17561 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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| 44 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Golf | 0 | 96.77 | 1,080 – 1,270 | 17561 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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| 45 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Soccer | 0 | 96.77 | 1,080 – 1,270 | 17561 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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| 46 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Softball | 0 | 96.77 | 1,080 – 1,270 | 17561 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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| 47 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Tennis | 0 | 96.77 | 1,080 – 1,270 | 17561 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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| 48 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 96.77 | 1,080 – 1,270 | 17561 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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| 49 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Cross Country | 0 | 96.77 | 1,080 – 1,270 | 17561 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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| 50 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Volleyball | 0 | 96.77 | 1,080 – 1,270 | 17561 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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| 51 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Baseball | 0 | 97.6 | 1,120 – 1,320 | 22406 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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| 52 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Basketball | 0 | 97.6 | 1,120 – 1,320 | 22406 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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| 53 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Golf | 0 | 97.6 | 1,120 – 1,320 | 22406 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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| 54 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Soccer | 0 | 97.6 | 1,120 – 1,320 | 22406 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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| 55 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Softball | 0 | 97.6 | 1,120 – 1,320 | 22406 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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| 56 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Baseball | 0 | 68.63 | 1,160 – 1,350 | 20679 | 52286 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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| 57 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Basketball | 0 | 68.63 | 1,160 – 1,350 | 20679 | 52286 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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| 58 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 68.63 | 1,160 – 1,350 | 20679 | 52286 |
#58
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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| 59 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Field Hockey | 0 | 68.63 | 1,160 – 1,350 | 20679 | 52286 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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| 60 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Lacrosse | 0 | 68.63 | 1,160 – 1,350 | 20679 | 52286 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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| 61 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Rowing | 0 | 68.63 | 1,160 – 1,350 | 20679 | 52286 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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| 62 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Soccer | 0 | 68.63 | 1,160 – 1,350 | 20679 | 52286 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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| 63 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Swimming | 0 | 68.63 | 1,160 – 1,350 | 20679 | 52286 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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| 64 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Tennis | 0 | 68.63 | 1,160 – 1,350 | 20679 | 52286 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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| 65 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Volleyball | 0 | 68.63 | 1,160 – 1,350 | 20679 | 52286 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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| 66 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | Sailing | 0 | 68.63 | 1,160 – 1,350 | 20679 | 52286 |
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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| 67 | Wilson College | Baseball | 0 | 95.32 | 960 – 1,120 | 21567 | 37049 |
Wilson College
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| 68 | Wilson College | Basketball | 0 | 95.32 | 960 – 1,120 | 21567 | 37049 |
Wilson College
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| 69 | Wilson College | Field Hockey | 0 | 95.32 | 960 – 1,120 | 21567 | 37049 |
Wilson College
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| 70 | Wilson College | Golf | 0 | 95.32 | 960 – 1,120 | 21567 | 37049 |
Wilson College
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| 71 | Wilson College | Lacrosse | 0 | 95.32 | 960 – 1,120 | 21567 | 37049 |
Wilson College
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| 72 | Wilson College | Soccer | 0 | 95.32 | 960 – 1,120 | 21567 | 37049 |
Wilson College
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| 73 | Wilson College | Softball | 0 | 95.32 | 960 – 1,120 | 21567 | 37049 |
Wilson College
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| 74 | Wilson College | Volleyball | 0 | 95.32 | 960 – 1,120 | 21567 | 37049 |
Wilson College
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| 75 | Wilson College | Other Sports | 0 | 95.32 | 960 – 1,120 | 21567 | 37049 |
Wilson College
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| 76 | Wilson College | Equestrian | 0 | 95.32 | 960 – 1,120 | 21567 | 37049 |
Wilson College
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| 77 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Soccer | -273.76 | 98.67 | 1,090 – 1,280 | 22450 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
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| 78 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Golf | -337 | 98.67 | 1,090 – 1,280 | 22450 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
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| 79 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Basketball | -405.86 | 98.67 | 1,090 – 1,280 | 22450 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
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| 80 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | Volleyball | -650.5 | 98.67 | 1,090 – 1,280 | 22450 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
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| 81 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Tennis | -881.83 | 97.6 | 1,120 – 1,320 | 22406 | 55620 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
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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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