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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	Bethany Lutheran College	Softball	1321.09	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,321 9,255.2% Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
2	Greenville University	Softball	692.59	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $693 304.1% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
3	Greenville University	Tennis	358.38	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $358 73.8% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
4	University of Minnesota-Morris	Basketball	256.5	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $257 55.3% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
5	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Volleyball	239.89	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $240 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
6	University of Minnesota-Morris	Golf	226.79	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $227 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
7	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Basketball	172.58	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $173 10.8% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
8	University of Minnesota-Morris	Tennis	163.2	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $163 39.1% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
9	Greenville University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	157.05	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $157 15.0% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
10	Greenville University	Basketball	155.36	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $155 302.0% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
11	Greenville University	Volleyball	146.71	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $147 73.4% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
12	University of Minnesota-Morris	Soccer	126.63	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $127 72.9% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
13	University of Minnesota-Morris	Football	116.75	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $117 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
14	University of Minnesota-Morris	Swimming and Diving (combined)	87.76	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $88 75.3% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
15	University of Minnesota-Morris	Volleyball	85.79	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $86 77.6% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
16	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Football	70.04	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $70 28.0% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
17	University of Minnesota-Morris	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	52.08	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $52 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
18	University of Minnesota-Morris	Baseball	51.72	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $52 112.0% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
19	Bethany Lutheran College	Tennis	21.37	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $21 106.8% Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
20	Greenville University	Baseball	13.9	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $14 98.3% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
21	Bethany Lutheran College	Baseball	2.65	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3 100.9% Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
22	Crown College	Baseball	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
23	Crown College	Basketball	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
24	Crown College	Football	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
25	Crown College	Golf	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
26	Crown College	Soccer	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
27	Crown College	Softball	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
28	Crown College	Tennis	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
29	Crown College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
30	Crown College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
31	Crown College	Cross Country	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
32	Crown College	Volleyball	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
33	Martin Luther College	Baseball	0	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
34	Martin Luther College	Basketball	0	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
35	Martin Luther College	Football	0	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
36	Martin Luther College	Golf	0	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
37	Martin Luther College	Soccer	0	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
38	Martin Luther College	Softball	0	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
39	Martin Luther College	Tennis	0	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
40	Martin Luther College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
41	Martin Luther College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
42	Martin Luther College	Cross Country	0	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
43	Martin Luther College	Volleyball	0	87.17	1,080 – 1,310	21072	40760	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Martin Luther College New Ulm, MN Martin Luther College’s motto is “Via Veritas Vita,” or “The Way, the Truth, the Life.” Many students study Theology and Religious Vocations, and Other. The school was established in 1995 when Northwestern College (1865) merged with Dr. Martin Luther College (1884). Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,760
44	North Central University	Baseball	0	90.82	970 – 1,180	23694	37688	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 92% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 76% first......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
45	North Central University	Basketball	0	90.82	970 – 1,180	23694	37688	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 92% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 76% first......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
46	North Central University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	90.82	970 – 1,180	23694	37688	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 92% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 76% first......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
47	North Central University	Golf	0	90.82	970 – 1,180	23694	37688	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 92% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 76% first......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
48	North Central University	Soccer	0	90.82	970 – 1,180	23694	37688	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 92% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 76% first......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
49	North Central University	Softball	0	90.82	970 – 1,180	23694	37688	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 92% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 76% first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
50	North Central University	Volleyball	0	90.82	970 – 1,180	23694	37688	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 92% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 76% first......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
51	North Central University	Other Sports	0	90.82	970 – 1,180	23694	37688	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference North Central University Minneapolis, MN Located in Minneapolis, North Central University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 92% of students attending North Central University currently receive grant aid from the school. At North Central University, there is a 76% first......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,694 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,688
52	Northland College	Baseball	0	78.87	1,050 – 1,250	24020	35819	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Northland College Ashland, WI Based in Ashland, Northland College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Northland College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,819
53	Northland College	Basketball	0	78.87	1,050 – 1,250	24020	35819	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Northland College Ashland, WI Based in Ashland, Northland College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Northland College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,819
54	Northland College	Golf	0	78.87	1,050 – 1,250	24020	35819	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Northland College Ashland, WI Based in Ashland, Northland College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Northland College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,819
55	Northland College	Ice Hockey	0	78.87	1,050 – 1,250	24020	35819	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Northland College Ashland, WI Based in Ashland, Northland College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Northland College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,819
56	Northland College	Lacrosse	0	78.87	1,050 – 1,250	24020	35819	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Northland College Ashland, WI Based in Ashland, Northland College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Northland College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,819
57	Northland College	Soccer	0	78.87	1,050 – 1,250	24020	35819	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Northland College Ashland, WI Based in Ashland, Northland College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Northland College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,819
58	Northland College	Softball	0	78.87	1,050 – 1,250	24020	35819	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Northland College Ashland, WI Based in Ashland, Northland College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Northland College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,819
59	Northland College	Cross Country	0	78.87	1,050 – 1,250	24020	35819	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Northland College Ashland, WI Based in Ashland, Northland College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Northland College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,819
60	Northland College	Volleyball	0	78.87	1,050 – 1,250	24020	35819	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Northland College Ashland, WI Based in Ashland, Northland College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending Northland College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,819
61	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Baseball	0	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
62	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Golf	0	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
63	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Lacrosse	0	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
64	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Soccer	0	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
65	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Softball	0	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
66	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Tennis	0	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
67	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
68	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
69	University of Northwestern-St Paul	Cross Country	0	93.47	1,030 – 1,310	26779	47544	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN Out of 1 available programs and majors, andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies are the most popular at University of Northwestern, St. Paul. The school got its start as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School in 1902, becoming a university in 2013....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,544
70	Westminster College	Baseball	0	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
71	Westminster College	Basketball	0	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
72	Westminster College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
73	Westminster College	Football	0	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
74	Westminster College	Golf	0	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
75	Westminster College	Soccer	0	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
76	Westminster College	Softball	0	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
77	Westminster College	Tennis	0	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
78	Westminster College	Volleyball	0	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
79	Westminster College	Wrestling	0	77.58	1,080 – 1,240	26780	40992	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Westminster College Fulton, MO Located in Fulton, Westminster College accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Westminster College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,992
80	Bethany Lutheran College	Golf	-7.67	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
81	Bethany Lutheran College	Soccer	-13.5	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
82	Bethany Lutheran College	Basketball	-91.94	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
83	Greenville University	Football	-92.27	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
84	Bethany Lutheran College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-101.62	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
85	Bethany Lutheran College	Track and Field (Indoor)	-101.65	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
86	Bethany Lutheran College	Cross Country	-113.25	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
87	Greenville University	Soccer	-290.14	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
88	University of Minnesota-Morris	Softball	-318.15	74.93	1,040 – 1,240	9539	43163	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN Based in Morris, the University of Minnesota-Morris’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,539 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
89	Bethany Lutheran College	Volleyball	-357.5	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
90	Greenville University	Gymnastics	-457.98	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307

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

Softball

$1,321 9,255.2%

39.0%

1,080 – 1,240

$19,456

$40,652

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

Softball

$693 304.1%

97.7%

840 – 1,210

$21,442

$40,307

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

Tennis

$358 73.8%

97.7%

840 – 1,210

$21,442

$40,307

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

Basketball

$257 55.3%

74.9%

1,040 – 1,240

$9,539

$43,163

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

Volleyball

$240 0.0%

93.5%

1,030 – 1,310

$26,779

$47,544

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

Golf

$227 0.0%

74.9%

1,040 – 1,240

$9,539

$43,163

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

Basketball

$173 10.8%

93.5%

1,030 – 1,310

$26,779

$47,544

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

Tennis

$163 39.1%

74.9%

1,040 – 1,240

$9,539

$43,163

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

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$157 15.0%

97.7%

840 – 1,210

$21,442

$40,307

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

Basketball

$155 302.0%

97.7%

840 – 1,210

$21,442

$40,307

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

Volleyball

$147 73.4%

97.7%

840 – 1,210

$21,442

$40,307

$1,321
9,255.2%

$693
304.1%

$358
73.8%

$257
55.3%

$240
0.0%

$227
0.0%

$173
10.8%

$163
39.1%

$157
15.0%

$155
302.0%

$147
73.4%

$127
72.9%

$117
0.0%

$88
75.3%

$86
77.6%

$70
28.0%

$52
0.0%

$52
112.0%