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 | Clarkson University | Ice Hockey | 11615 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 2 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Softball | 4820.21 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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| 3 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Basketball | 3262.76 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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| 4 | Union College | Ice Hockey | 2242.55 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 5 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Soccer | 1982.06 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
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| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Golf | 1904.6 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
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| 7 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Volleyball | 1720.59 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 8 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Baseball | 1490.39 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 9 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Wrestling | 1163.94 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 10 | Clarkson University | Soccer | 1109.81 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 11 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Ice Hockey | 1108.07 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 12 | Vassar College | Squash | 1034.75 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 13 | Union College | Baseball | 906.7 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 14 | Union College | Tennis | 847.46 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 15 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Field Hockey | 815.64 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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| 16 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 814.29 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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| 17 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Swimming | 814.26 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
#17
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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| 18 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Lacrosse | 804.97 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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| 19 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Basketball | 781.7 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 20 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Soccer | 709.74 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 21 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Football | 655.72 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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| 22 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Lacrosse | 655.29 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 23 | Union College | Volleyball | 611.89 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 24 | Vassar College | Basketball | 575 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 25 | Clarkson University | Golf | 517 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 26 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Ice Hockey | 507.75 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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| 27 | Vassar College | Golf | 452.43 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 28 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Rowing | 422.87 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 29 | Union College | Lacrosse | 419.82 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 30 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 338.95 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 31 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 298.04 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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| 32 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Cross Country | 295.83 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 33 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Tennis | 285.65 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 34 | Vassar College | Cross Country | 260.34 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 35 | Vassar College | Fencing | 241.42 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 36 | Clarkson University | Lacrosse | 232.71 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 37 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Baseball | 200.25 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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| 38 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Tennis | 195.84 | 63.43 | 1,380 – 1,510 | 35940 | 83054 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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| 39 | Vassar College | Tennis | 184.3 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 40 | Clarkson University | Baseball | 148.71 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 41 | Vassar College | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 146.19 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 42 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Track and Field (Indoor) | 145.15 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 43 | Vassar College | Soccer | 86.77 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 44 | Vassar College | Lacrosse | 59.84 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 45 | Vassar College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 59.39 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 46 | Union College | Football | 50.79 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 47 | Clarkson University | Volleyball | 42.42 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 48 | Union College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 12.23 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 49 | Union College | Swimming | 3.55 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
#49
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 50 | Vassar College | Volleyball | 2.82 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 51 | Bard College | Baseball | 0 | 52.12 | 1,320 – 1,440 | 25218 | 31072 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationBard College
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| 52 | Bard College | Basketball | 0 | 52.12 | 1,320 – 1,440 | 25218 | 31072 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationBard College
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| 53 | Bard College | Lacrosse | 0 | 52.12 | 1,320 – 1,440 | 25218 | 31072 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationBard College
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| 54 | Bard College | Soccer | 0 | 52.12 | 1,320 – 1,440 | 25218 | 31072 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationBard College
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| 55 | Bard College | Squash | 0 | 52.12 | 1,320 – 1,440 | 25218 | 31072 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationBard College
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| 56 | Bard College | Swimming | 0 | 52.12 | 1,320 – 1,440 | 25218 | 31072 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationBard College
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| 57 | Bard College | Tennis | 0 | 52.12 | 1,320 – 1,440 | 25218 | 31072 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationBard College
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| 58 | Bard College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 52.12 | 1,320 – 1,440 | 25218 | 31072 |
#58
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationBard College
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| 59 | Bard College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 52.12 | 1,320 – 1,440 | 25218 | 31072 |
#59
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationBard College
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| 60 | Bard College | Cross Country | 0 | 52.12 | 1,320 – 1,440 | 25218 | 31072 |
#60
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationBard College
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| 61 | Bard College | Volleyball | 0 | 52.12 | 1,320 – 1,440 | 25218 | 31072 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationBard College
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| 62 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Baseball | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 63 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Basketball | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 64 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Field Hockey | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 65 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Football | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 66 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Golf | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 67 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Ice Hockey | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 68 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Lacrosse | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 69 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Rowing | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 70 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Skiing | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 71 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Soccer | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 72 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Squash | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 73 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 74 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Tennis | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 75 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Cross Country | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 76 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Volleyball | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 77 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Bowling | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 78 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sailing | 0 | 63.99 | 1,230 – 1,400 | 33172 | 62416 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationHobart William Smith Colleges
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| 79 | Ithaca College | Baseball | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 80 | Ithaca College | Basketball | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 81 | Ithaca College | Field Hockey | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 82 | Ithaca College | Football | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 83 | Ithaca College | Golf | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 84 | Ithaca College | Gymnastics | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 85 | Ithaca College | Lacrosse | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 86 | Ithaca College | Rowing | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 87 | Ithaca College | Soccer | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 88 | Ithaca College | Softball | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 89 | Ithaca College | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 90 | Ithaca College | Tennis | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 91 | Ithaca College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 92 | Ithaca College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 93 | Ithaca College | Cross Country | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 94 | Ithaca College | Volleyball | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 95 | Ithaca College | Wrestling | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 96 | Ithaca College | Other Sports | 0 | 69.01 | 1,240 – 1,390 | 34297 | 46305 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationIthaca College
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| 97 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Basketball | 0 | 74.4 | 990 – 1,250 | 13735 | 40877 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSUNY Buffalo State University
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| 98 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 74.4 | 990 – 1,250 | 13735 | 40877 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSUNY Buffalo State University
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| 99 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Football | 0 | 74.4 | 990 – 1,250 | 13735 | 40877 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSUNY Buffalo State University
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| 100 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Gymnastics | 0 | 74.4 | 990 – 1,250 | 13735 | 40877 |
#100
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSUNY Buffalo State University
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| 101 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 74.4 | 990 – 1,250 | 13735 | 40877 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSUNY Buffalo State University
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| 102 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Lacrosse | 0 | 74.4 | 990 – 1,250 | 13735 | 40877 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSUNY Buffalo State University
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| 103 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Soccer | 0 | 74.4 | 990 – 1,250 | 13735 | 40877 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSUNY Buffalo State University
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| 104 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Softball | 0 | 74.4 | 990 – 1,250 | 13735 | 40877 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSUNY Buffalo State University
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| 105 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Volleyball | 0 | 74.4 | 990 – 1,250 | 13735 | 40877 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSUNY Buffalo State University
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| 106 | Skidmore College | Baseball | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 107 | Skidmore College | Basketball | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 108 | Skidmore College | Field Hockey | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 109 | Skidmore College | Golf | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 110 | Skidmore College | Ice Hockey | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 111 | Skidmore College | Lacrosse | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 112 | Skidmore College | Rowing | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 113 | Skidmore College | Soccer | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 114 | Skidmore College | Softball | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 115 | Skidmore College | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 116 | Skidmore College | Tennis | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 117 | Skidmore College | Volleyball | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 118 | Skidmore College | Equestrian | 0 | 21.05 | 1,360 – 1,490 | 32368 | 46923 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSkidmore College
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| 119 | St Lawrence University | Baseball | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 120 | St Lawrence University | Basketball | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 121 | St Lawrence University | Field Hockey | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 122 | St Lawrence University | Football | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 123 | St Lawrence University | Golf | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 124 | St Lawrence University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 125 | St Lawrence University | Lacrosse | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 126 | St Lawrence University | Rowing | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 127 | St Lawrence University | Skiing | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 128 | St Lawrence University | Soccer | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 129 | St Lawrence University | Softball | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 130 | St Lawrence University | Squash | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 131 | St Lawrence University | Swimming | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 132 | St Lawrence University | Tennis | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 133 | St Lawrence University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 134 | St Lawrence University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 135 | St Lawrence University | Cross Country | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 136 | St Lawrence University | Volleyball | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 137 | St Lawrence University | Other Sports | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 138 | St Lawrence University | Equestrian | 0 | 54.34 | 1,290 – 1,430 | 36175 | 55037 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationSt Lawrence University
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| 139 | Vassar College | Baseball | 0 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 140 | Vassar College | Field Hockey | 0 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 141 | Vassar College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 18.57 | 1,460 – 1,550 | 29733 | 49177 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationVassar College
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| 142 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Track and Field (Outdoor) | -27.8 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 143 | Clarkson University | Skiing | -32.79 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 144 | Clarkson University | Other Sports | -36.53 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 145 | Clarkson University | Cross Country | -52.7 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 146 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Softball | -83.56 | 66.93 | 1,280 – 1,460 | 39753 | 65457 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationRochester Institute of Technology
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| 147 | Union College | Rowing | -88.43 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 148 | Clarkson University | Swimming | -93.45 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 149 | Clarkson University | Basketball | -138.11 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 150 | Union College | Soccer | -148.92 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 151 | Union College | Field Hockey | -228.04 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 152 | Union College | Softball | -350.93 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 153 | Clarkson University | Softball | -364.93 | 77.36 | 1,210 – 1,400 | 33192 | 76970 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationClarkson University
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| 154 | Union College | Golf | -555.22 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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| 155 | Union College | Basketball | -2290.97 | 43.92 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 42884 | 63219 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationUnion College
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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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