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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	California Baptist University	Basketball	19137.93	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $19,138 23.6% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
2	Southern Utah University	Football	13226.56	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $13,227 28.1% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
3	Tarleton State University	Basketball	10909.32	52.56	--	15363	46729	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $10,909 3,387.9% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
4	Tarleton State University	Football	7838.54	52.56	--	15363	46729	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,839 107.6% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
5	California Baptist University	Baseball	6349.31	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,349 0.4% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
6	Southern Utah University	Volleyball	6098.33	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,098 9.9% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
7	Southern Utah University	Gymnastics	5292.39	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,292 23.3% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
8	California Baptist University	Other Sports	4576.37	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,576 163.1% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
9	California Baptist University	Golf	3909.21	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,909 777.0% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
10	Southern Utah University	Soccer	3904.52	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,905 11.3% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
11	Tarleton State University	Golf	3589.27	52.56	--	15363	46729	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,589 95.4% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
12	Tarleton State University	Volleyball	3415.42	52.56	--	15363	46729	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,415 415.6% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
13	Tarleton State University	Baseball	3140.5	52.56	--	15363	46729	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,141 1,024.2% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
14	California Baptist University	Volleyball	2434.45	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,434 33.0% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
15	Tarleton State University	Softball	2162.04	52.56	--	15363	46729	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,162 189.6% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
16	Southern Utah University	Softball	1760.45	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,760 24.9% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
17	Southern Utah University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1219.8	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,220 12.5% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
18	California Baptist University	Soccer	1034.87	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,035 48.4% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
19	Tarleton State University	Soccer	1018.58	52.56	--	15363	46729	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,019 72.9% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
20	Tarleton State University	Tennis	1003.25	52.56	--	15363	46729	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,003 54.0% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
21	California Baptist University	Softball	994.14	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $994 27.1% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
22	California Baptist University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	753.02	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $753 648.3% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
23	California Baptist University	Water Polo	443.73	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $444 79.0% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
24	California Baptist University	Cross Country	138.02	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $138 109.8% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
25	Tarleton State University	Beach Volleyball	90.91	52.56	--	15363	46729	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $91 Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
26	Tarleton State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	36.24	52.56	--	15363	46729	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $36 134.1% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
27	Grand Canyon University	Baseball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
28	Grand Canyon University	Basketball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
29	Grand Canyon University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
30	Grand Canyon University	Golf	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
31	Grand Canyon University	Soccer	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
32	Grand Canyon University	Softball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
33	Grand Canyon University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
34	Grand Canyon University	Tennis	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
35	Grand Canyon University	Volleyball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
36	Grand Canyon University	Beach Volleyball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
37	Seattle University	Baseball	0	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
38	Seattle University	Basketball	0	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
39	Seattle University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University 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 -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
40	Seattle University	Golf	0	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
41	Seattle University	Rowing	0	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
42	Seattle University	Soccer	0	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
43	Seattle University	Softball	0	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
44	Seattle University	Swimming	0	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
45	Seattle University	Tennis	0	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
46	Seattle University	Volleyball	0	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
47	Stephen F Austin State University	Baseball	0	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
48	Stephen F Austin State University	Basketball	0	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
49	Stephen F Austin State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
50	Stephen F Austin State University	Football	0	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
51	Stephen F Austin State University	Golf	0	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
52	Stephen F Austin State University	Soccer	0	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
53	Stephen F Austin State University	Softball	0	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
54	Stephen F Austin State University	Tennis	0	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
55	Stephen F Austin State University	Volleyball	0	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
56	Stephen F Austin State University	Beach Volleyball	0	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
57	Stephen F Austin State University	Bowling	0	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
58	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Baseball	0	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
59	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Basketball	0	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
60	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
61	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Golf	0	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
62	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Soccer	0	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
63	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Tennis	0	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
64	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Volleyball	0	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
65	The University of Texas at Arlington	Baseball	0	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
66	The University of Texas at Arlington	Basketball	0	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
67	The University of Texas at Arlington	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
68	The University of Texas at Arlington	Golf	0	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
69	The University of Texas at Arlington	Softball	0	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
70	The University of Texas at Arlington	Tennis	0	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
71	The University of Texas at Arlington	Volleyball	0	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
72	Utah Tech University	Baseball	0	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
73	Utah Tech University	Basketball	0	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
74	Utah Tech University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will 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 -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
75	Utah Tech University	Football	0	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
76	Utah Tech University	Golf	0	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
77	Utah Tech University	Soccer	0	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
78	Utah Tech University	Softball	0	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
79	Utah Tech University	Swimming	0	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
80	Utah Tech University	Tennis	0	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
81	Utah Tech University	Cross Country	0	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
82	Utah Tech University	Volleyball	0	100	940 – 1,150	15488	37959	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Tech University Saint George, UT Based in Saint George, Utah Tech University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students at Utah Tech University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,959
83	Utah Valley University	Baseball	0	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
84	Utah Valley University	Basketball	0	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
85	Utah Valley University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
86	Utah Valley University	Golf	0	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
87	Utah Valley University	Soccer	0	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
88	Utah Valley University	Softball	0	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
89	Utah Valley University	Volleyball	0	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
90	Utah Valley University	Wrestling	0	100	970 – 1,210	8650	46825	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Utah Valley University Orem, UT Found in Orem, Utah Valley University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Utah Valley University, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 15% four year......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,650 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,825
91	California Baptist University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-1.21	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
92	California Baptist University	Wrestling	-1023.67	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
93	Southern Utah University	Basketball	-8201.06	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
94	Southern Utah University	Golf	-16169.95	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Western Athletic Conference Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147

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

Basketball

$19,138 23.6%

85.4%

930 – 1,210

$28,596

$52,336

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

Football

$13,227 28.1%

81.8%

1,040 – 1,240

$12,375

$41,147

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

Basketball

$10,909 3,387.9%

52.6%

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$15,363

$46,729

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

Football

$7,839 107.6%

52.6%

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$15,363

$46,729

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

Baseball

$6,349 0.4%

85.4%

930 – 1,210

$28,596

$52,336

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

Volleyball

$6,098 9.9%

81.8%

1,040 – 1,240

$12,375

$41,147

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

Gymnastics

$5,292 23.3%

81.8%

1,040 – 1,240

$12,375

$41,147

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

Other Sports

$4,576 163.1%

85.4%

930 – 1,210

$28,596

$52,336

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

Golf

$3,909 777.0%

85.4%

930 – 1,210

$28,596

$52,336

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

Soccer

$3,905 11.3%

81.8%

1,040 – 1,240

$12,375

$41,147

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

Golf

$3,589 95.4%

52.6%

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$15,363

$46,729

$19,138
23.6%

$13,227
28.1%

$10,909
3,387.9%

$7,839
107.6%

$6,349
0.4%

$6,098
9.9%

$5,292
23.3%

$4,576
163.1%

$3,909
777.0%

$3,905
11.3%

$3,589
95.4%

$3,415
415.6%

$3,141
1,024.2%

$2,434
33.0%

$2,162
189.6%

$1,760
24.9%

$1,220
12.5%

$1,035
48.4%