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 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Cross Country | 2650.25 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 11521 | 50389 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn
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| 2 | Rochester Christian University | Volleyball | 1022.37 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 3 | Rochester Christian University | Basketball | 916.21 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 4 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Golf | 301.53 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 11521 | 50389 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn
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| 5 | Rochester Christian University | Golf | 227.53 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 6 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Wrestling | 120.16 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 7 | Rochester Christian University | Lacrosse | 94.86 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 8 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Volleyball | 73.96 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 9 | Rochester Christian University | Soccer | 61.74 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 10 | Rochester Christian University | Other Sports | 44.65 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 11 | Rochester Christian University | Baseball | 39.57 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 12 | Rochester Christian University | Bowling | 36.21 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 13 | Rochester Christian University | Wrestling | 24.17 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 14 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Track and Field (Indoor) | 20.74 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 15 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 20.74 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 16 | Rochester Christian University | Cross Country | 15 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 17 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Golf | 7.69 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 18 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Softball | 0.05 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 11521 | 50389 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn
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| 19 | Aquinas College | Baseball | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 20 | Aquinas College | Basketball | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 21 | Aquinas College | Golf | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 22 | Aquinas College | Ice Hockey | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 23 | Aquinas College | Lacrosse | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 24 | Aquinas College | Soccer | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 25 | Aquinas College | Softball | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 26 | Aquinas College | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 27 | Aquinas College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
#27
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 28 | Aquinas College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
#28
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 29 | Aquinas College | Cross Country | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
#29
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 30 | Aquinas College | Volleyball | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 31 | Aquinas College | Other Sports | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 32 | Aquinas College | Bowling | 0 | 97.26 | 920 – 1,150 | 18018 | 40161 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceAquinas College
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| 33 | Cleary University | Baseball | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 34 | Cleary University | Basketball | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 35 | Cleary University | Golf | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 36 | Cleary University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 37 | Cleary University | Soccer | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 38 | Cleary University | Softball | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 39 | Cleary University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 40 | Cleary University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 41 | Cleary University | Cross Country | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 42 | Cleary University | Wrestling | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 43 | Cleary University | Other Sports | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 44 | Cleary University | Bowling | 0 | 67.54 | 950 – 1,170 | 23705 | 55077 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCleary University
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| 45 | Cornerstone University | Baseball | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 46 | Cornerstone University | Basketball | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 47 | Cornerstone University | Golf | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 48 | Cornerstone University | Soccer | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
#48
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 49 | Cornerstone University | Softball | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 50 | Cornerstone University | Tennis | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 51 | Cornerstone University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 52 | Cornerstone University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 53 | Cornerstone University | Cross Country | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 54 | Cornerstone University | Volleyball | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 55 | Cornerstone University | Wrestling | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 56 | Cornerstone University | Other Sports | 0 | 77.77 | 1,000 – 1,220 | 21335 | 42598 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceCornerstone University
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| 57 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Baseball | 0 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 58 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Basketball | 0 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 59 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Ice Hockey | 0 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 60 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Lacrosse | 0 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 61 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Soccer | 0 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 62 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Softball | 0 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 63 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Tennis | 0 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 64 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Cross Country | 0 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 65 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Other Sports | 0 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 66 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Archery | 0 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 67 | Indiana Institute of Technology | Bowling | 0 | 70.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 24208 | 29717 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceIndiana Institute of Technology
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| 68 | Rochester Christian University | Softball | 0 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 69 | Rochester Christian University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 70 | Rochester Christian University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 97.64 | 860 – 1,080 | 21611 | 40813 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceRochester Christian University
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| 71 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Baseball | 0 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 11521 | 50389 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn
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| 72 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Basketball | 0 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 11521 | 50389 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn
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| 73 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Lacrosse | 0 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 11521 | 50389 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn
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| 74 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Soccer | 0 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 11521 | 50389 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn
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| 75 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Volleyball | 0 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 11521 | 50389 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn
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| 76 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | Bowling | 0 | 55.61 | 1,000 – 1,260 | 11521 | 50389 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn
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| 77 | University of Northwestern Ohio | Baseball | 0 | 100 | -- | 21853 | 45639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Northwestern Ohio
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| 78 | University of Northwestern Ohio | Basketball | 0 | 100 | -- | 21853 | 45639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Northwestern Ohio
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| 79 | University of Northwestern Ohio | Golf | 0 | 100 | -- | 21853 | 45639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Northwestern Ohio
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| 80 | University of Northwestern Ohio | Soccer | 0 | 100 | -- | 21853 | 45639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Northwestern Ohio
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| 81 | University of Northwestern Ohio | Softball | 0 | 100 | -- | 21853 | 45639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Northwestern Ohio
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| 82 | University of Northwestern Ohio | Tennis | 0 | 100 | -- | 21853 | 45639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Northwestern Ohio
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| 83 | University of Northwestern Ohio | Volleyball | 0 | 100 | -- | 21853 | 45639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Northwestern Ohio
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| 84 | University of Northwestern Ohio | Bowling | 0 | 100 | -- | 21853 | 45639 |
2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic ConferenceUniversity of Northwestern Ohio
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School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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