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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	Salem University	Tennis	4577.74	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 43%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,578 731.4% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
2	Florida National University-Main Campus	Baseball	3950.23	99.81	--	23629	29347	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,950 45.9% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
3	Post University	Golf	2434.8	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,435 6,480.5% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
4	Florida National University-Main Campus	Tennis	2305.07	99.81	--	23629	29347	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,305 22.6% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
5	Florida National University-Main Campus	Track and Field (Outdoor)	1598.19	99.81	--	23629	29347	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,598 53.4% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
6	Florida National University-Main Campus	Cross Country	1527.81	99.81	--	23629	29347	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,528 19.3% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
7	Waldorf University	Golf	1511.5	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,512 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
8	Waldorf University	Basketball	1276.03	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,276 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
9	Waldorf University	Volleyball	1219.11	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,219 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
10	Waldorf University	Baseball	1212.91	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,213 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
11	Florida National University-Main Campus	Volleyball	1071.71	99.81	--	23629	29347	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,072 203.0% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
12	Salem University	Softball	1065.41	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 43%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,065 17.7% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
13	Five Towns College	Basketball	983.62	73.89	800 – 1,020	23005	25305	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 88% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $984 0.0% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $23,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
14	Florida National University-Main Campus	Soccer	762.15	99.81	--	23629	29347	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $762 72.6% Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
15	Post University	Baseball	744.65	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $745 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
16	Central Penn College	Basketball	571.61	29.39	660 – 910	18681	40798	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 29% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 81% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $572 0.0% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $18,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
17	Salem University	Water Polo	484.71	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 43%....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $485 37.3% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
18	Salem University	Baseball	470.12	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 43%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $470 63.6% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
19	Waldorf University	Football	360.22	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $360 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
20	Waldorf University	Bowling	360.12	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $360 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
21	Waldorf University	Wrestling	338.9	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $339 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
22	Waldorf University	Cross Country	320.83	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $321 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
23	Post University	Basketball	311.91	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $312 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
24	Post University	Tennis	309.5	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $310 52.2% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
25	Waldorf University	Other Sports	266.85	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $267 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
26	Salem University	Basketball	223.88	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 43%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $224 66.7% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
27	Post University	Ice Hockey	210.52	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $211 7.2% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
28	Post University	Lacrosse	207.1	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $207 296.1% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
29	Post University	Softball	200	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $200 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
30	Central Penn College	Cross Country	161.14	29.39	660 – 910	18681	40798	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 29% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 81% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $161 Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $18,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
31	Post University	Volleyball	119.08	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $119 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
32	Waldorf University	Rifle	89.44	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $89 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
33	Salem University	Soccer	69.04	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 43%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $69 11.7% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
34	Central Penn College	Soccer	65.73	29.39	660 – 910	18681	40798	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 29% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 81% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $66 0.0% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $18,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
35	Waldorf University	Ice Hockey	63.82	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $64 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
36	Post University	Football	62.51	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $63 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
37	Waldorf University	Softball	53.64	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $54 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
38	Central Penn College	Baseball	31.66	29.39	660 – 910	18681	40798	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 29% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 81% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $32 0.0% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $18,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
39	Salem University	Volleyball	30.94	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 43%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $31 79.2% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
40	Post University	Soccer	0.22	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
41	Academy of Art University	Baseball	0	100	--	36591	30452	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
42	Academy of Art University	Basketball	0	100	--	36591	30452	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
43	Academy of Art University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	100	--	36591	30452	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
44	Academy of Art University	Golf	0	100	--	36591	30452	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
45	Academy of Art University	Soccer	0	100	--	36591	30452	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
46	Academy of Art University	Softball	0	100	--	36591	30452	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
47	Academy of Art University	Tennis	0	100	--	36591	30452	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
48	Academy of Art University	Volleyball	0	100	--	36591	30452	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
49	Atlantis University	Baseball	0	0	--	19038	63721	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Atlantis University Miami, FL Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,038 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
50	Atlantis University	Basketball	0	0	--	19038	63721	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Atlantis University Miami, FL Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,038 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
51	Atlantis University	Football	0	0	--	19038	63721	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Atlantis University Miami, FL Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,038 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
52	Atlantis University	Soccer	0	0	--	19038	63721	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Atlantis University Miami, FL Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,038 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
53	Berkeley College	Soccer	0	78.32	--	20068	37060	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Berkeley College Woodland Park, NJ Based in Woodland Park, Berkeley College’s acceptance rate is 78%. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 88% of students at Berkeley College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,060
54	Berkeley College-New York	Basketball	0	96.71	--	27509	37284	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Berkeley College-New York New York, NY Located in New York, Berkeley College-New York accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Berkeley College-New York currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,509 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
55	Central Penn College	Other Sports	0	29.39	660 – 910	18681	40798	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Central Penn College Summerdale, PA Found in Summerdale, Central Penn College accepts 29% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 81% of students at Central Penn College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 660 – 910 Avg. Net Price $18,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,798
56	Full Sail University	Other Sports	0	0	--	30879	31917	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Full Sail University Winter Park, FL Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,917
57	Grand Canyon University	Baseball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges 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
58	Grand Canyon University	Basketball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges 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
59	Grand Canyon University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges 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
60	Grand Canyon University	Golf	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges 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
61	Grand Canyon University	Soccer	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges 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
62	Grand Canyon University	Softball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges 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
63	Grand Canyon University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges 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
64	Grand Canyon University	Tennis	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges 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
65	Grand Canyon University	Volleyball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges 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
66	Grand Canyon University	Beach Volleyball	0	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges 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
67	Monroe College	Baseball	0	67.51	--	11476	36973	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
68	Monroe College	Basketball	0	67.51	--	11476	36973	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
69	Monroe College	Football	0	67.51	--	11476	36973	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
70	Monroe College	Soccer	0	67.51	--	11476	36973	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
71	Monroe College	Softball	0	67.51	--	11476	36973	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
72	Monroe College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	67.51	--	11476	36973	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
73	Monroe College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	67.51	--	11476	36973	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
74	Monroe College	Cross Country	0	67.51	--	11476	36973	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
75	Monroe College	Volleyball	0	67.51	--	11476	36973	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Monroe College Bronx, NY Based in Bronx, Monroe College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 85% of students at Monroe College will receive institutional grant aid. At Monroe College, there is a 67% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,973
76	Post University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
77	Waldorf University	Soccer	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
78	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
79	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
80	Westcliff University	Baseball	0	45.09	--	26051	63721	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
81	Westcliff University	Basketball	0	45.09	--	26051	63721	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
82	Westcliff University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	45.09	--	26051	63721	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
83	Westcliff University	Soccer	0	45.09	--	26051	63721	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
84	Westcliff University	Softball	0	45.09	--	26051	63721	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
85	Westcliff University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	45.09	--	26051	63721	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
86	Westcliff University	Tennis	0	45.09	--	26051	63721	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
87	Westcliff University	Volleyball	0	45.09	--	26051	63721	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
88	Westcliff University	Wrestling	0	45.09	--	26051	63721	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
89	Westcliff University	Beach Volleyball	0	45.09	--	26051	63721	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $30 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 32% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
90	Five Towns College	Soccer	-362.16	73.89	800 – 1,020	23005	25305	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 88% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $23,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
91	Florida National University-Main Campus	Softball	-783.79	99.81	--	23629	29347	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
92	Five Towns College	Other Sports	-909.18	73.89	800 – 1,020	23005	25305	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY Located in Dix Hills, Five Towns College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 88% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $23,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,305
93	Florida National University-Main Campus	Other Sports	-1144.5	99.81	--	23629	29347	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347
94	Florida National University-Main Campus	Basketball	-1925.71	99.81	--	23629	29347	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL Located in Hialeah, Florida National University-Main Campus accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,347

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Tennis

$4,578 731.4%

47.3%

900 – 1,130

$11,626

$31,612

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Baseball

$3,950 45.9%

99.8%

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$23,629

$29,347

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges

Golf

$2,435 6,480.5%

96.5%

800 – 1,030

$18,619

$31,401

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges

Tennis

$2,305 22.6%

99.8%

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$23,629

$29,347

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$1,598 53.4%

99.8%

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$23,629

$29,347

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges

Cross Country

$1,528 19.3%

99.8%

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$23,629

$29,347

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges

Golf

$1,512 0.0%

72.6%

970 – 1,110

$21,510

$50,515

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges

Basketball

$1,276 0.0%

72.6%

970 – 1,110

$21,510

$50,515

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges

Volleyball

$1,219 0.0%

72.6%

970 – 1,110

$21,510

$50,515

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges

Baseball

$1,213 0.0%

72.6%

970 – 1,110

$21,510

$50,515

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Private for-profit Colleges

Volleyball

$1,072 203.0%

99.8%

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$23,629

$29,347

$4,578
731.4%

$3,950
45.9%

$2,435
6,480.5%

$2,305
22.6%

$1,598
53.4%

$1,528
19.3%

$1,512
0.0%

$1,276
0.0%

$1,219
0.0%

$1,213
0.0%

$1,072
203.0%

$1,065
17.7%

$984
0.0%

$762
72.6%

$745
0.0%

$572
0.0%

$485
37.3%

$470
63.6%