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 | Point University | Cross Country | 12504.59 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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| 2 | Point University | Soccer | 11186.41 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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| 3 | Point University | Volleyball | 10720.65 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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| 4 | Point University | Other Sports | 10536.68 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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| 5 | Point University | Baseball | 9320.77 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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| 6 | Point University | Football | 9224.37 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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| 7 | Point University | Swimming | 7487.36 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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| 8 | Point University | Lacrosse | 6858.82 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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| 9 | Point University | Golf | 4671.37 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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| 10 | Point University | Softball | 4572.4 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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| 11 | Dallas Christian College | Golf | 4141.6 | 84.03 | 750 – 1,110 | 22463 | 39868 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristDallas Christian College
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| 12 | Point University | Basketball | 3630.83 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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| 13 | Great Lakes Christian College | Soccer | 3108.25 | 94.69 | -- | 19390 | 28240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristGreat Lakes Christian College
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| 14 | Dallas Christian College | Softball | 1158.23 | 84.03 | 750 – 1,110 | 22463 | 39868 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristDallas Christian College
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| 15 | Hope International University | Other Sports | 1123.44 | 32.98 | 900 – 1,250 | 30514 | 36030 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristHope International University
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| 16 | Great Lakes Christian College | Basketball | 1059.36 | 94.69 | -- | 19390 | 28240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristGreat Lakes Christian College
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| 17 | Great Lakes Christian College | Volleyball | 1030.3 | 94.69 | -- | 19390 | 28240 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristGreat Lakes Christian College
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| 18 | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Basketball | 839.92 | 76.21 | 890 – 1,010 | 26793 | 29887 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMid-Atlantic Christian University
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| 19 | Milligan University | Volleyball | 763.06 | 70.27 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 21463 | 43168 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMilligan University
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| 20 | Manhattan Christian College | Volleyball | 724.6 | 100 | 800 – 1,240 | 23523 | 40023 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristManhattan Christian College
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| 21 | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Baseball | 540.54 | 76.21 | 890 – 1,010 | 26793 | 29887 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMid-Atlantic Christian University
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| 22 | Dallas Christian College | Basketball | 447.31 | 84.03 | 750 – 1,110 | 22463 | 39868 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristDallas Christian College
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| 23 | Hope International University | Baseball | 307.3 | 32.98 | 900 – 1,250 | 30514 | 36030 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristHope International University
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| 24 | Milligan University | Basketball | 290.36 | 70.27 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 21463 | 43168 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMilligan University
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| 25 | Milligan University | Bowling | 218.94 | 70.27 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 21463 | 43168 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMilligan University
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| 26 | Dallas Christian College | Soccer | 217.49 | 84.03 | 750 – 1,110 | 22463 | 39868 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristDallas Christian College
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| 27 | Manhattan Christian College | Basketball | 183.59 | 100 | 800 – 1,240 | 23523 | 40023 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristManhattan Christian College
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| 28 | Hope International University | Basketball | 182.39 | 32.98 | 900 – 1,250 | 30514 | 36030 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristHope International University
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| 29 | Dallas Christian College | Baseball | 161.3 | 84.03 | 750 – 1,110 | 22463 | 39868 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristDallas Christian College
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| 30 | Dallas Christian College | Volleyball | 108.38 | 84.03 | 750 – 1,110 | 22463 | 39868 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristDallas Christian College
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| 31 | Milligan University | Other Sports | 65.62 | 70.27 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 21463 | 43168 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMilligan University
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| 32 | Milligan University | Golf | 47.62 | 70.27 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 21463 | 43168 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMilligan University
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| 33 | Johnson University | Baseball | 23.24 | 53.77 | 980 – 1,160 | 20713 | 35649 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristJohnson University
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| 34 | Milligan University | Soccer | 17.21 | 70.27 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 21463 | 43168 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMilligan University
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| 35 | Johnson University | Basketball | 5.36 | 53.77 | 980 – 1,160 | 20713 | 35649 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristJohnson University
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| 36 | Central Christian College of the Bible | Basketball | 0 | 70.91 | 930 – 1,080 | 13695 | 30223 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristCentral Christian College of the Bible
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| 37 | Dallas Christian College | Cross Country | 0 | 84.03 | 750 – 1,110 | 22463 | 39868 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristDallas Christian College
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| 38 | Hope International University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 32.98 | 900 – 1,250 | 30514 | 36030 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristHope International University
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| 39 | Hope International University | Golf | 0 | 32.98 | 900 – 1,250 | 30514 | 36030 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristHope International University
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| 40 | Hope International University | Softball | 0 | 32.98 | 900 – 1,250 | 30514 | 36030 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristHope International University
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| 41 | Hope International University | Tennis | 0 | 32.98 | 900 – 1,250 | 30514 | 36030 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristHope International University
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| 42 | Hope International University | Volleyball | 0 | 32.98 | 900 – 1,250 | 30514 | 36030 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristHope International University
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| 43 | Hope International University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 32.98 | 900 – 1,250 | 30514 | 36030 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristHope International University
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| 44 | Johnson University | Soccer | 0 | 53.77 | 980 – 1,160 | 20713 | 35649 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristJohnson University
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| 45 | Johnson University | Softball | 0 | 53.77 | 980 – 1,160 | 20713 | 35649 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristJohnson University
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| 46 | Johnson University | Tennis | 0 | 53.77 | 980 – 1,160 | 20713 | 35649 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristJohnson University
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| 47 | Johnson University | Volleyball | 0 | 53.77 | 980 – 1,160 | 20713 | 35649 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristJohnson University
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| 48 | Kentucky Christian University | Baseball | 0 | 62.38 | 970 – 1,140 | 22209 | 39921 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristKentucky Christian University
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| 49 | Kentucky Christian University | Basketball | 0 | 62.38 | 970 – 1,140 | 22209 | 39921 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristKentucky Christian University
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| 50 | Kentucky Christian University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 62.38 | 970 – 1,140 | 22209 | 39921 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristKentucky Christian University
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| 51 | Kentucky Christian University | Football | 0 | 62.38 | 970 – 1,140 | 22209 | 39921 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristKentucky Christian University
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| 52 | Kentucky Christian University | Golf | 0 | 62.38 | 970 – 1,140 | 22209 | 39921 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristKentucky Christian University
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| 53 | Kentucky Christian University | Soccer | 0 | 62.38 | 970 – 1,140 | 22209 | 39921 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristKentucky Christian University
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| 54 | Kentucky Christian University | Softball | 0 | 62.38 | 970 – 1,140 | 22209 | 39921 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristKentucky Christian University
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| 55 | Kentucky Christian University | Volleyball | 0 | 62.38 | 970 – 1,140 | 22209 | 39921 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristKentucky Christian University
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| 56 | Kentucky Christian University | Other Sports | 0 | 62.38 | 970 – 1,140 | 22209 | 39921 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristKentucky Christian University
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| 57 | Kentucky Christian University | Archery | 0 | 62.38 | 970 – 1,140 | 22209 | 39921 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristKentucky Christian University
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| 58 | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Golf | 0 | 76.21 | 890 – 1,010 | 26793 | 29887 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMid-Atlantic Christian University
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| 59 | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Soccer | 0 | 76.21 | 890 – 1,010 | 26793 | 29887 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMid-Atlantic Christian University
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| 60 | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Softball | 0 | 76.21 | 890 – 1,010 | 26793 | 29887 |
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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMid-Atlantic Christian University
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| 61 | Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Volleyball | 0 | 76.21 | 890 – 1,010 | 26793 | 29887 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMid-Atlantic Christian University
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| 62 | Milligan University | Baseball | 0 | 70.27 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 21463 | 43168 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMilligan University
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| 63 | Milligan University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 70.27 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 21463 | 43168 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMilligan University
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| 64 | Milligan University | Softball | 0 | 70.27 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 21463 | 43168 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMilligan University
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| 65 | Milligan University | Swimming | 0 | 70.27 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 21463 | 43168 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMilligan University
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| 66 | Milligan University | Tennis | 0 | 70.27 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 21463 | 43168 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristMilligan University
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| 67 | Ozark Christian College | Basketball | 0 | 98.19 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 17968 | 32528 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristOzark Christian College
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| 68 | Ozark Christian College | Soccer | 0 | 98.19 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 17968 | 32528 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristOzark Christian College
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| 69 | Ozark Christian College | Cross Country | 0 | 98.19 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 17968 | 32528 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristOzark Christian College
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| 70 | Ozark Christian College | Volleyball | 0 | 98.19 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 17968 | 32528 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristOzark Christian College
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| 71 | Hope International University | Soccer | -14.71 | 32.98 | 900 – 1,250 | 30514 | 36030 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristHope International University
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| 72 | Manhattan Christian College | Soccer | -127.27 | 100 | 800 – 1,240 | 23523 | 40023 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristManhattan Christian College
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| 73 | Point University | Tennis | -2030.36 | 67.51 | 920 – 1,200 | 22622 | 36410 |
2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Christian Churches and Churches of ChristPoint University
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