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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	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Tennis	10841.8	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $10,842 1.6% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
2	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Baseball	8148.46	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,148 8.8% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
3	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Lacrosse	8039.97	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,040 9.7% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
4	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Golf	6563.47	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,563 13.8% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
5	Southern Nazarene University	Golf	5180.86	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,181 135.3% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
6	Olivet Nazarene University	Golf	4948.95	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,949 24.2% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
7	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Bowling	4823.33	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,823 22.2% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
8	Southern Nazarene University	Equestrian	3688.05	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,688 42.2% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
9	Olivet Nazarene University	Soccer	3633.13	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,633 1.0% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
10	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Golf	3116.74	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,117 3.1% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
11	Olivet Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	2624.81	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,625 130.0% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
12	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Softball	2350.82	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,351 27.7% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
13	Southern Nazarene University	Softball	2323.97	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,324 264.8% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
14	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Soccer	2163.56	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,164 3.0% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
15	Olivet Nazarene University	Swimming	1893.25	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,893 160.5% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
16	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Basketball	1737.44	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,737 29.2% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
17	Olivet Nazarene University	Volleyball	1668.3	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,668 182.6% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
18	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Other Sports	1621.94	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,622 49.0% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
19	Trevecca Nazarene University	Softball	1307.83	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,308 45.4% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
20	Southern Nazarene University	Basketball	1273.6	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,274 72.8% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
21	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Baseball	1069.51	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,070 31.4% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
22	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Football	1068.16	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,068 8.8% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
23	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Volleyball	1042.11	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,042 38.7% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
24	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Soccer	925.4	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $925 34.8% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
25	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	677.79	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $678 Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
26	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Other Sports	661.41	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $661 268.2% Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
27	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Weight Lifting	654.6	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Weight Lifting Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $655 19.4% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
28	Point Loma Nazarene University	Tennis	584.41	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $584 105.9% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
29	Southern Nazarene University	Bowling	540.53	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $541 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
30	Trevecca Nazarene University	Cross Country	538.72	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 $539 242.2% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
31	Point Loma Nazarene University	Golf	525	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $525 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
32	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	259.38	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $259 41.4% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
33	Olivet Nazarene University	Baseball	240.61	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $241 94.1% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
34	Point Loma Nazarene University	Basketball	128.19	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $128 298.8% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
35	Point Loma Nazarene University	Soccer	115.6	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $116 7.0% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
36	Point Loma Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	89.45	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $89 68.9% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
37	Trevecca Nazarene University	Soccer	89.04	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $89 51.7% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
38	Trevecca Nazarene University	Golf	41.94	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $42 77.4% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
39	Eastern Nazarene College	Baseball	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
40	Eastern Nazarene College	Basketball	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
41	Eastern Nazarene College	Golf	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
42	Eastern Nazarene College	Soccer	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
43	Eastern Nazarene College	Softball	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
44	Eastern Nazarene College	Tennis	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
45	Eastern Nazarene College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
46	Eastern Nazarene College	Cross Country	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
47	Eastern Nazarene College	Volleyball	0	58.96	890 – 1,180	21370	43488	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Eastern Nazarene College Quincy, MA Found in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Eastern Nazarene College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,488
48	Northwest Nazarene University	Baseball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
49	Northwest Nazarene University	Basketball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
50	Northwest Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
51	Northwest Nazarene University	Golf	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
52	Northwest Nazarene University	Soccer	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
53	Northwest Nazarene University	Softball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
54	Northwest Nazarene University	Volleyball	0	71.59	1,040 – 1,250	27291	45488	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID 99% of students receive grant aid to help them afford their education at Northwest Nazarene University. A NCAA Division II without football school, there are also athletic scholarships available, averaging $23,126 each. NNU has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 77% first year retention rate. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $27,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,488
55	Point Loma Nazarene University	Baseball	0	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
56	Point Loma Nazarene University	Volleyball	0	83.67	1,200 – 1,400	36370	54811	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 231 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $36,370 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
57	Trevecca Nazarene University	Baseball	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
58	Trevecca Nazarene University	Basketball	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
59	Trevecca Nazarene University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
60	Trevecca Nazarene University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 -- Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
61	Trevecca Nazarene University	Volleyball	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
62	Trevecca Nazarene University	Other Sports	0	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
63	Southern Nazarene University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-54.62	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
64	Olivet Nazarene University	Tennis	-152.38	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
65	Southern Nazarene University	Baseball	-286.57	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
66	Southern Nazarene University	Other Sports	-298.17	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
67	Olivet Nazarene University	Basketball	-554.52	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
68	Southern Nazarene University	Soccer	-580.49	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
69	Southern Nazarene University	Football	-642.48	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
70	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Softball	-1213.95	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
71	Olivet Nazarene University	Football	-1444.88	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
72	Southern Nazarene University	Volleyball	-1506.48	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
73	Olivet Nazarene University	Softball	-4263.81	55.86	980 – 1,230	22707	49278	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $22,707 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
74	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Volleyball	-4403.25	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046
75	Mount Vernon Nazarene University	Basketball	-9413.19	84.3	1,010 – 1,280	23293	43046	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH Based in Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Mount Vernon Nazarene University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,046

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene

Tennis

$10,842 1.6%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene

Baseball

$8,148 8.8%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene

Lacrosse

$8,040 9.7%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene

Golf

$6,563 13.8%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene

Golf

$5,181 135.3%

77.0%

930 – 1,180

$19,825

$48,255

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene

Golf

$4,949 24.2%

55.9%

980 – 1,230

$22,707

$49,278

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene

Bowling

$4,823 22.2%

84.3%

1,010 – 1,280

$23,293

$43,046

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene

Equestrian

$3,688 42.2%

77.0%

930 – 1,180

$19,825

$48,255

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene

Soccer

$3,633 1.0%

55.9%

980 – 1,230

$22,707

$49,278

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene

Golf

$3,117 3.1%

78.8%

940 – 1,140

$29,992

$57,433

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Church of the Nazarene

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$2,625 130.0%

55.9%

980 – 1,230

$22,707

$49,278

$10,842
1.6%

$8,148
8.8%

$8,040
9.7%

$6,563
13.8%

$5,181
135.3%

$4,949
24.2%

$4,823
22.2%

$3,688
42.2%

$3,633
1.0%

$3,117
3.1%

$2,625
130.0%

$2,351
27.7%

$2,324
264.8%

$2,164
3.0%

$1,893
160.5%

$1,737
29.2%

$1,668
182.6%

$1,622
49.0%