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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	Roberts Wesleyan University	Other Sports	5608.75	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,609 Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
2	Spring Arbor University	Golf	2238.07	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,238 8.6% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
3	Spring Arbor University	Basketball	1265.24	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,265 19.6% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
4	Roberts Wesleyan University	Bowling	1075.29	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,075 109.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
5	Roberts Wesleyan University	Cross Country	917.14	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $917 35.4% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
6	Greenville University	Softball	692.59	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $693 304.1% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
7	Roberts Wesleyan University	Swimming	679.08	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $679 167.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
8	Roberts Wesleyan University	Volleyball	642.3	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $642 284.9% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
9	Spring Arbor University	Other Sports	640.53	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $641 15.8% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
10	Spring Arbor University	Softball	561.53	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $562 10.6% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
11	Roberts Wesleyan University	Lacrosse	360.08	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $360 19.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
12	Greenville University	Tennis	358.38	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $358 73.8% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
13	Central Christian College of Kansas	Golf	338.18	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $338 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
14	Roberts Wesleyan University	Field Hockey	330.69	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $331 Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
15	Roberts Wesleyan University	Basketball	306.71	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $307 37.5% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
16	Spring Arbor University	Bowling	286.88	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $287 60.9% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
17	Roberts Wesleyan University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	281.25	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $281 1,217.9% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
18	Roberts Wesleyan University	Track and Field (Indoor)	267.36	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $267 1,316.1% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
19	Roberts Wesleyan University	Soccer	250.38	70.58	1,020 – 1,330	24202	56275	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $250 33.6% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,275
20	Central Christian College of Kansas	Volleyball	234.48	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $234 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
21	Central Christian College of Kansas	Soccer	226.47	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $226 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
22	Greenville University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	157.05	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $157 15.0% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
23	Greenville University	Basketball	155.36	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $155 302.0% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
24	Greenville University	Volleyball	146.71	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $147 73.4% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
25	Central Christian College of Kansas	Basketball	130.49	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $130 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
26	Spring Arbor University	Tennis	99.19	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $99 16.1% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
27	Central Christian College of Kansas	Baseball	90.16	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $90 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
28	Spring Arbor University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	81.02	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $81 36.3% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
29	Greenville University	Baseball	13.9	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $14 98.3% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
30	Central Christian College of Kansas	Softball	12	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
31	Central Christian College of Kansas	Wrestling	2.83	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
32	Seattle Pacific University	Basketball	0	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
33	Seattle Pacific University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
34	Seattle Pacific University	Rowing	0	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
35	Seattle Pacific University	Soccer	0	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
36	Seattle Pacific University	Volleyball	0	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
37	Spring Arbor University	Soccer	-7.46	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
38	Greenville University	Football	-92.27	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
39	Greenville University	Soccer	-290.14	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
40	Spring Arbor University	Baseball	-364.33	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
41	Greenville University	Gymnastics	-457.98	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
42	Spring Arbor University	Volleyball	-554.82	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist

Other Sports

$5,609

70.6%

1,020 – 1,330

$24,202

$56,275

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist

Golf

$2,238 8.6%

37.3%

1,010 – 1,230

$21,720

$45,592

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist

Basketball

$1,265 19.6%

37.3%

1,010 – 1,230

$21,720

$45,592

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist

Bowling

$1,075 109.3%

70.6%

1,020 – 1,330

$24,202

$56,275

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist

Cross Country

$917 35.4%

70.6%

1,020 – 1,330

$24,202

$56,275

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist

Softball

$693 304.1%

97.7%

840 – 1,210

$21,442

$40,307

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist

Swimming

$679 167.3%

70.6%

1,020 – 1,330

$24,202

$56,275

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist

Volleyball

$642 284.9%

70.6%

1,020 – 1,330

$24,202

$56,275

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist

Other Sports

$641 15.8%

37.3%

1,010 – 1,230

$21,720

$45,592

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist

Softball

$562 10.6%

37.3%

1,010 – 1,230

$21,720

$45,592

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Free Methodist

Lacrosse

$360 19.3%

70.6%

1,020 – 1,330

$24,202

$56,275

$2,238
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$1,265
19.6%

$1,075
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35.4%

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$679
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$642
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$562
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$358
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