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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	Carolina University	Softball	5826.65	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,827 1,307.8% Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
2	Florida College	Cross Country	5019.47	66.45	930 – 1,200	23885	42430	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,019 Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
3	Carolina University	Baseball	3762.22	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,762 64.4% Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
4	University of Fort Lauderdale	Softball	3139.55	0	--	14737	63721	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,140 107.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
5	University of Fort Lauderdale	Soccer	2900.39	0	--	14737	63721	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,900 122.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
6	University of Fort Lauderdale	Track and Field (Outdoor)	2413.08	0	--	14737	63721	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,413 30.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
7	Westmont College	Basketball	2016.54	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,017 425.6% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
8	Florida College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	1809.19	66.45	930 – 1,200	23885	42430	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,809 Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
9	Carolina University	Soccer	1610.33	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,610 2,178.7% Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
10	Carolina University	Volleyball	1399.21	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,399 122.7% Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
11	Westmont College	Volleyball	1121.15	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,121 83.5% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
12	University of Fort Lauderdale	Baseball	921.77	0	--	14737	63721	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $922 22.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
13	Westmont College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	178.5	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $179 90.0% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
14	Westmont College	Baseball	126.56	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $127 91.3% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
15	Champion Christian College	Baseball	0	0	--	15392	63721	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Champion Christian College Hot Springs, AR Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
16	Champion Christian College	Basketball	0	0	--	15392	63721	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Champion Christian College Hot Springs, AR Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
17	Champion Christian College	Volleyball	0	0	--	15392	63721	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Champion Christian College Hot Springs, AR Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
18	Westmont College	Swimming	0	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
19	Westmont College	Soccer	-140.44	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
20	Florida College	Golf	-410.21	66.45	930 – 1,200	23885	42430	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
21	University of Fort Lauderdale	Basketball	-764.9	0	--	14737	63721	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
22	University of Fort Lauderdale	Football	-827.37	0	--	14737	63721	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
23	Florida College	Basketball	-877.08	66.45	930 – 1,200	23885	42430	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
24	Westmont College	Tennis	-1190.96	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
25	Florida College	Soccer	-1556.49	66.45	930 – 1,200	23885	42430	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
26	Florida College	Volleyball	-1611.93	66.45	930 – 1,200	23885	42430	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Florida College Temple Terrace, FL Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 66.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $23,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,430
27	Westmont College	Golf	-2450.53	77.04	1,230 – 1,430	36412	53737	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
28	University of Fort Lauderdale	Other Sports	-6643.13	0	--	14737	63721	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
29	Carolina University	Basketball	-8487.48	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational

Softball

$5,827 1,307.8%

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational

Cross Country

$5,019

66.5%

930 – 1,200

$23,885

$42,430

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational

Baseball

$3,762 64.4%

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational

Softball

$3,140 107.2%

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$14,737

$63,721

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational

Soccer

$2,900 122.4%

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$14,737

$63,721

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$2,413 30.7%

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$14,737

$63,721

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational

Basketball

$2,017 425.6%

77.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$36,412

$53,737

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$1,809

66.5%

930 – 1,200

$23,885

$42,430

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational

Soccer

$1,610 2,178.7%

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational

Volleyball

$1,399 122.7%

34.0%

850 – 1,140

$19,111

$30,657

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Non-Denominational

Volleyball

$1,121 83.5%

77.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$36,412

$53,737

$5,827
1,307.8%

$3,762
64.4%

$3,140
107.2%

$2,900
122.4%

$2,413
30.7%

$2,017
425.6%

$1,610
2,178.7%

$1,399
122.7%

$1,121
83.5%

$922
22.4%

$179
90.0%

$127
91.3%