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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	Piedmont University	Volleyball	100922.62	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $100,923 12,215.4% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
2	Piedmont University	Softball	2880.46	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,880 140.7% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
3	The University of Olivet	Swimming	1618.3	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,618 3,791.4% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
4	The University of Olivet	Wrestling	1373.7	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,374 563.7% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
5	The University of Olivet	Golf	1355.61	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,356 65.7% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
6	The University of Olivet	Basketball	1207.63	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,208 1,381.6% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
7	The University of Olivet	Baseball	1201.78	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,202 1,053.1% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
8	Piedmont University	Other Sports	1169.02	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,169 42.6% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
9	Lakeland University	Basketball	897.74	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $898 167.2% Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
10	The University of Olivet	Track and Field (Outdoor)	735.25	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $735 398.3% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
11	Lakeland University	Baseball	685.86	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $686 215.2% Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
12	Defiance College	Softball	657.84	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $658 8.0% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
13	The University of Olivet	Softball	521.23	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $521 4,079.9% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
14	Elmhurst University	Volleyball	517.36	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $517 1,293,500.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
15	Defiance College	Golf	509.2	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $509 830.4% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
16	The University of Olivet	Rifle	498.33	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $498 Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
17	Defiance College	Volleyball	483.24	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $483 0.0% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
18	Elmhurst University	Softball	439.1	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $439 1,097,850.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
19	Defiance College	Baseball	387.09	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $387 5,283.7% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
20	The University of Olivet	Volleyball	379.07	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $379 29.5% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
21	The University of Olivet	Tennis	377.44	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $377 98.2% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
22	Tougaloo College	Basketball	375	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $375 0.0% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
23	The University of Olivet	Bowling	368.86	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $369 144.6% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
24	The University of Olivet	Football	332.76	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $333 3,327,500.0% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
25	The University of Olivet	Other Sports	326.14	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $326 73.9% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
26	Piedmont University	Basketball	294.43	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $294 47.8% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
27	The University of Olivet	Soccer	253.61	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $254 54.0% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
28	Piedmont University	Swimming	234.44	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $234 172.8% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
29	Elmhurst University	Tennis	187.14	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $187 284.5% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
30	Lakeland University	Bowling	178.5	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $179 37.0% Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
31	Piedmont University	Lacrosse	143.3	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $143 301.6% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
32	Elmhurst University	Basketball	133.25	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $133 0.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
33	The University of Olivet	Cross Country	126.52	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $127 125.7% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
34	Lakeland University	Cross Country	126	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $126 13,595.7% Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
35	Lakeland University	Football	114.55	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $115 153.7% Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
36	Elmhurst University	Football	86.22	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $86 0.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
37	Elmhurst University	Golf	82.34	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $82 11.1% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
38	Lakeland University	Tennis	76	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $76 4.1% Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
39	Elmhurst University	Soccer	73.06	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $73 41.9% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
40	Elmhurst University	Bowling	51.1	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $51 958.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
41	Elmhurst University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	25.25	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $25 252,400.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
42	Elmhurst University	Lacrosse	5.77	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6 88.1% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
43	Defiance College	Football	0.79	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1 98.1% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
44	Elmhurst University	Baseball	0	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
45	Elmhurst University	Wrestling	0	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
46	Heidelberg University	Baseball	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
47	Heidelberg University	Basketball	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
48	Heidelberg University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
49	Heidelberg University	Football	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
50	Heidelberg University	Golf	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
51	Heidelberg University	Lacrosse	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
52	Heidelberg University	Soccer	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
53	Heidelberg University	Softball	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
54	Heidelberg University	Swimming	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
55	Heidelberg University	Volleyball	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
56	Heidelberg University	Wrestling	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
57	Heidelberg University	Other Sports	0	67.73	1,020 – 1,180	19620	41440	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Heidelberg University Tiffin, OH Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,440
58	Lakeland University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
59	Rocky Mountain College	Basketball	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
60	Rocky Mountain College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
61	Rocky Mountain College	Football	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
62	Rocky Mountain College	Golf	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
63	Rocky Mountain College	Skiing	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
64	Rocky Mountain College	Soccer	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
65	Rocky Mountain College	Volleyball	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
66	Talladega College	Baseball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
67	Talladega College	Basketball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
68	Talladega College	Golf	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
69	Talladega College	Gymnastics	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
70	Talladega College	Soccer	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
71	Talladega College	Softball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
72	Talladega College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
73	Talladega College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
74	Talladega College	Cross Country	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
75	Talladega College	Volleyball	0	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
76	Tougaloo College	Baseball	0	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
77	Tougaloo College	Soccer	0	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
78	Tougaloo College	Cross Country	0	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
79	Tougaloo College	Volleyball	0	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
80	Lakeland University	Soccer	-8.11	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
81	Piedmont University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-66.42	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
82	Lakeland University	Volleyball	-107.75	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
83	Piedmont University	Golf	-214.33	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
84	Lakeland University	Golf	-274.54	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
85	Lakeland University	Softball	-280.45	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546
86	Defiance College	Basketball	-288.65	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
87	Piedmont University	Tennis	-322.14	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
88	Piedmont University	Soccer	-402.02	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
89	Defiance College	Soccer	-437.28	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
90	Piedmont University	Baseball	-577.44	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
91	Defiance College	Track and Field (Indoor)	-1188.33	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
92	Defiance College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-1188.33	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
93	Lakeland University	Wrestling	-1638.74	91.4	890 – 1,110	22593	49546	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ Lakeland University Plymouth, WI Based in Plymouth, Lakeland University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Lakeland University will receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Lakeland University after......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,546

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ

Volleyball

$100,923 12,215.4%

93.3%

1,020 – 1,240

$21,599

$43,761

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ

Softball

$2,880 140.7%

93.3%

1,020 – 1,240

$21,599

$43,761

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ

Swimming

$1,618 3,791.4%

97.1%

970 – 1,140

$23,533

$42,637

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ

Wrestling

$1,374 563.7%

97.1%

970 – 1,140

$23,533

$42,637

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ

Golf

$1,356 65.7%

97.1%

970 – 1,140

$23,533

$42,637

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ

Basketball

$1,208 1,381.6%

97.1%

970 – 1,140

$23,533

$42,637

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ

Baseball

$1,202 1,053.1%

97.1%

970 – 1,140

$23,533

$42,637

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ

Other Sports

$1,169 42.6%

93.3%

1,020 – 1,240

$21,599

$43,761

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ

Basketball

$898 167.2%

91.4%

890 – 1,110

$22,593

$49,546

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$735 398.3%

97.1%

970 – 1,140

$23,533

$42,637

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – United Church of Christ

Baseball

$686 215.2%

91.4%

890 – 1,110

$22,593

$49,546

$100,923
12,215.4%

$2,880
140.7%

$1,618
3,791.4%

$1,374
563.7%

$1,356
65.7%

$1,208
1,381.6%

$1,202
1,053.1%

$1,169
42.6%

$898
167.2%

$735
398.3%

$686
215.2%

$658
8.0%

$521
4,079.9%

$517
1,293,500.0%

$509
830.4%

$483
0.0%

$439
1,097,850.0%