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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	Valparaiso University	Basketball	1650.09	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,650 161.2% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
2	Valparaiso University	Baseball	419	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $419 244.6% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
3	Valparaiso University	Softball	198.87	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $199 773.5% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
4	Valparaiso University	Tennis	186.14	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $186 162.0% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
5	Valparaiso University	Volleyball	174.06	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $174 158.3% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
6	Valparaiso University	Bowling	109.83	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $110 220.5% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
7	Valparaiso University	Soccer	99.9	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $100 579.1% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
8	Wagner College	Baseball	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
9	Wagner College	Basketball	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
10	Wagner College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
11	Wagner College	Fencing	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Fencing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
12	Wagner College	Field Hockey	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Field Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
13	Wagner College	Football	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
14	Wagner College	Golf	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
15	Wagner College	Lacrosse	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
16	Wagner College	Soccer	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
17	Wagner College	Softball	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
18	Wagner College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
19	Wagner College	Tennis	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
20	Wagner College	Water Polo	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
21	Wagner College	Other Sports	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
22	Wagner College	Bowling	0	83.46	1,150 – 1,310	28109	63439	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College’s 105-acre campus overlooks the New York Harbor, Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, and the Verrazzano Bridge. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the school opened in 1883. It's a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS, and the Seahawks participate in the Northeast Conference. Sport Bowling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,439
23	Valparaiso University	Football	-117.99	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
24	Valparaiso University	Swimming	-170.43	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
25	Valparaiso University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-175.89	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
26	Valparaiso University	Golf	-1929.5	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America

Basketball

$1,650 161.2%

89.3%

1,140 – 1,360

$23,168

$55,216

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America

Baseball

$419 244.6%

89.3%

1,140 – 1,360

$23,168

$55,216

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America

Softball

$199 773.5%

89.3%

1,140 – 1,360

$23,168

$55,216

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America

Tennis

$186 162.0%

89.3%

1,140 – 1,360

$23,168

$55,216

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America

Volleyball

$174 158.3%

89.3%

1,140 – 1,360

$23,168

$55,216

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America

Bowling

$110 220.5%

89.3%

1,140 – 1,360

$23,168

$55,216

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America

Soccer

$100 579.1%

89.3%

1,140 – 1,360

$23,168

$55,216

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America

Baseball

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83.5%

1,150 – 1,310

$28,109

$63,439

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America

Basketball

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83.5%

1,150 – 1,310

$28,109

$63,439

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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83.5%

1,150 – 1,310

$28,109

$63,439

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Lutheran Church in America

Fencing

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83.5%

1,150 – 1,310

$28,109

$63,439

$1,650
161.2%

$419
244.6%

$199
773.5%

$186
162.0%

$174
158.3%

$110
220.5%

$100
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