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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	Bethesda University	Basketball	2454.81	79.48	--	13965	37397	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 55% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,455 0.0% Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
2	Bethany Lutheran College	Softball	1321.09	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,321 9,255.2% Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
3	Bethel College-North Newton	Basketball	388.88	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $389 257.9% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
4	Bethel College-North Newton	Softball	338.31	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $338 257.5% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
5	Bethel College-North Newton	Golf	244.33	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $244 201.6% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
6	Bethel College-North Newton	Volleyball	187.08	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $187 343.4% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
7	Bethel College-North Newton	Other Sports	136.77	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $137 178.0% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
8	Bethel College-North Newton	Tennis	125.42	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $125 32.8% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
9	Bethel College-North Newton	Football	46.71	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $47 53.9% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
10	Bethany Lutheran College	Tennis	21.37	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $21 106.8% Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
11	Bethany Lutheran College	Baseball	2.65	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3 100.9% Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
12	Bethesda University	Soccer	0	79.48	--	13965	37397	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 55% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
13	Bryn Athyn College of the New Church	Basketball	0	82.91	1,060 – 1,300	19204	32083	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA Located in Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,083
14	Bryn Athyn College of the New Church	Lacrosse	0	82.91	1,060 – 1,300	19204	32083	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA Located in Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,083
15	Bryn Athyn College of the New Church	Soccer	0	82.91	1,060 – 1,300	19204	32083	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA Located in Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,083
16	Bryn Athyn College of the New Church	Tennis	0	82.91	1,060 – 1,300	19204	32083	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA Located in Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,083
17	Bryn Athyn College of the New Church	Cross Country	0	82.91	1,060 – 1,300	19204	32083	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA Located in Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,083
18	Bryn Athyn College of the New Church	Volleyball	0	82.91	1,060 – 1,300	19204	32083	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA Located in Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,204 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,083
19	Graceland University-Lamoni	Baseball	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
20	Graceland University-Lamoni	Basketball	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
21	Graceland University-Lamoni	Football	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
22	Graceland University-Lamoni	Golf	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
23	Graceland University-Lamoni	Soccer	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
24	Graceland University-Lamoni	Softball	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
25	Graceland University-Lamoni	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
26	Graceland University-Lamoni	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
27	Graceland University-Lamoni	Cross Country	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
28	Graceland University-Lamoni	Volleyball	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
29	Graceland University-Lamoni	Wrestling	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
30	Graceland University-Lamoni	Rodeo	0	80.83	890 – 1,170	16632	40792	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA Located in Lamoni, Graceland University-Lamoni accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Graceland University-Lamoni will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 56%......Read more Sport Rodeo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,792
31	Manor College	Baseball	0	95.76	810 – 1,000	15983	36013	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
32	Manor College	Basketball	0	95.76	810 – 1,000	15983	36013	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
33	Manor College	Soccer	0	95.76	810 – 1,000	15983	36013	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
34	Manor College	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	95.76	810 – 1,000	15983	36013	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
35	Manor College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	95.76	810 – 1,000	15983	36013	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
36	Manor College	Cross Country	0	95.76	810 – 1,000	15983	36013	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
37	Manor College	Volleyball	0	95.76	810 – 1,000	15983	36013	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Manor College Jenkintown, PA Based in Jenkintown, Manor College’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Manor College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $15,983 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,013
38	Bethany Lutheran College	Golf	-7.67	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
39	Bethany Lutheran College	Soccer	-13.5	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
40	Bethel College-North Newton	Cross Country	-26.07	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
41	Bethel College-North Newton	Soccer	-26.58	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
42	Bethany Lutheran College	Basketball	-91.94	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
43	Bethany Lutheran College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-101.62	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
44	Bethany Lutheran College	Track and Field (Indoor)	-101.65	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
45	Bethany Lutheran College	Cross Country	-113.25	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
46	Bethel College-North Newton	Track and Field (Outdoor)	-114.61	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
47	Bethel College-North Newton	Track and Field (Indoor)	-114.65	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
48	Bethany Lutheran College	Volleyball	-357.5	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
49	Bethesda University	Baseball	-1951.26	79.48	--	13965	37397	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above) Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 79% of applicants and charges $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 32% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 55% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397

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Basketball

$2,455 0.0%

79.5%

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$13,965

$37,397

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above)

Softball

$1,321 9,255.2%

39.0%

1,080 – 1,240

$19,456

$40,652

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above)

Basketball

$389 257.9%

93.5%

880 – 1,190

$24,879

$40,808

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above)

Softball

$338 257.5%

93.5%

880 – 1,190

$24,879

$40,808

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above)

Golf

$244 201.6%

93.5%

880 – 1,190

$24,879

$40,808

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above)

Volleyball

$187 343.4%

93.5%

880 – 1,190

$24,879

$40,808

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above)

Other Sports

$137 178.0%

93.5%

880 – 1,190

$24,879

$40,808

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above)

Tennis

$125 32.8%

93.5%

880 – 1,190

$24,879

$40,808

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above)

Football

$47 53.9%

93.5%

880 – 1,190

$24,879

$40,808

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above)

Tennis

$21 106.8%

39.0%

1,080 – 1,240

$19,456

$40,652

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Other (none of the above)

Baseball

$3 100.9%

39.0%

1,080 – 1,240

$19,456

$40,652

$2,455
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$1,321
9,255.2%

$389
257.9%

$338
257.5%

$244
201.6%

$187
343.4%

$137
178.0%

$125
32.8%

$47
53.9%

$21
106.8%

$3
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