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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	Biola University	Basketball	3387.68	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#1 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,388 4.1% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
2	Biola University	Volleyball	2683.7	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#2 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,684 226.4% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
3	Biola University	Baseball	1592.38	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#3 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,592 19.7% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
4	Azusa Pacific University	Volleyball	1113.14	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#4 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,113 55.8% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
5	Biola University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	893.61	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#5 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $894 0.0% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
6	Biola University	Tennis	837.22	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#6 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $837 0.0% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
7	Biola University	Softball	823.85	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#7 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $824 186.2% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
8	Azusa Pacific University	Gymnastics	567.73	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#8 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Gymnastics Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $568 39,253.8% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
9	Azusa Pacific University	Softball	535.61	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#9 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $536 19.3% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
10	Azusa Pacific University	Basketball	398.7	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#10 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $399 82.3% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
11	Azusa Pacific University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	232.56	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#11 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $233 66.7% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
12	Biola University	Water Polo	190.26	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#12 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $190 63.5% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
13	Biola University	Soccer	151.47	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#13 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $151 74.1% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
14	Biola University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	128.16	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#14 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $128 49.6% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
15	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	Basketball	99.54	100	--	672	33366	#15 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational College of Biblical Studies-Houston Houston, TX Found in Houston, the College of Biblical Studies-Houston accepts 100% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the College of Biblical Studies-Houston currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $100 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,366
16	Azusa Pacific University	Tennis	31.67	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#16 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $32 98.7% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
17	Wheaton College	Tennis	0.05	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#17 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
18	Arizona Christian University	Baseball	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#18 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
19	Arizona Christian University	Basketball	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#19 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
20	Arizona Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#20 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
21	Arizona Christian University	Football	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#21 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
22	Arizona Christian University	Golf	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#22 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
23	Arizona Christian University	Soccer	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#23 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
24	Arizona Christian University	Softball	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#24 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
25	Arizona Christian University	Swimming	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#25 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
26	Arizona Christian University	Tennis	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#26 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
27	Arizona Christian University	Volleyball	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#27 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
28	Arizona Christian University	Wrestling	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#28 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
29	Arizona Christian University	Other Sports	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#29 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
30	Arizona Christian University	Beach Volleyball	0	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#30 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
31	Azusa Pacific University	Baseball	0	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#31 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
32	Azusa Pacific University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#32 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
33	Azusa Pacific University	Soccer	0	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#33 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
34	Azusa Pacific University	Water Polo	0	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#34 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Water Polo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
35	Biola University	Golf	0	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#35 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
36	Colorado Christian University	Baseball	0	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#36 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
37	Colorado Christian University	Basketball	0	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#37 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
38	Colorado Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#38 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
39	Colorado Christian University	Golf	0	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#39 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
40	Colorado Christian University	Soccer	0	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#40 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
41	Colorado Christian University	Softball	0	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#41 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
42	Colorado Christian University	Volleyball	0	100	1,010 – 1,210	30940	41623	#42 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $30,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
43	Wheaton College	Baseball	0	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#43 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
44	Wheaton College	Basketball	0	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#44 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
45	Wheaton College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#45 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
46	Wheaton College	Football	0	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#46 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
47	Wheaton College	Golf	0	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#47 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
48	Wheaton College	Soccer	0	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#48 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
49	Wheaton College	Softball	0	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#49 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
50	Wheaton College	Volleyball	0	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#50 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
51	Wheaton College	Wrestling	0	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#51 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
52	Wheaton College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	-0.04	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#52 2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270

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2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational

Basketball

$3,388 4.1%

78.2%

1,180 – 1,390

$34,082

$45,752

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational

Volleyball

$2,684 226.4%

78.2%

1,180 – 1,390

$34,082

$45,752

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational

Baseball

$1,592 19.7%

78.2%

1,180 – 1,390

$34,082

$45,752

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational

Volleyball

$1,113 55.8%

88.4%

1,080 – 1,300

$26,143

$56,794

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational

Swimming and Diving (combined)

$894 0.0%

78.2%

1,180 – 1,390

$34,082

$45,752

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational

Tennis

$837 0.0%

78.2%

1,180 – 1,390

$34,082

$45,752

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational

Softball

$824 186.2%

78.2%

1,180 – 1,390

$34,082

$45,752

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational

Gymnastics

$568 39,253.8%

88.4%

1,080 – 1,300

$26,143

$56,794

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational

Softball

$536 19.3%

88.4%

1,080 – 1,300

$26,143

$56,794

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational

Basketball

$399 82.3%

88.4%

1,080 – 1,300

$26,143

$56,794

2027 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Undenominational

Swimming and Diving (combined)

$233 66.7%

88.4%

1,080 – 1,300

$26,143

$56,794

$3,388
4.1%

$2,684
226.4%

$1,592
19.7%

$1,113
55.8%

$894
0.0%

$837
0.0%

$824
186.2%

$568
39,253.8%

$536
19.3%

$399
82.3%

$233
66.7%

$190
63.5%

$151
74.1%

$128
49.6%

$32
98.7%

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