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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	University of Alabama at Birmingham	Rifle	2293.1	88.42	1,120 – 1,380	17413	46572	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Found in Birmingham, the University of Alabama at Birmingham accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 88% of students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,293 11.4% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,413 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,572
2	Murray State University	Rifle	1510.23	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,510 49.4% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
3	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Rifle	951.56	62.12	1,030 – 1,270	9985	40746	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK UAF, otherwise known as “Alaska,” is a flagship, land grant, space grant, and sea grant school. 71% of attending students receive institutional grant aid, $6,016 on average. Blue and gold are the official colors of UAF and the mascot is Nanook, a mighty polar bear of Inuit legend....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $952 8.6% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $9,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
4	Doane University	Rifle	510	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $510 89.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
5	The University of Tennessee-Martin	Rifle	508.29	88.2	1,010 – 1,210	11151	38863	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN Based in Martin, The University of Tennessee-Martin accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending The University of Tennessee-Martin currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $508 0.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,863
6	The University of Olivet	Rifle	498.33	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $498 Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
7	Waldorf University	Rifle	89.44	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $89 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
8	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	Rifle	0	55.16	1,030 – 1,170	4141	50293	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 71% of students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $4,141 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,293
9	Citadel Military College of South Carolina	Rifle	0	92.81	1,100 – 1,290	21041	60168	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a senior military college that got its start as an arsenal in 1822. It became an academy in 1843 and some of its buildings were burned during the Civil War. The Citadel awards up to Post-master's certificates, and many students are studying Business/Commerce, General. Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,041 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,168
10	Coe College	Rifle	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
11	Georgia Military College	Rifle	0	0	--	11571	32351	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,351
12	Georgia Southern University	Rifle	0	87.89	990 – 1,140	16957	44423	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA Located in Statesboro, Georgia Southern University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 27% of students attending Georgia Southern University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,957 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,423
13	Grand View University	Rifle	0	98.43	930 – 1,140	22296	47582	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Grand View University Des Moines, IA Based in Des Moines, Grand View University’s acceptance rate is 98%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 68% and 39% of students will graduate in four years. The common majors among......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,296 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,582
14	Hastings College	Rifle	0	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
15	Jacksonville State University	Rifle	0	77.69	940 – 1,200	14511	40158	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Jacksonville State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Jacksonville State University, there is a 64% first year......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
16	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Rifle	0	4.85	1,510 – 1,590	21519	131633	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, offers up to a Doctor's degree. It became a land grant-college in 1863. Top majors include Management Science, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Alumni have gone on to found well-known companies, such as Intel, Koch Industries, Dropbox, and Campbell Soup. Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 4.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $21,519 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $131,633
17	McPherson College	Rifle	0	76.76	970 – 1,160	25490	41446	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle McPherson College McPherson, KS Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $25,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,446
18	Morehead State University	Rifle	0	77.21	1,020 – 1,220	10017	37131	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Morehead State University Morehead, KY Located in Morehead, Morehead State University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 75% of students at Morehead State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 65%......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,131
19	Norwich University	Rifle	0	73.61	1,110 – 1,310	28196	59743	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Norwich University Northfield, VT Found in Northfield, Norwich University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Norwich University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,743
20	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Rifle	0	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 972 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $19,575 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
21	The University of Texas at El Paso	Rifle	0	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
22	University of Akron Main Campus	Rifle	0	59.67	930 – 1,210	15292	42269	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH Based in Akron, the University of Akron Main Campus accepts 60% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students attending the University of Akron Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and around 22% of students will......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,269
23	University of Kentucky	Rifle	0	92.94	1,080 – 1,310	19838	47266	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Based in Lexington, the University of Kentucky’s acceptance rate is 93% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending the University of Kentucky will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 87% and around 51% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,266
24	University of Memphis	Rifle	0	72.03	970 – 1,180	13656	40921	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle University of Memphis Memphis, TN 475 Tigers at the University of Memphis compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS American Athletic Conference. Until 2020, the school’s mascot was a live tiger, known as TOM. Since then, Pouncer, a costumed mascot, has taken over the job. Kinesiology and Exercise Science is a popular undergraduate major. Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,921
25	University of Mississippi	Rifle	0	96.58	1,060 – 1,310	14946	45336	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle University of Mississippi University, MS Found in University, the University of Mississippi accepts 97% of applicants and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 73% of students at the University of Mississippi currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,336
26	University of North Georgia	Rifle	0	67.94	990 – 1,210	11687	43085	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,085
27	Virginia Military Institute	Rifle	0	71.25	1,110 – 1,330	17229	63545	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Abraham Lincoln called the Virginia Military Institute the “West Point of the South.” Located on the Maury River in the Shenandoah Valley, 562 athletes (the Keydets) compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big South Conference. Moe the Kangaroo cheers them on. Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,545
28	West Virginia University	Rifle	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
29	Wofford College	Rifle	0	51.94	1,240 – 1,370	31061	52076	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Wofford College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Many students receive institutional grants – 97% – averaging $34,084 each. Biology/Biological Sciences, General is a top undergraduate area of study. Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,061 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,076
30	Texas Christian University	Rifle	-29441.3	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
31	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Rifle	-67167	87.49	1,110 – 1,320	18029	47692	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rifle University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Located in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $45 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rifle Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $18,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,692