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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	Gordon College	Rowing	6788.74	85.62	1,150 – 1,370	25250	45839	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Gordon College Wenham, MA Gordon College opened as the Boston Missionary Training Institute in 1889, receiving its current moniker just over 80 years later. With 33 areas of study and awarding up to Post-master's certificates, many students opt for the Biology/Biological Sciences, General program. It also has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,789 0.0% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $25,250 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,839
2	Wesleyan University	Rowing	2302.89	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Wesleyan University Middletown, CT Wesleyan University’s most popular major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. The school, located on the bends of the Connecticut River, was founded as a men’s college and became fully coeducational in 1970. Their athletes, known as the Cardinals, appropriately wear cardinal and black. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,303 43.0% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,385
3	Marietta College	Rowing	1995.67	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Marietta College Marietta, OH Found in Marietta, Marietta College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students at Marietta College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,996 4.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,252
4	Thomas Jefferson University	Rowing	1840.15	80.98	1,170 – 1,340	29097	64335	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University merged with nearby Philadelphia University. Today, the school has more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs available to its students, who are known as the Rams....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,840 207.4% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $29,097 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,335
5	University of Rhode Island	Rowing	1640.55	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,641 10.7% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
6	Pacific Lutheran University	Rowing	983.5	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $984 64.5% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
7	The Catholic University of America	Rowing	898.69	82.78	1,100 – 1,310	35008	63217	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $899 59.3% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $35,008 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
8	SUNY Maritime College	Rowing	802	72.42	1,130 – 1,300	20398	83439	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY SUNY Maritime College, founded in 1847, is located about 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Students at SUNY Maritime College can "Chart Your Own Course," which means they can choose from one of two different experiences—the Traditional Lifestyle (a more traditional campus experience) or the Regiment Lifestyle (preparing cadets......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $802 1,746.8% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,398 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,439
9	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Rowing	652.22	60.16	1,200 – 1,390	47799	85038	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA Located in Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, there is a 94%......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $652 23.4% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $47,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,038
10	University of California-San Diego	Rowing	623.07	26.77	1,290 – 1,490	13293	65669	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $623 0.0% Acceptance Rate 26.8% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $13,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
11	Yale University	Rowing	574.89	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	26044	81765	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Yale University New Haven, CT Yale University got its start in 1701 as the Collegiate School, getting its current name in 1718. Their motto, “lux et veritas,” means “light and truth” in Latin. It's made up of fourteen schools including the undergraduate college, twelve professional schools, and the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $575 123.4% Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,765
12	Rochester Institute of Technology	Rowing	422.87	66.93	1,280 – 1,460	39753	65457	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Located in Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology accepts 67% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $423 150.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $39,753 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,457
13	University of Central Oklahoma	Rowing	305.28	81.76	1,010 – 1,180	18893	43074	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK Based in Edmond, the University of Central Oklahoma’s acceptance rate is 82% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 53% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $3,080 each. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $305 8.4% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,074
14	St. John Fisher University	Rowing	241.57	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, St- John Fisher University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 86% of students decide to stay at St- John Fisher University after......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $242 59.9% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,198
15	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Rowing	227.03	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891. Its motto is “Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership.” Students train on the USTS Kennedy and select one of the 7 programs. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is the most popular. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $227 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,759 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,424
16	Tufts University	Rowing	183.33	11.53	1,470 – 1,560	33333	68337	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Tufts University Medford, MA Opened in 1852 as Tufts College, Tufts University is a small liberal arts school. It became a doctoral/research university in the 1970s. The university offers over 70 undergraduate major programs. International Relations and Affairs, Computer Science, and Dentistry are popular areas of study. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $183 255.0% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $33,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,337
17	Bates College	Rowing	127.84	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Bates College Lewiston, ME Bates College, the first coeducational college in New England, was founded in 1855. It also admitted minority students before the Emancipation Proclamation. An extremely selective school, Bates has a 91% first year retention rate, 88% four-year graduation rate, and a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $128 75.8% Acceptance Rate 13.3% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $26,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,202
18	Nazareth University	Rowing	43.94	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Nazareth University Rochester, NY Based in Rochester, Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students at Nazareth University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $44 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $31,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,717
19	Assumption University	Rowing	20.91	82.98	990 – 1,180	29072	46029	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Assumption University Worcester, MA Assumption University has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1 and a first year retention rate of 83%. It’s a NCAA Division II with football school and the Greyhounds compete in the Northeast 10 Conference. Wearing blue and white, they’re cheered on by Pierre the Greyhound. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $21 85.1% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,029
20	The University of Tampa	Rowing	16.96	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, The University of Tampa’s acceptance rate is 40%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 85% and around 52% of students will graduate within four years. The top three majors among......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $17 43.5% Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,397
21	Georgetown University	Rowing	0.01	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	37967	83222	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 100.0% Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $37,967 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
22	Adrian College	Rowing	0	68.43	950 – 1,170	22053	42805	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Adrian College Adrian, MI Located in Adrian, Adrian College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,805
23	Barry University	Rowing	0	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Barry University Miami, FL Based in Miami, Barry University accepts 77% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Barry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 63% of students decide to stay at Barry......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,637
24	Boston College	Rowing	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA A private Jesuit research university, Boston College’s motto is Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, Greek for “Ever to Excel.” Their athletes, known as the Eagles, wear maroon and gold and are cheered on by Baldwin the Eagle. Past students include John F. Kerry, Leonard Nimoy, Chris O’Donnell, and Amy Poehler. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $32,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,717
25	Boston University	Rowing	0	11.11	1,430 – 1,530	27551	65655	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Boston University Boston, MA Boston University got its start in 1839 in Vermont as the Newbury Biblical Institute. It moved to Boston in 1867. Today, the university is one of the largest employers in the city. Famous individuals associated with the school include Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King Jr., William Howard Taft, and Howard Stern. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 11.1% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $27,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,655
26	Brown University	Rowing	0	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
27	Bryant University	Rowing	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
28	Bucknell University	Rowing	0	28.93	1,180 – 1,400	38486	78852	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Bucknell University was founded in 1846 and has a proud tradition of fostering diversity and inclusion. Most students are undergraduates and they enjoy a cozy 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, Bucknell has 743 athletes competing in several sports, such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.9% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,852
29	California State University-Sacramento	Rowing	0	93.43	900 – 1,130	11183	51074	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Based in Sacramento, California State University-Sacramento accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At California State......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,074
30	Canisius University	Rowing	0	72.24	1,010 – 1,250	19321	46089	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Canisius University Buffalo, NY Founded in 1870, Canisius College became Canisius University in 2023. 100% of students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attending Canisius University, $22,779 on average. The school also offers athletic scholarships, as it's a NCAA Division I without football school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $19,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,089
31	Clark University	Rowing	0	39.54	1,310 – 1,460	32767	49022	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Clark University Worcester, MA Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.5% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $32,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,022
32	Clemson University	Rowing	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University boasts a large campus – 1,400 acres at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains alongside Lake Hartwell. It’s home to the Clemson Experimental Forest, which is used for research, education, and recreation. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular undergraduate major. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 38.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $24,408 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,311
33	Colby College	Rowing	0	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Colby College Waterville, ME Colby College is a private liberal arts school and home to the Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. It boasts a strong student-to-faculty of 10 to 1, a 93% first year retention rate, and an 81% four-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,052
34	Colgate University	Rowing	0	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	26954	64949	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Colgate University Hamilton, NY Colgate University is known as a “Hidden Ivy” and a “Little Ivy.” It regularly makes lists naming it one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States. Most Colgate students study as undergraduates, but the school also offers master’s degrees in Teaching and Religious Studies. Maroon and white are the official colors. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 13.9% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $26,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,949
35	College of the Holy Cross	Rowing	0	17.61	1,260 – 1,420	35455	69984	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA The College of the Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England, and today it’s part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The school has a 94% first year retention rate, and an impressive 90% four-year graduation rate. Athletes are known as the Crusaders and wear royal purple and white. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 17.6% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $35,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,984
36	Columbia University in the City of New York	Rowing	0	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	20869	88535	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University was founded in 1754, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the state. A doctoral/research university, some top majors for students include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 3.9% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $20,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,535
37	Connecticut College	Rowing	0	37.04	1,180 – 1,410	42941	49165	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Connecticut College New London, CT Found in New London, Connecticut College accepted 37% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 89%....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 37.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $42,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,165
38	Cornell University	Rowing	0	8.41	1,490 – 1,570	26455	87830	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is made up of seven undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. Some famous alumni include Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye, E.B. White, and Anthony Fauci. 98% of students stay on after the first year, with 94% graduating within six years. Computer Science is the most popular major. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 8.4% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,830
39	D'Youville University	Rowing	0	82.35	910 – 1,200	20268	63804	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,804
40	Dartmouth College	Rowing	0	5.4	1,500 – 1,580	17322	82541	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Dartmouth College Hanover, NH An Ivy League research university, Dartmouth College was founded before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Some famous alumni include Daniel Webster, Robert Frost, Dr. Seuss, and Thaddeus Stevens....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $17,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,541
41	Dominican University New York	Rowing	0	97.71	1,100 – 1,240	23907	50865	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY Located in Orangeburg, Dominican University New York accepts 98% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,865
42	Drake University	Rowing	0	63.85	1,190 – 1,380	30886	58233	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Drake University Des Moines, IA Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,886 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,233
43	Drexel University	Rowing	0	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42342	69063	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,342 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
44	Duquesne University	Rowing	0	83.56	1,180 – 1,360	35125	62627	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $35,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,627
45	Eastern Michigan University	Rowing	0	79.64	930 – 1,180	17388	43148	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $17,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
46	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach	Rowing	0	64.81	1,170 – 1,380	41550	65391	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL Located in Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach accepted 65% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach will......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $41,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
47	Fairfield University	Rowing	0	33.29	1,290 – 1,410	47630	73693	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University has 76 degree programs. Composed of 5 different schools, the most popular majors among students are Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. There are 35 buildings on campus, including 3 manor houses. Fairfield is highly selective. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $47,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,693
48	Florida Institute of Technology	Rowing	0	57.7	1,130 – 1,320	36364	41941	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL During the last admissions cycle, the Florida Institute of Technology had a 9% yield. Alumni include astronauts, CEOs, politicians, and professors. 100% of FIA’s students receive grant aid, averaging $23,953 each. Classes are typically on the smaller size, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $36,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,941
49	Fordham University	Rowing	0	56.28	1,350 – 1,490	45368	68008	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Fordham University Bronx, NY Fordham University students can attend classes across three campuses - the Lincoln Center, Rose Hill campus, and the professional campus in Westchester. The school attracts students from all over the country and offers distance learning. 83% will graduate in six years. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 56.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,008
50	Franklin Pierce University	Rowing	0	90.83	1,020 – 1,170	25557	45563	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $25,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,563
51	George Mason University	Rowing	0	87.48	1,170 – 1,370	18900	60536	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing George Mason University Fairfax, VA Found in Fairfax, George Mason University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 59% of students at George Mason University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $18,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,536
52	George Washington University	Rowing	0	47.09	1,360 – 1,490	45466	71607	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
53	Hamilton College	Rowing	0	13.62	1,460 – 1,550	26021	60082	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Hamilton College Clinton, NY With nearly 60 areas of study, a majority of Hamilton College students opt to major in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. Their motto is in Ancient Greek: Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν, which translates to “Know Thyself.” The school has been coeducational since 1978 after merging with its sister school, Kirkland College. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 13.6% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $26,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,082
54	Harvard University	Rowing	0	3.65	1,510 – 1,590	17900	99572	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Harvard University Cambridge, MA Harvard University has more alumni, researchers, and faculty that have won Nobel Prizes and Field Medals than any other school in the world. It also produced eight U.S. presidents, 188 living billionaires, and 110 Olympic medalists....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 3.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $17,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,572
55	Hobart William Smith Colleges	Rowing	0	63.99	1,230 – 1,400	33172	62416	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Located in Geneva, Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Hobart William Smith Colleges, there is a 86% first year retention......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,416
56	Indiana University-Bloomington	Rowing	0	78.21	1,200 – 1,420	16282	53417	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 91% first year retention rate. 81% of students graduate in six years. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
57	Iona University	Rowing	0	86.94	1,120 – 1,310	28557	51218	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Iona University New Rochelle, NY Found in New Rochelle, Iona University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Iona University, there is a 77% first year retention......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,218
58	Ithaca College	Rowing	0	69.01	1,240 – 1,390	34297	46305	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Based in Ithaca, Ithaca College’s acceptance rate is 69%. They request $60 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Ithaca College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,297 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,305
59	Jacksonville University	Rowing	0	56.96	1,110 – 1,280	25745	61991	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL Found in Jacksonville, Jacksonville University accepted 57% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Jacksonville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,991
60	La Salle University	Rowing	0	95.52	900 – 1,110	20119	53701	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, La Salle University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 92% of students at La Salle University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,701
61	Lehigh University	Rowing	0	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	33289	88810	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
62	Lewis & Clark College	Rowing	0	78.49	1,240 – 1,400	38247	43608	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 78% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $38,247 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
63	Long Island University	Rowing	0	89.77	1,110 – 1,340	22620	47543	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Long Island University Brookville, NY Found in Brookville, Long Island University accepts 90% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 95% of students at Long Island University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,620 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,543
64	Loyola Marymount University	Rowing	0	45.08	1,320 – 1,450	54471	62763	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Psychology, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production are the three most popular areas of study....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $54,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
65	Loyola University Maryland	Rowing	0	75.49	1,230 – 1,390	31857	64453	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland accepted 75% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.5% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $31,857 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,453
66	Manhattan University	Rowing	0	78.5	1,150 – 1,350	28349	64472	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Manhattan University Riverdale, NY Found in Riverdale, Manhattan University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Manhattan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Manhattan University, there is......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,472
67	Marist College	Rowing	0	56.51	1,200 – 1,360	40106	62546	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $40,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,546
68	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Rowing	0	4.85	1,510 – 1,590	21519	131633	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing 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 Rowing 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
69	Mercyhurst University	Rowing	0	81.02	1,080 – 1,300	26962	39565	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Mercyhurst University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at Mercyhurst University will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $28,508 on average. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,565
70	Merrimack College	Rowing	0	73.61	1,050 – 1,180	38849	54316	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Merrimack College North Andover, MA Found in North Andover, Merrimack College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Merrimack College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $38,849 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,316
71	Michigan State University	Rowing	0	84.8	1,120 – 1,330	24630	55084	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 85% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $24,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
72	Milwaukee School of Engineering	Rowing	0	62.39	1,200 – 1,390	26122	75114	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 62% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Milwaukee School of Engineering will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,114
73	Monmouth University	Rowing	0	89.02	1,150 – 1,320	33228	55825	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ Located in West Long Branch, Monmouth University accepts 89% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Monmouth University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $33,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,825
74	Northeastern University	Rowing	0	5.22	1,450 – 1,540	34770	78413	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Northeastern University Boston, MA Based in Boston, Northeastern University’s acceptance rate is 5%. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 72% of students attending Northeastern University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 96%....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.2% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $34,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
75	Nova Southeastern University	Rowing	0	73.24	1,030 – 1,310	32756	58153	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Nova Southeastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $32,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,153
76	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Rowing	0	60.57	1,250 – 1,440	19575	51438	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing 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 Rowing 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
77	Oklahoma City University	Rowing	0	70.39	1,140 – 1,240	23143	42312	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City University has a 70% acceptance rate, and 99% of enrolled students receive institutional aid. On the field, the Stars wear blue and white and are cheered on by their mascot, a ram named Starsky. A NAIA Division I school, the average athletic scholarship is $8,577. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,312
78	Old Dominion University	Rowing	0	90.36	1,120 – 1,290	16150	46732	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Found in Norfolk, Old Dominion University accepts 90% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,732
79	Oregon State University	Rowing	0	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	21868	50843	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 87% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,868 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
80	Pacific University	Rowing	0	89.56	940 – 1,290	34809	46936	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Although Pacific University is nonsectarian today, it still works closely with the United Church of Christ, who was instrumental in the institution’s founding. There are currently more graduate students than undergraduates. Pacific University was a founding member of the Northwest Conference, which the Boxers participate in. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 940 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $34,809 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,936
81	Princeton University	Rowing	0	4.62	1,510 – 1,570	19811	87815	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Princeton University Princeton, NJ A private Ivy League research university, Princeton University was founded in 1746 and originally known as the College of New Jersey, making it the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the country. An extremely selective school, Princeton receives around 40,500 applications annually. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,815
82	Robert Morris University	Rowing	0	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
83	Rollins College	Rowing	0	47.54	1,200 – 1,360	37134	48239	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Rollins College Winter Park, FL Rollins College was founded in 1885, making it the fourth oldest post-secondary institution in Florida. Rollins has won over 20 National Championships and more than 60 Sunshine State Conference Championships. Student athletes, known as Tars, participate in Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball, among others....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $37,134 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,239
84	Rutgers University-New Brunswick	Rowing	0	65.35	1,280 – 1,480	19052	61263	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ New Brunswick is the oldest of the three campuses that make up Rutgers University. The school has 19 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, with many students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Social Work....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,052 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
85	Sacred Heart University	Rowing	0	67.68	1,180 – 1,310	46165	63925	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT Located in Fairfield, Sacred Heart University’s acceptance rate is 68% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students at Sacred Heart University currently receive grant aid from the school. 85% of students continued their studies at Sacred Heart University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $46,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,925
86	Saint Joseph's University	Rowing	0	86.39	1,140 – 1,330	36392	66438	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA Found in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Saint Joseph's University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $36,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,438
87	Saint Mary's College of California	Rowing	0	88.56	1,080 – 1,270	31615	60388	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Found in Moraga, Saint Mary's College of California accepts 89% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Saint Mary's College of California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $31,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,388
88	Santa Clara University	Rowing	0	48	1,370 – 1,490	49651	91198	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 48.0% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $49,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
89	Seattle Pacific University	Rowing	0	83.39	1,070 – 1,310	26155	51496	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 77 programs....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
90	Seattle University	Rowing	0	77.03	1,150 – 1,370	37103	64656	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
91	Skidmore College	Rowing	0	21.05	1,360 – 1,490	32368	46923	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Skidmore College is an extremely school – it received 11,900 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted just 2,500 of them. Skidmore offers up to Bachelor's degrees, with many students majoring in Business/Commerce, General. It also has a 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 21.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,923
92	Southern Methodist University	Rowing	0	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	45792	65556	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Southern Methodist University is a private doctoral/research university that was founded in 1911. It also has a satellite campus in New Mexico. Alumni include Laura Bush, Powers Boothe, and Kathy Bates, as well as astronauts, scientists, politicians, and writers. 69% of students receive institutional grant aid. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $45,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,556
93	St Lawrence University	Rowing	0	54.34	1,290 – 1,430	36175	55037	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing St Lawrence University Canton, NY Found in Canton, St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $36,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,037
94	St. Mary's College of Maryland	Rowing	0	68.63	1,160 – 1,350	20679	52286	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD Founded in 1840, St. Mary’s College of Maryland was originally known as St. Mary’s Female Seminary. It shares its campus with Historic St. Mary’s City, which was the state’s first colony and capital. A majority of students attending today are female, but the school has been co-educational since 1949. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,286
95	Stanford University	Rowing	0	3.61	1,510 – 1,570	17998	102887	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 3.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
96	Stetson University	Rowing	0	71.6	1,110 – 1,310	22914	44792	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Stetson University DeLand, FL Stetson University was first known as DeLand Academy when it opened in 1883. Its name changed just a few years later after generous donations from John B. Stetson. During downtime, students have plenty to do, as the campus isn’t far from the beach or amusement parks in Orlando. Stetson has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,792
97	Stockton University	Rowing	0	88.94	1,040 – 1,230	19752	48223	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Stockton University Galloway, NJ Found in Galloway, Stockton University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $19,752 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,223
98	Temple University	Rowing	0	80.45	1,130 – 1,370	29641	50860	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Temple University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Temple University’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Temple University will receive grant aid from the school. At Temple University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 57% of students will......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $29,641 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,860
99	The University of Alabama	Rowing	0	76.65	1,110 – 1,370	21761	52233	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Found in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama accepts 77% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 89% of students continued studying at The University of Alabama after completing their first year....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $21,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,233
100	Trinity College	Rowing	0	33.52	1,330 – 1,460	31806	67628	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Trinity College Hartford, CT Trinity College, originally known as Washington College, was founded in 1823, making it the second oldest college in the state. 67% receive institutional grant aid to attend, $50,051 on average. Students are known as Bantams and wear blue and gold. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 33.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,628
101	University of California-Berkeley	Rowing	0	11.04	1,330 – 1,540	16997	74919	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Pacific-12 Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 96% first year retention rate, 79% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 11.0% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
102	University of California-Los Angeles	Rowing	0	8.97	1,320 – 1,540	15166	59063	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $15,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
103	University of Central Florida	Rowing	0	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
104	University of Connecticut	Rowing	0	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
105	University of Delaware	Rowing	0	63.56	1,220 – 1,390	17716	58846	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Delaware Newark, DE During the last admissions cycle, the University of Delaware received 37,000 applications. It also has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 90% first year retention rate. UD’s athletes are known as the Fightin' Blue Hens and they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $17,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,846
106	University of Louisville	Rowing	0	79.41	1,020 – 1,280	18808	46571	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Louisville Louisville, KY Found in Louisville, the University of Louisville accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Louisville, there is a 81% first year retention......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,571
107	University of Massachusetts-Amherst	Rowing	0	59.73	1,310 – 1,500	22954	60347	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Amherst is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. It opened in 1863, when it was known as the Massachusetts Agricultural College. Most students stay on after they complete freshman year – the school has a 92% first year retention rate. 84% graduate in six years. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.7% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $22,954 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,347
108	University of Miami	Rowing	0	18.9	1,340 – 1,480	41028	61508	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Miami Coral Gables, FL The University of Miami is extremely selective and has a first year retention rate of 94%. With 176 available majors and programs, Law is a common choice. The school’s library system has over 4 million volumes, 4 million microforms, and 1.6 million electronic books. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 18.9% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $41,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,508
109	University of Notre Dame	Rowing	0	11.27	1,460 – 1,550	29083	86210	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 11.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $29,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
110	University of Pennsylvania	Rowing	0	5.4	1,500 – 1,570	26017	90555	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 98% first year retention rate, and 89% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
111	University of Portland	Rowing	0	89.17	1,180 – 1,380	34951	67913	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Portland Portland, OR A non selective school, the University of Portland accepted 7,400 of applicants, 10% of which enrolled. It’s a private Catholic University, sister to the University of Notre Dame, and affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. 81% of undergraduates graduate within six years. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $34,951 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,913
112	University of Puget Sound	Rowing	0	72.25	1,200 – 1,390	42301	46802	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA Found in Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound’s acceptance rate is 72%. Undergraduates have to pay $65 to apply. About 99% of students at the University of Puget Sound will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.3% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $42,301 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
113	University of Rochester	Rowing	0	40.08	1,420 – 1,530	40900	68333	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Rochester Rochester, NY The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 and is tucked in the bends of the Genesee River. Alumni and faculty have won Nobel Prizes, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, and more. The school has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 90% first year retention rate, and 86% six year graduation rate. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 40.1% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $40,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,333
114	University of San Diego	Rowing	0	52.38	1,210 – 1,390	37675	64995	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of San Diego San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, the University of San Diego’s acceptance rate is 52%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 84% of students attending the University of San Diego currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
115	University of Southern California	Rowing	0	10.02	1,440 – 1,550	41496	74461	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
116	University of Tulsa	Rowing	0	61.5	1,220 – 1,510	23681	54779	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK Royal blue, old gold, and crimson are the official colors of the University of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricanes compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among others. Alumni include inventors, businessmen, actors, scientists, and politicians. UT’s student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $23,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,779
117	University of Virginia-Main Campus	Rowing	0	16.81	1,420 – 1,540	17831	72359	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson founded The University of Virginia, and the school’s Board of Visitors also included James Monroe and James Madison. The school's well known for its secret societies and sport accomplishments. The Cavaliers, who wear orange and blue, have over 30 championship wins. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 16.8% SAT Score 1,420 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $17,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,359
118	Villanova University	Rowing	0	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37946	84905	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905
119	Washington College	Rowing	0	56.89	1,160 – 1,400	33553	48763	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Washington College Chestertown, MD The Washington College dates back to 1723 when it began as the Kent County Free School, making it the 10th oldest college in the United States. It was also the first college chartered after the American Revolution, and George Washington was heavily involved in the founding. The school received its current name in 1782. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $33,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,763
120	West Virginia University	Rowing	0	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing 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 Rowing 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
121	Western Washington University	Rowing	0	93.25	1,110 – 1,330	22096	45272	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 93% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $22,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
122	Williams College	Rowing	0	8.25	1,500 – 1,560	16988	71754	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Williams College Williamstown, MA Although it was originally founded as a men’s college in 1793, Williams College is composed of 48% men and 51% women today. It was created out of the funds of Ephraim Williams, who died in the French and Indian War. The college received 15,000 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 1,270. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 8.3% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $16,988 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,754
123	California State University Maritime Academy	Rowing	-0.12	98.73	930 – 1,210	16081	84676	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA Cal Maritime is one of the 23 campuses that make up the California State University system. Students learn on a training ship, known as the “Golden Bear,” that serves as a floating classroom and laboratory. Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is the most popular area of study out of 7 programs. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,676
124	Union College	Rowing	-88.43	43.92	1,320 – 1,480	42884	63219	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Union College Schenectady, NY Union College was founded in 1795 and is known as the “Mother of Fraternities” – several of the earliest Fraternities got their starts on campus. A highly selective school, it has a first year retention rate of 90%, and 80% will graduate within four years. 85% graduate in six. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 43.9% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $42,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,219
125	Franklin and Marshall College	Rowing	-151.64	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	37475	62544	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 28% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $37,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
126	Gonzaga University	Rowing	-517.04	81.69	1,220 – 1,390	40295	66525	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Named after the Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Gonzaga University sits on a 152-acre campus alongside the Spokane River. The school has a first year retention rate of 93%. 85% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $40,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
127	Creighton University	Rowing	-594.3	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
128	Duke University	Rowing	-1292.12	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Duke University Durham, NC Methodists and Quakers founded Duke University in 1838. The school has produced 50 Rhodes Scholars, three Turing Award winners, and 15 Noble laureates. Known as the Blue Devils, the university’s colors are Duke blue and white....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 5.7% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $23,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $85,792
129	Kansas State University	Rowing	-1393.76	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
130	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	Rowing	-1416.67	91.98	1,010 – 1,270	13837	37382	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 46% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $13,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
131	University of Dayton	Rowing	-6364.71	65.66	1,180 – 1,400	31551	62477	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Dayton Dayton, OH Found in Dayton, the University of Dayton accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at the University of Dayton will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
132	University of Kansas	Rowing	-8733.04	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
133	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Rowing	-12021.46	15.34	1,350 – 1,520	11140	57057	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the flagship of the state’s school system. Enrolling students in 1795, it’s also one of the oldest public schools in the United States. UNC became coeducational in 1877 and began admitting African-American graduate students in 1951. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.3% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,057
134	Washington State University	Rowing	-13456.66	87.97	1,020 – 1,260	18155	53510	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Washington State University Pullman, WA Found in Pullman, Washington State University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 83% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Washington State University, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 37% of students will......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $18,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
135	Syracuse University	Rowing	-17249.26	46.11	1,290 – 1,440	51520	60459	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Based in Syracuse, Syracuse University’s acceptance rate is 46% and requires $85 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 81% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Syracuse University, there is a 90% first year retention rate and around 72% of undergraduates will......Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $51,520 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,459
136	University of Wisconsin-Madison	Rowing	-18238.94	45.17	1,350 – 1,480	14216	61275	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
137	The University of Texas at Austin	Rowing	-25968.59	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
138	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Rowing	-29576.67	39.15	1,310 – 1,510	11023	62979	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.2% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $11,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
139	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	Rowing	-33722.76	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
140	University of Minnesota Twin Cities	Rowing	-34244.93	79.75	1,260 – 1,420	16730	57984	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is made up of two locations, 3 miles apart: Minneapolis and Falcon Heights. Their motto is “Commune vinculum omnibus artibus” or “A common bond for all the arts.” Getting its start in 1851 before Minnesota was a state, it’s the largest and oldest school in the state university system. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $16,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,984
141	University of Iowa	Rowing	-34963.42	83.62	1,100 – 1,320	20121	52696	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Found in Iowa City, the University of Iowa accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 70% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,696
142	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	Rowing	-40430.54	41.6	1,210 – 1,390	20885	47782	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782
143	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Rowing	-44039.14	15.64	1,370 – 1,530	19005	73762	#143 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Rowing University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 47% of accepted students decide to attend. Sport Rowing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 15.6% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $19,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762