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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Georgia	Softball	489053.04	37.19	1,250 – 1,430	16303	57565	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, many undergraduates will go on to major in Psychology, General. Founded in 1785, it’s a Public Ivy and one of the oldest public schools in the country. Over the years, UGA has produced many well known public figures, including football players, Pulitzer prize winners, and more. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $489,053 699.4% Acceptance Rate 37.2% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,565
2	Binghamton University	Softball	115117.95	38.61	1,350 – 1,500	18860	61621	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Binghamton University Vestal, NY Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Binghamton University sees most of its incoming students come from New York and New Jersey. It’s a NCAA Division I without football school, and the Bearcats compete in a variety of sports, including Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $115,118 38.2% Acceptance Rate 38.6% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,621
3	University of Rio Grande	Softball	18149	72.98	--	26581	34323	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, OH Based in Rio Grande, the University of Rio Grande’s acceptance rate is 73% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students at the University of Rio Grande will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $18,149 16.7% Acceptance Rate 73.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,581 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,323
4	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Softball	12491.14	87.27	1,010 – 1,240	13284	45494	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE Found in Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12,491 180.6% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,494
5	Midland University	Softball	12190.97	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12,191 321.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
6	Ottawa University-Surprise	Softball	9279.08	39.88	910 – 1,050	35030	49139	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9,279 379.4% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
7	Missouri Valley College	Softball	8593.1	52.69	900 – 1,070	18396	36902	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO Located in Marshall, Missouri Valley College accepts 53% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Missouri Valley College currently receive institutional grant aid. 41% of students decide to stay at Missouri Valley College after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8,593 6,875.5% Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $18,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,902
8	Emory University	Softball	7950.78	10.29	1,460 – 1,550	27986	74980	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a private, doctoral/research college. It has a 96% first year retention rate, 83% four year graduation rate, and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. There are nine academic divisions, including the Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Laney Graduate School, and Rollins School of Public Health, among others. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,951 53.7% Acceptance Rate 10.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $27,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,980
9	Friends University	Softball	7636.42	60.46	940 – 1,120	22579	42960	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Friends University Wichita, KS Located in Wichita, Friends University’s acceptance rate is 60%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,636 3.6% Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,960
10	Thomas University	Softball	7601.49	43.16	920 – 1,140	19087	45305	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Thomas University Thomasville, GA Thomas University received 500 last admissions cycle and, out of the accepted students, 62% enrolled. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration is the most popular area of study by far, followed by andLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,601 58.9% Acceptance Rate 43.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,305
11	Dakota Wesleyan University	Softball	7343.04	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,343 1,773.2% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
12	California State University-Northridge	Softball	7176.75	92.19	900 – 1,110	8222	44372	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,177 132.3% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
13	Oklahoma Christian University	Softball	7119.68	97.07	1,040 – 1,280	21810	43281	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK Known as the Bald Eagles, there are 392 athletes at Oklahoma Christian University. You’ll also find a Bald Eagle on their seal and sideline, where Eagle cheers them on. 98% receive grant aid, and OC also provides its full-time students with laptops, iPhones, and iPads. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,120 80.0% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,810 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,281
14	Duke University	Softball	6736.71	5.71	1,520 – 1,560	23422	85792	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,737 251.5% 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
15	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne	Softball	6618.52	95.97	880 – 1,080	20897	47944	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN Based in Fort Wayne, the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,619 772.3% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
16	Georgetown University	Softball	6349.95	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	37967	83222	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,350 316.7% 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
17	Northwestern State University of Louisiana	Softball	6329.52	92.26	970 – 1,180	13156	39485	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Found in Natchitoches, Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,330 581.6% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,156 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,485
18	Lander University	Softball	6292.22	67.92	970 – 1,150	14657	36851	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Lander University Greenwood, SC Located in Greenwood, Lander University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 64% of students attending Lander University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $6,292 29.0% Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,851
19	Aquinas College	Softball	5972.26	89.88	920 – 1,150	19890	40161	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Aquinas College’s acceptance rate is 90%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Aquinas College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,972 1,160.4% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $19,890 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,161
20	Carolina University	Softball	5826.65	34	850 – 1,140	19111	30657	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Carolina University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Carolina University accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Carolina University currently receive grant aid from the school. 58% of students decide to stay at Carolina University after......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,827 1,307.8% Acceptance Rate 34.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,657
21	Gordon College	Softball	5629.63	85.62	1,150 – 1,370	25250	45839	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,630 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
22	Concordia University-Nebraska	Softball	4926.36	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,926 756.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
23	Linfield University	Softball	4878.04	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	31462	70643	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular program by far....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,878 8.4% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $31,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,643
24	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Softball	4820.21	63.43	1,380 – 1,510	35940	83054	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the oldest technological universities in the world. Many undergraduate study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, though the school offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,820 77.5% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $35,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,054
25	The College of Saint Scholastica	Softball	4782.68	93.89	1,080 – 1,280	23913	62332	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN A Roman Catholic school founded by the Benedictine Sisters, the College of St. Scholastica’s motto is “All her paths are peace” in Latin. It’s non selective, and 23% of those accepted during the last admissions cycle enrolled....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,783 99.1% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,913 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,332
26	The University of Texas Permian Basin	Softball	4777	93.07	910 – 1,130	10143	50020	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX Found in Odessa, The University of Texas Permian Basin accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,777 291.5% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,020
27	Saint Leo University	Softball	4607.55	72.1	980 – 1,190	19478	41619	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL Based in Saint Leo, Saint Leo University accepts 72% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Leo University, there is a 55% first year retention rate and a 35% four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,608 10.6% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,478 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,619
28	Point University	Softball	4572.4	67.51	850 – 1,100	22622	36410	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Point University West Point, GA Based in West Point, Point University 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 93% of students at Point University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,572 0.0% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $22,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,410
29	Xavier University of Louisiana	Softball	4482.34	69.04	990 – 1,160	17874	40643	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic HBCU. It opened first as a high school in 1915, becoming a university in 1925. XULA has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many students major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. 307 athletes are known as the Golf Rush and Gold Nuggets....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,482 818.8% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,643
30	Savannah State University	Softball	4481.07	83.68	890 – 1,010	8506	27494	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Savannah State University Savannah, GA Based in Savannah, Savannah State University’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 26% of students attending Savannah State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 11% of students......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,481 50.2% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $8,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,494
31	Louisiana State University-Alexandria	Softball	4406.94	92.63	970 – 1,140	8081	37284	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA Based in Alexandria, Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and . About 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,407 159.7% Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,284
32	Ottawa University-Ottawa	Softball	4367.21	80.03	860 – 1,100	28126	49139	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Ottawa University-Ottawa Ottawa, KS Located in Ottawa, Ottawa University-Ottawa’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 25% and 26% of students will earn their degree in......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,367 90.9% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,126 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
33	Morningside University	Softball	4306.24	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,306 62.8% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
34	Kentucky State University	Softball	4250	92.51	810 – 1,040	9672	29640	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY Based in Frankfort, Kentucky State University accepts 93% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 91% of students attending Kentucky State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,250 0.0% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $9,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,640
35	Georgia College & State University	Softball	4244.23	87.79	1,070 – 1,240	19769	50644	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Found in Milledgeville, Georgia College & State University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 13% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Georgia......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,244 0.5% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,769 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,644
36	Blue Mountain Christian University	Softball	4216.67	100	980 – 1,240	16525	35401	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS Blue Mountain Christian University was originally a women's school when it opened in 1873. It only became coeducational in 2005. During the last admissions cycle, 56% of accepted students enrolled....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,217 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,401
37	Texas Southern University	Softball	4177.36	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,177 5.9% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
38	Columbia International University	Softball	4157.35	94.61	950 – 1,210	21320	33929	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Columbia International University Columbia, SC Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,157 1,040.7% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,929
39	Saint Martin's University	Softball	4068.56	89.8	940 – 1,170	22779	57998	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 83% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 65% of students......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,069 4.3% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
40	Auburn University at Montgomery	Softball	3775.16	91.57	980 – 1,190	15458	38216	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL Based in Montgomery, Auburn University at Montgomery accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of students at Auburn University at Montgomery currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,775 238.6% Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $15,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,216
41	Wingate University	Softball	3698.2	91.13	990 – 1,210	21464	43992	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Wingate University Wingate, NC Based in Wingate, Wingate University accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,698 37.9% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,992
42	Pfeiffer University	Softball	3610	91.26	800 – 1,080	21402	44621	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Pfeiffer University Misenheimer, NC Located in Misenheimer, Pfeiffer University’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 67% of students continued their studies at Pfeiffer University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,610 138.5% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $21,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,621
43	Troy University	Softball	3580.86	96.04	970 – 1,210	12504	39392	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Troy University Troy, AL Found in Troy, Troy University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 59% of students at Troy University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and 30% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,581 9.8% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,392
44	Huntington University	Softball	3565.22	71.15	990 – 1,200	21149	40702	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Huntington University Huntington, IN 97% of students at Huntington University receive grant aid and as a NAIA Division I school, there are also athletic scholarships available. Huntington opened in 1897 as Central College, having been founded by (and still affiliated with) the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,565 31.7% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $21,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,702
45	University of Bridgeport	Softball	3561.65	64.31	960 – 1,170	26064	38575	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Based in Bridgeport, the University of Bridgeport’s acceptance rate is 64%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of Bridgeport, there is a 71% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,562 73.2% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $26,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,575
46	Albany State University	Softball	3352.61	97.14	790 – 940	13775	35579	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Albany State University Albany, GA Found in Albany, Albany State University accepts 97% of applicants. They request $20 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 12% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,353 241.8% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 790 – 940 Avg. Net Price $13,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,579
47	North Central College	Softball	3335.61	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,336 1.0% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
48	University of Fort Lauderdale	Softball	3139.55	0	--	14737	63721	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Fort Lauderdale Lauderhill, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,140 107.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
49	University of Redlands	Softball	3117.78	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,118 1,135.4% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
50	Missouri Baptist University	Softball	3061.17	68.6	710 – 970	26117	38997	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Based in Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 69%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Missouri Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,061 0.0% Acceptance Rate 68.6% SAT Score 710 – 970 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,997
51	Rowan University	Softball	2982.15	78.3	1,110 – 1,320	22237	50705	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Found in Glassboro, Rowan University’s acceptance rate is 78% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 77% of students attending Rowan University will receive grant aid from the school. At Rowan University, there is a 82% first year retention rate and around 46% of students will earn a degree within......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,982 30.1% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,237 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,705
52	Piedmont University	Softball	2880.46	93.28	1,020 – 1,240	21599	43761	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Piedmont University Demorest, GA Found in Demorest, Piedmont University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Piedmont University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,880 140.7% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,761
53	Vermont State University	Softball	2742.65	83.23	860 – 1,060	21253	41340	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Vermont State University Randolph, VT Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,743 Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $21,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,340
54	Washington University in St Louis	Softball	2646.09	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,646 55.2% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
55	Hampton University	Softball	2635.79	62.25	810 – 1,100	28576	42721	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Hampton University Hampton, VA Hampton University sits on a 314-acre campus, and it’s home to several research centers, including the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute. It also has several National Historic Landmarks. 386 student athletes, known as the Pirates, compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Colonial Athletic Association. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,636 237.6% Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 810 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $28,576 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,721
56	Hilbert College	Softball	2617.74	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,618 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
57	Pacific Lutheran University	Softball	2608.34	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,608 20.7% 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
58	Cleveland State University	Softball	2573.96	91.3	880 – 1,130	16307	44625	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Found in Cleveland, Cleveland State University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 76% of students attending Cleveland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,574 127.3% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $16,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,625
59	Valley City State University	Softball	2561.5	99.07	930 – 1,180	13841	45820	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Valley City State University Valley City, ND Found in Valley City, Valley City State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 94% of students at Valley City State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 35% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,562 256.1% Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,820
60	Sul Ross State University	Softball	2552.86	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,553 262.0% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
61	Union University	Softball	2514.47	60.16	1,120 – 1,380	27191	45505	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Union University Jackson, TN Union University athletes are known as the Bulldogs. Previously a NCAA Division I school, they’ve won several championships while part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Today, athletes compete in the Gulf South Conference....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,514 592.7% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $27,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,505
62	Saint Elizabeth University	Softball	2411.62	95.41	890 – 1,090	18412	49479	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Saint Elizabeth University Morristown, NJ Based in Morristown, Saint Elizabeth University accepts 95% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Saint Elizabeth University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Saint Elizabeth University, there is a 80%......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,412 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $18,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,479
63	MidAmerica Nazarene University	Softball	2350.82	78.8	940 – 1,140	29992	57433	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS Located in Olathe, MidAmerica Nazarene University accepts 79% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending MidAmerica Nazarene University currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $20,496 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,351 27.7% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $29,992 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,433
64	Southern Nazarene University	Softball	2323.97	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,324 264.8% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
65	Concordia University Ann Arbor	Softball	2273.97	72.09	1,010 – 1,180	28020	49761	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Located in Ann Arbor, Concordia University Ann Arbor accepts 72% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,274 58.6% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $28,020 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,761
66	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks	Softball	2212	98.67	1,090 – 1,280	22450	55620	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA Found in Reading, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 76% of students continued studying at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,212 0.0% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
67	Texas Wesleyan University	Softball	2208.8	62.39	970 – 1,120	21169	44773	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX Based in Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 89% of students at Texas Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 41% and around 17%......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,209 83.4% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,169 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,773
68	Madison Area Technical College	Softball	2178.25	0	--	12175	40928	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,178 6.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,928
69	Tarleton State University	Softball	2162.04	52.56	--	15363	46729	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,162 189.6% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
70	Wesleyan University	Softball	2102.5	16.49	1,330 – 1,510	20463	60385	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,103 96.4% 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
71	William Woods University	Softball	1979.7	74.49	1,040 – 1,240	22925	39265	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball William Woods University Fulton, MO Found in Fulton, William Woods University accepts 74% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of students at William Woods University will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued studying at William Woods University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,980 33.8% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
72	Catawba College	Softball	1975.11	75.21	960 – 1,240	18319	36912	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Catawba College Salisbury, NC Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,975 320.1% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $18,319 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,912
73	Walsh University	Softball	1956.64	78.15	1,040 – 1,260	21009	50090	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Walsh University North Canton, OH Found in North Canton, Walsh University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students at Walsh University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,957 23.3% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,009 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
74	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Softball	1926.57	20.56	1,030 – 1,180	15491	36153	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL Often called Florida A&M, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers, wearing orange and green, are led by their mascot, Venom the Rattlesnake....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,927 0.0% Acceptance Rate 20.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,153
75	University of Charleston	Softball	1909.65	64.58	1,000 – 1,150	21100	42698	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Charleston Charleston, WV Found in Charleston, the University of Charleston’s acceptance rate is 65%. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,910 349.9% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,100 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,698
76	University of Rhode Island	Softball	1888.72	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,889 61.9% 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
77	Edgewood College	Softball	1771.05	94.52	1,040 – 1,210	26692	53843	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Edgewood College Madison, WI Located in Madison, Edgewood College accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Edgewood College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,771 7.7% Acceptance Rate 94.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,843
78	Southern Utah University	Softball	1760.45	81.79	1,040 – 1,240	12375	41147	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT Found in Cedar City, Southern Utah University accepts 82% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,760 24.9% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,147
79	Yavapai College	Softball	1738.5	74.42	--	6985	35028	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,739 40.2% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
80	Missouri Western State University	Softball	1684.91	99.96	890 – 1,140	12764	37499	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO Found in Saint Joseph, Missouri Western State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 80% of students at Missouri Western State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 54% and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,685 21.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,764 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,499
81	The University of Texas at Tyler	Softball	1672.26	94.02	1,020 – 1,220	14043	49355	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Based in Tyler, The University of Texas at Tyler accepts 94% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of students attending The University of Texas at Tyler will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,672 0.0% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,043 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,355
82	St. John Fisher University	Softball	1647.48	66.4	1,120 – 1,300	28969	61198	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,647 1.4% 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
83	Bridgewater State University	Softball	1632	89.19	1,040 – 1,240	16230	46673	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA Found in Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University accepts 89% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 63% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $4,204 on average. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,632 133.4% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $16,230 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,673
84	Kutztown University of Pennsylvania	Softball	1626.5	90.75	1,120 – 1,310	21856	43309	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA Found in Kutztown, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,627 2.6% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,309
85	Samford University	Softball	1624.05	82.36	1,100 – 1,300	32176	49466	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Samford University Birmingham, AL Founded in 1841, Samford University was originally was called Howard College and was converted to a military hospital during the Civil War. Today the school has a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 93% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,624 179.6% Acceptance Rate 82.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $32,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,466
86	Dickinson College	Softball	1568.41	42.09	1,340 – 1,460	40242	57110	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 42% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,568 863.4% Acceptance Rate 42.1% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $40,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
87	Emmanuel University	Softball	1527.69	53.36	970 – 1,170	19006	37595	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Emmanuel University Franklin Springs, GA Based in Franklin Springs, Emmanuel University accepts 53% of applicants. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Emmanuel University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Emmanuel University, there is a 64% first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,528 291.0% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,595
88	Tennessee Wesleyan University	Softball	1491.17	59.41	970 – 1,180	16414	45987	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded as the Athens Female College in 1857. Although it became coeducational only a few years later, a majority of the student body are still women. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,491 50.6% Acceptance Rate 59.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,987
89	Molloy University	Softball	1473.65	81.74	1,100 – 1,300	25938	78372	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY Molloy University was founded as the Molloy Catholic College for Women in 1955. The school became fully co-educational in 1982, and would be known as Molloy University in 2022. Cheered on by their mascot, Victor E. Lion, student athletes are known as the Lions....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,474 107.5% Acceptance Rate 81.7% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $25,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,372
90	Potomac State College of West Virginia University	Softball	1462.14	0	--	7685	45181	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Potomac State College of West Virginia University Keyser, WV Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,462 0.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,685 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
91	Maryville College	Softball	1448.71	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,449 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
92	Pace University	Softball	1427.5	75.92	1,190 – 1,360	34299	52767	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Pace University New York, NY Located in New York, Pace University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Pace University currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year graduation rate......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,428 0.0% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $34,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,767
93	Eastern University	Softball	1373.21	90.96	1,020 – 1,190	21900	41580	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Eastern University Saint Davids, PA Found in Saint Davids, Eastern University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 83% of students at Eastern University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,373 9.3% Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,580
94	Howard Payne University	Softball	1363.96	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,364 1,170.8% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
95	University of Central Oklahoma	Softball	1363.14	81.76	1,010 – 1,180	18893	43074	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,363 38.5% 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
96	North Carolina A & T State University	Softball	1357.88	46.17	940 – 1,100	10258	36638	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, or A&T for short, is the largest HBCU in the country. The campus is often called “Aggieland.” In 1960, four Aggies helped kick off the Civil Rights movement when they conducted a “sit-in” at a Woolworth’s....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,358 2,983.6% Acceptance Rate 46.2% SAT Score 940 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,258 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,638
97	Minnesota State University Moorhead	Softball	1353.95	52.95	980 – 1,190	18231	45873	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Based in Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,354 152.0% Acceptance Rate 53.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $18,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,873
98	Olympic College	Softball	1339.86	88.21	--	11105	34510	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Olympic College Bremerton, WA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,340 418.9% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,510
99	Kentucky Wesleyan College	Softball	1325.58	67.05	1,010 – 1,210	20867	35895	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY Located in Owensboro, Kentucky Wesleyan College’s acceptance rate is 67%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Kentucky Wesleyan College, there is a 67% first year retention rate and around 33% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,326 79.2% Acceptance Rate 67.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,867 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,895
100	Bethany Lutheran College	Softball	1321.09	38.97	1,080 – 1,240	19456	40652	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN Bethany Lutheran College has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 72% first-year retention rate. 53% of students will graduate within 4 years. The school offers generous aid packages. In fact, 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $20,192 on average. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,321 9,255.2% Acceptance Rate 39.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,652
101	Caldwell University	Softball	1310.94	65.4	1,010 – 1,320	23071	47439	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ Based in Caldwell, Caldwell University accepts 65% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,311 16.9% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,439
102	Trevecca Nazarene University	Softball	1307.83	69.44	980 – 1,190	16222	46065	#102 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN Based in Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,308 45.4% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,065
103	Cornell College	Softball	1306.04	80.66	1,140 – 1,350	25850	39299	#103 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA Students at Cornell College follow a “block plan,” where they attend one course at a time over a few weeks. In a year, students can expect to finish eight blocks, or courses. Classes tend to be smaller, with a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. King Chapel on campus is home to an over 3,000-piped organ. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,306 6.9% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,850 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,299
104	Freed-Hardeman University	Softball	1301.64	90.61	1,080 – 1,280	18267	40086	#104 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN Found in Henderson, Freed-Hardeman University accepts 91% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 84% and 58% of students will earn......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,302 21.1% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,086
105	Emmanuel College	Softball	1301.39	75.65	1,180 – 1,340	33214	50180	#105 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Emmanuel College Boston, MA Found in Boston, Emmanuel College accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Emmanuel College currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,301 71.9% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $33,214 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,180
106	Butler University	Softball	1227.86	85.08	1,190 – 1,370	40140	61627	#106 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Butler University Indianapolis, IN 443 of students participate in varsity sports at Butler University, a NCAA Division I-FCS school. Some popular options include Basketball, Soccer, and Football. The Bulldogs have a live mascot – a bulldog named Butler Blue IV. 97% of students receive grant aid to help them afford the cost of attendance. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,228 57.4% Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $40,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,627
107	William Paterson University of New Jersey	Softball	1221.88	92.52	990 – 1,350	16999	44928	#107 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ Located in Wayne, William Paterson University of New Jersey accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 65% of students at William Paterson University of New Jersey currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,222 57.9% Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $16,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,928
108	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	Softball	1212.93	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#108 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,213 0.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
109	Bethany College	Softball	1177.42	60.49	930 – 1,110	16844	37124	#109 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bethany College Bethany, WV Located in Bethany, Bethany College accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Bethany College currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $28,014 on average. 63% of students continued studying at Bethany College after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,177 269.1% Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $16,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
110	Barton College	Softball	1173.82	94.2	950 – 1,150	23804	40785	#110 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Barton College Wilson, NC Found in Wilson, Barton College’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 65% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or less. Three popular areas of study among......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,174 0.0% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,785
111	The Catholic University of America	Softball	1172.5	82.78	1,100 – 1,310	35008	63217	#111 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,173 265.9% 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
112	Dallas Christian College	Softball	1158.23	84.03	800 – 1,080	22463	39868	#112 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Dallas Christian College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Dallas Christian College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 96% of students attending Dallas Christian College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,158 0.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $22,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,868
113	State University of New York at New Paltz	Softball	1139.27	61.61	1,180 – 1,340	17848	45555	#113 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,139 84.9% Acceptance Rate 61.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $17,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,555
114	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater	Softball	1131.31	93.68	970 – 1,180	13670	47909	#114 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI The University of Wisconsin, Whitewater offers 88 programs and majors, but many choose to study Business/Commerce, General. During the last admission cycle, the school received 9,320 applications and accepted 8,700. 110 acres of the 400 acre-campus makes up the Nature Preserve with woodlands, prairie, and wetlands. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,131 149.7% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,909
115	Pierce College District	Softball	1130.38	97.2	--	10851	39406	#115 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,130 1,342.5% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,851 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,406
116	Lycoming College	Softball	1118.76	74.07	1,080 – 1,300	20733	43713	#116 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Lycoming College Williamsport, PA Lycoming College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist church. 100% of attending students receive grant aid, $40,733 on average. Lycoming College has a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 76% first year retention rate, and 54% 4-year graduation rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,119 13.4% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,713
117	Goldey-Beacom College	Softball	1108.9	76.53	--	17417	45097	#117 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE Many students at Goldey Beacom College are pursuing degrees in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Information Resources Management. There are 276 student-athletes, who are known as the Lightning, and they’re cheered on by Strike, their mascot....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,109 1,234.7% Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,417 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,097
118	Nicholls State University	Softball	1101	96.02	940 – 1,130	11029	38829	#118 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Located in Thibodaux, Nicholls State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 54% of students attending Nicholls State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,101 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,829
119	Salem University	Softball	1065.41	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#119 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 43%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,065 17.7% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
120	Bowdoin College	Softball	1055.13	7.13	1,470 – 1,550	23110	61692	#120 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Bowdoin College is an extremely selective private liberal arts school. The college offers more than 40 majors, including joint Engineering programs with Columbia, Dartmouth, Caltech, and the University of Maine....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,055 14.7% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $23,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,692
121	Russell Sage College	Softball	1039.16	53.26	1,020 – 1,250	23588	51139	#121 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Russell Sage College Troy, NY Found in Troy, Russell Sage College accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Russell Sage College, there is a 78% first year retention rate and a 52% four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,039 61.5% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,139
122	Northwestern College	Softball	1036.19	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#122 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,036 400.6% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
123	East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania	Softball	1033.34	85.96	1,000 – 1,180	15318	44290	#123 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). It opened in 1893 and would undergo several name changes before landing on its current name in 1983. Many students study Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,033 610.0% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,290
124	Virginia Union University	Softball	1027.94	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#124 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,028 0.0% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
125	Moravian University	Softball	1013.87	54.17	1,080 – 1,290	30720	53471	#125 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Moravian University Bethlehem, PA Based in Bethlehem, Moravian University accepted 54% 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 students at Moravian University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,014 5.9% Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $30,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,471
126	California Baptist University	Softball	994.14	85.35	930 – 1,210	28596	52336	#126 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $994 27.1% Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $28,596 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
127	Messiah University	Softball	990.95	78.97	1,130 – 1,360	29882	50192	#127 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Messiah University has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 88% first year retention rate. Originally known as the Messiah Bible School and Missionary Training House in 1909, the school became a college in 1951 and a university in 2020. Incoming students have to sign a Community Covenant. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $991 1.3% Acceptance Rate 79.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,192
128	Murray State University	Softball	987.43	85.68	1,010 – 1,240	9738	38473	#128 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Murray State University Murray, KY Based in Murray, Murray State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 95% of students at Murray State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $987 314.1% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,473
129	Hardin-Simmons University	Softball	983.61	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#129 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $984 320.3% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
130	Texas Lutheran University	Softball	978.81	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#130 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% 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 students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $979 65.2% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
131	GateWay Community College	Softball	976.25	60.36	--	13317	42262	#131 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $976 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,262
132	Montclair State University	Softball	961.12	87.89	910 – 1,210	13880	47944	#132 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Found in Montclair, Montclair State University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 51% of students attending Montclair State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $961 30.8% Acceptance Rate 87.9% SAT Score 910 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $13,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,944
133	Anderson University	Softball	941.89	54.71	1,110 – 1,310	22222	42073	#133 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Anderson University Anderson, SC A member of the South Atlantic Conference, Anderson University added a football team, starting in the 2024 season. Other popular sports include Baseball, Lacrosse, and Soccer....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $942 53.8% Acceptance Rate 54.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,073
134	Converse University	Softball	935.2	64.24	1,040 – 1,240	19438	33110	#134 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Converse University Spartanburg, SC Located in Spartanburg, Converse University accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students at Converse University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $935 704.1% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $19,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,110
135	York College of Pennsylvania	Softball	930.76	94.2	1,030 – 1,240	21036	50940	#135 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Based in York, York College of Pennsylvania accepts 94% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at York College of Pennsylvania will receive institutional grant aid. 76% of students continued studying at York College of Pennsylvania after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $931 92.4% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $21,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,940
136	Morgan State University	Softball	923.68	82.23	850 – 1,080	15350	40065	#136 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Morgan State University got its start in 1867 as the Centenary Biblical Institute. It changed its name in 1890 to honor Lyttleton Morgan and became a university in 1975. MSU’s 100-acre campus is a designated national historic site. The school accepts 82% of applicants and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $924 5.2% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $15,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,065
137	University of Wisconsin-Platteville	Softball	920.91	87.26	1,040 – 1,240	15966	54825	#137 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI Located in Platteville, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 88% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $921 13.2% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,825
138	Southeastern University	Softball	917.32	61.65	1,030 – 1,230	27935	36314	#138 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Southeastern University Lakeland, FL Found in Lakeland, Southeastern University accepts 62% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 65% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $917 9.0% Acceptance Rate 61.7% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $27,935 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,314
139	Juniata College	Softball	915.59	78.91	1,080 – 1,310	28925	48571	#139 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $916 591.9% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,571
140	Thomas College	Softball	911	97.07	800 – 1,010	18882	40495	#140 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Thomas College Waterville, ME Located in Waterville, Thomas College accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Thomas College, there is a 71% first year retention rate and around 44% of students will earn a degree within four years....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $911 131.8% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $18,882 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,495
141	Swarthmore College	Softball	910.24	7.46	1,490 – 1,560	17930	56211	#141 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Swarthmore College was one of the first coeducational colleges in the country. It is associated with the Tri-College Consortium and the Quaker Consortium, which means students can take classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, in addition to Swarthmore....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $910 29.5% Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
142	McNeese State University	Softball	902.86	67.55	1,040 – 1,180	11393	38713	#142 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $903 781.0% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,393 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,713
143	Saint Ambrose University	Softball	900.96	77.33	980 – 1,190	23578	51616	#143 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA St. Ambrose University got its start as a school of commerce for men. Today, the most popular majors are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. It’s a private Catholic institution with an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Faith Learning Justice.” Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $901 35.9% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,578 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,616
144	SUNY College at Geneseo	Softball	896.13	66.63	1,200 – 1,360	18698	51097	#144 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY Located in Geneseo, SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. Approximately 90% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $896 56.5% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $18,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,097
145	Texas A&M University-Commerce	Softball	882.52	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#145 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $883 16.8% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
146	University of South Alabama	Softball	876.92	70.96	1,040 – 1,240	13613	41307	#146 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of South Alabama Mobile, AL Located in Mobile, the University of South Alabama’s acceptance rate is 71% and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending the University of South Alabama currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $877 0.0% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,307
147	Paradise Valley Community College	Softball	874.7	95.15	--	14322	41597	#147 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $875 33.1% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
148	Whitworth University	Softball	854.57	86.77	1,100 – 1,340	27491	49510	#148 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Whitworth University Spokane, WA Whitworth University’s motto is “Education of Mind and Heart.” The most common majors and programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. 77% of students return after completing their first year, and 75% will graduate within 6 years. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $855 910.7% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,491 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
149	Simpson College	Softball	849.72	88.88	1,400 – 1,460	23637	49946	#149 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Simpson College Indianola, IA Simpson College is non selective. 100% receive grant aid, $35,240 on average. Attending students enjoy an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and many go on to major in Health and Wellness, General....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $850 14.2% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $23,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,946
150	Widener University	Softball	849.2	84.02	1,050 – 1,260	30720	63375	#150 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Widener University Chester, PA Based in Chester, Widener University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Widener University will receive institutional grant aid. At Widener University, there is a 78% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $849 1,917.1% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $30,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,375
151	Carleton College	Softball	826.58	20.41	1,450 – 1,560	29434	53989	#151 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Carleton College Northfield, MN Part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most popular sports at Carleton College are Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Swimming and Diving (combined). They’re known as the Knights and wear blue and maize. Computer Science is a commonly chosen undergraduate major. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $827 104.1% Acceptance Rate 20.4% SAT Score 1,450 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,989
152	Clark College	Softball	821.69	90.25	--	11547	37411	#152 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Clark College Vancouver, WA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $822 25.0% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,547 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
153	University of La Verne	Softball	820.42	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#153 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $820 236.1% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
154	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly	Softball	818.5	95.47	1,120 – 1,250	18780	55620	#154 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Lemont Furnace, PA Located in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Pennsylvania State......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $819 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $18,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
155	St Olaf College	Softball	812.91	48.32	1,310 – 1,450	27282	48373	#155 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball St Olaf College Northfield, MN Founded by Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, St. Olaf has actually been visited by King Olav and King Harald V. Their mascot is St. Olaf Lion and the school’s athletes are known as the Oles. With 45 majors offered, the most popular area of study is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $813 56.4% Acceptance Rate 48.3% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $27,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,373
156	Anderson University	Softball	791.83	53.42	940 – 1,170	21914	44396	#156 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Anderson University Anderson, IN Located in Anderson, Anderson University’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 70% and 54% of students will earn their degree in four years. Most undergraduates......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $792 59.5% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,396
157	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	Softball	752.14	83.77	930 – 1,240	12942	50140	#157 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI Found in Oshkosh, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 72% of students continued their studies at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $752 48.0% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,140
158	University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma	Softball	740.93	55.77	930 – 1,140	8685	35520	#158 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK Based in Chickasha, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 93% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma,......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $741 10.0% Acceptance Rate 55.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,685 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,520
159	Franklin College	Softball	736.56	69.78	1,060 – 1,240	23843	45635	#159 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Franklin College Franklin, IN Located in Franklin, Franklin College’s acceptance rate is 70%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Franklin College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $737 31.0% Acceptance Rate 69.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,635
160	Albion College	Softball	726.65	80.7	950 – 1,180	18470	48203	#160 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Albion College Albion, MI Albion College’s motto is “Lux Fiat,” or “Let there be Light.” The campus is home to the Whitehouse Nature Center that has six miles of trails, over 160 bird species, 400 plant species, and more. Many undergraduates major in andPre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $727 80.4% Acceptance Rate 80.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,203
161	Marywood University	Softball	720.52	60.58	1,070 – 1,250	24712	47000	#161 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Marywood University Scranton, PA Marywood University is a private Catholic school located near the Pocono Mountains. Of attending students, 100% will receive grant aid, about $27,875 on average. Popular majors among students include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Architecture....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $721 836.3% Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,000
162	Spring Hill College	Softball	700.72	74.66	1,020 – 1,190	20271	41358	#162 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Spring Hill College Mobile, AL Found in Mobile, Spring Hill College’s acceptance rate is 75% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Spring Hill College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $701 35.9% Acceptance Rate 74.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,358
163	CUNY Queens College	Softball	700.67	64.34	1,010 – 1,290	5339	48548	#163 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Found in Queens, CUNY Queens College accepts 64% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $701 16.6% Acceptance Rate 64.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $5,339 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,548
164	Notre Dame of Maryland University	Softball	698.47	86.49	920 – 1,140	22552	63918	#164 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Located in Baltimore, Notre Dame of Maryland University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Notre Dame of Maryland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $698 46.6% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,552 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,918
165	Greenville University	Softball	692.59	97.66	840 – 1,210	21442	40307	#165 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $693 304.1% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 840 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
166	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto	Softball	691.18	98.21	980 – 1,290	20294	55620	#166 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Mont Alto, PA Located in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. About 81% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $691 17.0% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $20,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
167	University of North Carolina at Pembroke	Softball	689.8	93.35	890 – 1,090	9687	37126	#167 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC Located in Pembroke, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $55 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. About 42% of students at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke currently receive grant aid from......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $690 54.0% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $9,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,126
168	Emporia State University	Softball	684.33	97.71	970 – 1,180	15441	41389	#168 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Emporia State University Emporia, KS Based in Emporia, Emporia State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Emporia State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Emporia State University, there is a 76% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $684 75.8% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,389
169	Colorado Mesa University	Softball	680.05	98.29	920 – 1,180	15076	39223	#169 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO Located in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $680 3.8% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,223
170	Azusa Pacific University	Softball	663.48	79.59	990 – 1,300	26117	56794	#170 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $663 170.1% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
171	Gannon University	Softball	661.12	74.16	1,060 – 1,290	23942	55319	#171 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Gannon University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Gannon University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 82% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $661 92.1% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,319
172	Defiance College	Softball	657.84	42.43	970 – 1,110	24098	39303	#172 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Defiance College Defiance, OH Located in Defiance, Defiance College accepts 42% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Defiance College will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $21,245 each. The first year retention rate is 60%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $658 8.0% Acceptance Rate 42.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,303
173	Nazareth University	Softball	650.89	74.72	1,080 – 1,340	31321	47717	#173 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $651 447.2% 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
174	The University of Tampa	Softball	648	40.34	1,100 – 1,270	35975	48397	#174 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $648 39.9% 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
175	George Fox University	Softball	647.29	93.51	1,060 – 1,340	30649	53568	#175 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 83% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $647 54.4% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $30,649 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
176	Saint Edward's University	Softball	643.21	83.69	1,040 – 1,230	28351	47743	#176 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Saint Edward’s University is a Roman Catholic school, affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. It’s somewhat selective and boasts a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 250 Hilltoppers compete in the Lone Star Conference. Some sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $643 89.6% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,743
177	Berry College	Softball	640.74	64	1,130 – 1,320	25383	45014	#177 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Berry College Mount Berry, GA Located in Mount Berry, Berry College accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Berry College, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 66%......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $641 1.2% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,014
178	Lincoln University	Softball	616.86	0	800 – 1,040	12673	32185	#178 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $617 0.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 800 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,185
179	Stillman College	Softball	616.38	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#179 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $616 48.3% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
180	Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale	Softball	608.52	96.97	850 – 1,010	33865	37447	#180 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL Found in Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $55 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 83% of students attending Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale currently receive institutional grant......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $609 67.6% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $33,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,447
181	East Carolina University	Softball	607.04	89.22	1,020 – 1,220	14470	46420	#181 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball East Carolina University Greenville, NC Found in Greenville, East Carolina University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. About 47% of students attending East Carolina University currently receive institutional grant aid. At East Carolina University, there is a 82% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $607 29.8% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,420
182	Bellevue College	Softball	603.18	17.36	--	11926	47460	#182 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bellevue College Bellevue, WA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $603 11.1% Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
183	Wilmington College	Softball	600.59	84.6	970 – 1,170	24915	41889	#183 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Located in Wilmington, Wilmington College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students attending Wilmington College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $601 44.0% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,889
184	Fairmont State University	Softball	592.52	99.24	910 – 1,100	10993	41197	#184 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV Located in Fairmont, Fairmont State University accepts 99% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 77% of students at Fairmont State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Fairmont State University, there is a 64% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $593 305.0% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,197
185	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred	Softball	591	81.75	970 – 1,170	14877	45460	#185 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Located in Alfred, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred accepts 82% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 91% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At SUNY College of Technology at......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $591 60.1% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $14,877 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,460
186	College of Southern Nevada	Softball	590.65	0	--	7293	31822	#186 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $591 0.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,293 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,822
187	California State University-San Bernardino	Softball	582.2	93.18	820 – 1,020	6645	43149	#187 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 57% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $582 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 820 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $6,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
188	Southwestern University	Softball	581.63	43.05	1,160 – 1,320	30687	49249	#188 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Southwestern University Georgetown, TX A small liberal arts school, Southwestern University offers 98% of attending students institutional grants, $30,608 on average. With nearly 40 majors, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science are the most popular options. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $582 37.0% Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,249
189	Our Lady of the Lake University	Softball	565.21	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#189 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $565 42.2% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
190	LeTourneau University	Softball	562.04	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#190 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $562 55.6% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
191	Spring Arbor University	Softball	561.53	37.33	1,010 – 1,230	21720	45592	#191 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Found in Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University’s acceptance rate is 37%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Spring Arbor University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 78%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $562 10.6% Acceptance Rate 37.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,720 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,592
192	William Jessup University	Softball	560.45	76.82	1,060 – 1,300	28171	43163	#192 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $560 1,099.9% Acceptance Rate 76.8% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
193	Point Park University	Softball	560.24	96.91	1,030 – 1,260	25477	36906	#193 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $560 6.7% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $25,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
194	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse	Softball	558.25	81.22	1,110 – 1,290	13125	49626	#194 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 23% of students attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $558 1,664.4% Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $13,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,626
195	King University	Softball	544.17	99.72	930 – 1,140	23282	52248	#195 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball King University Bristol, TN Based in Bristol, King University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 78% of students at King University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $544 139.2% Acceptance Rate 99.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,248
196	Mitchell College	Softball	534.62	73.36	700 – 930	31760	35330	#196 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Mitchell College New London, CT Based in New London, Mitchell College’s acceptance rate is 73%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $535 0.0% Acceptance Rate 73.4% SAT Score 700 – 930 Avg. Net Price $31,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,330
197	Alvernia University	Softball	533.35	62.32	980 – 1,140	26166	49938	#197 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Alvernia University Reading, PA Based in Reading, Alvernia University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $533 90.2% Acceptance Rate 62.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,938
198	Montreat College	Softball	527.71	65.55	970 – 1,140	26294	39763	#198 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Montreat College Montreat, NC Located in Montreat, Montreat College accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Montreat College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $528 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $26,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,763
199	St. Thomas University	Softball	525.68	99.4	890 – 1,110	27029	44435	#199 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Based in Miami Gardens, St- Thomas University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At St- Thomas University, there is a 72%......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $526 51.9% Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $27,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,435
200	The University of Olivet	Softball	521.23	97.11	970 – 1,140	23533	42637	#200 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball The University of Olivet Olivet, MI Found in Olivet, The University of Olivet accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending The University of Olivet will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and its four year graduation rate is 37%. Business......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $521 4,079.9% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $23,533 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,637
201	Mississippi University for Women	Softball	520.53	100	970 – 1,180	12617	47458	#201 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Based in Columbus, Mississippi University for Women’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 72% of students at Mississippi University for Women will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $521 0.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,617 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,458
202	Marietta College	Softball	517.95	79.29	960 – 1,190	21333	51252	#202 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $518 55.1% 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
203	Northern State University	Softball	514.41	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#203 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $514 141.3% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
204	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	Softball	513.4	78.44	1,160 – 1,330	14646	58662	#204 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY Found in Utica, SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 89% of students attending SUNY Polytechnic Institute currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $513 142.5% Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $14,646 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,662
205	The College of Wooster	Softball	497.5	59.53	1,250 – 1,460	29529	43895	#205 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending The College of Wooster currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $498 0.0% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $29,529 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
206	Franciscan University of Steubenville	Softball	493.43	72.23	1,110 – 1,340	24490	42037	#206 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH “Fortitude and Prudence” is the motto of the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Located along the Ohio River, the school has a first year retention rate of 88% and a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The Barons participate in the NCAA Division III without football Presidents' Athletic Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $493 47.9% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,490 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,037
207	Stevenson University	Softball	492.78	78.91	1,010 – 1,190	28201	54574	#207 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD Based in Owings Mills, Stevenson University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Stevenson University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 79% of......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $493 0.0% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $28,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,574
208	University of Providence	Softball	490.29	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#208 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Providence Great Falls, MT Located in Great Falls, the University of Providence accepted 50% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Providence, there is a 71% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $490 54.3% Acceptance Rate 50.3% SAT Score 830 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,734
209	Ramapo College of New Jersey	Softball	487.35	70.64	1,120 – 1,310	17348	53872	#209 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ Based in Mahwah, Ramapo College of New Jersey’s acceptance rate is 71%. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. About 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Ramapo College of New Jersey, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 58% of students......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $487 3,032.1% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,348 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,872
210	University of the Southwest	Softball	486.91	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#210 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $487 18.8% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
211	Saint Louis Community College	Softball	480.05	0	--	7173	30242	#211 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $480 69.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,242
212	Upper Iowa University	Softball	477.27	93.38	960 – 1,130	22427	48776	#212 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Based in Fayette, Upper Iowa University accepts 93% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 94% of students at Upper Iowa University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 55% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $477 216.7% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $22,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,776
213	Macalester College	Softball	470	28.52	1,350 – 1,500	38571	46244	#213 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Macalester College Saint Paul, MN Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that sits near the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities. Students can earn up to a bachelor’s degree and a commonly selected major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $470 144.8% Acceptance Rate 28.5% SAT Score 1,350 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $38,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,244
214	McDaniel College	Softball	467.96	77.93	1,060 – 1,250	23088	47879	#214 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball McDaniel College Westminster, MD McDaniel College, originally founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College, is a private liberal arts school. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $39,979 on average. With a 13 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 56 will graduate in 4 years....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $468 81.8% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,879
215	Florida SouthWestern State College	Softball	462.37	85.62	--	9030	37028	#215 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $462 33.0% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,028
216	Ohio Dominican University	Softball	449.42	94.23	1,040 – 1,310	21006	43933	#216 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH Based in Columbus, Ohio Dominican University accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Ohio Dominican University will receive grant aid from the school. 64% of students continued their studies at Ohio Dominican......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $449 237.3% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,933
217	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College	Softball	445.07	76.14	910 – 1,180	18470	41863	#217 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Found in Saint Mary of the Woods, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $445 0.0% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,863
218	Bethany College	Softball	441.93	78.6	860 – 1,090	29571	40805	#218 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bethany College Lindsborg, KS One of the oldest colleges in the state, Bethany College opened in 1881. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid and, as a NAIA Division II school, there are athletic scholarships available. Many choose to pursue degrees in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $442 242.4% Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $29,571 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,805
219	Elmhurst University	Softball	439.1	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#219 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $439 1,097,850.0% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
220	State University of New York at Oswego	Softball	437.27	80.57	1,070 – 1,280	16923	46358	#220 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Found in Oswego, State University of New York at Oswego’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 86% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 71% and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $437 93.2% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,358
221	Union College	Softball	433.19	43.74	1,320 – 1,480	19223	36529	#221 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Union College Barbourville, KY Found in Barbourville, Union College’s acceptance rate is 44%. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Union College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Union College, there is a 90% first year retention rate and 28% of students will earn their degree in four years or less....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $433 0.0% Acceptance Rate 43.7% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $19,223 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,529
222	Campbellsville University	Softball	429.03	72.35	930 – 1,180	18777	34639	#222 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY Based in Campbellsville, Campbellsville University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $429 167.9% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,639
223	Manhattanville University	Softball	425.77	87.34	1,060 – 1,230	25017	45056	#223 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Manhattanville University Purchase, NY Based in Purchase, Manhattanville University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They request $75 for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students at Manhattanville University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They are given $25,197 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $426 1,376.3% Acceptance Rate 87.3% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $25,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,056
224	Eastern Florida State College	Softball	416.67	73.95	--	5698	32437	#224 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $417 10.2% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,437
225	Newberry College	Softball	412.84	74.8	910 – 1,100	20941	38983	#225 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Newberry College Newberry, SC Based in Newberry, Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Newberry College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $413 152.5% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $20,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,983
226	Edmonds College	Softball	411	91.77	--	14049	51736	#226 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA Found in Lynnwood, Edmonds College accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 21% of students at Edmonds College will receive institutional grant aid. At Edmonds College, there is a 64% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $411 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,736
227	Franklin and Marshall College	Softball	403.39	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	37475	62544	#227 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $403 432.3% 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
228	Brenau University	Softball	399.09	87.78	1,040 – 1,170	20860	41664	#228 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Brenau University Gainesville, GA Based in Gainesville, Brenau University’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 86% of students attending Brenau University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $399 16.4% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,664
229	University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth	Softball	393.71	90.64	1,070 – 1,280	20696	51475	#229 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Found in North Dartmouth, the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth accepts 91% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 92% of students at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $394 71.8% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,475
230	Fitchburg State University	Softball	384.89	86.93	1,070 – 1,230	15820	41999	#230 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA Located in Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 73% of students attending Fitchburg State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $385 0.0% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,999
231	California State University-East Bay	Softball	372.19	96.81	830 – 1,050	10874	55546	#231 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 56% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $372 120.7% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $10,874 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
232	SUNY Old Westbury	Softball	371.76	83.52	1,010 – 1,210	10495	43671	#232 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY Based in Old Westbury, SUNY Old Westbury’s acceptance rate is 84% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 76% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $372 6.2% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $10,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,671
233	Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	Softball	357.73	90.77	980 – 1,190	17665	42278	#233 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Based in Indiana, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $358 137.0% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,278
234	Dean College	Softball	344.71	73.6	920 – 1,110	31472	30046	#234 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Dean College Franklin, MA Based in Franklin, Dean College’s acceptance rate is 74% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Dean College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dean College, there is a 76% first year retention rate and around 40% of students will earn their degree within four years....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $345 19.8% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $31,472 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,046
235	Otterbein University	Softball	342	84.52	990 – 1,240	22242	44539	#235 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is a private institution that offers up to Doctor's degrees. It was founded by the Church of United Brethren in Christ in 1947, but today it’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $342 187.6% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,539
236	Weatherford College	Softball	341.17	54.05	--	8264	59213	#236 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Weatherford College Weatherford, TX Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $341 31.3% Acceptance Rate 54.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
237	Bethel College-North Newton	Softball	338.31	93.5	880 – 1,190	24879	40808	#237 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bethel College-North Newton North Newton, KS Found in North Newton, Bethel College-North Newton accepts 94% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $338 257.5% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,808
238	Winston-Salem State University	Softball	325.65	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#238 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $326 68.2% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
239	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington	Softball	312.5	95.29	1,110 – 1,270	19294	55620	#239 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington New Kensington, PA Located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington’s acceptance rate is 95%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 88% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington will receive grant aid from the school. The first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $313 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $19,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
240	SUNY College of Technology at Canton	Softball	311.54	92.15	1,000 – 1,160	14451	42079	#240 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, NY Based in Canton, SUNY College of Technology at Canton accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 82% of students attending SUNY College of Technology at Canton currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $312 83.3% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,079
241	University of Mary Washington	Softball	304.73	79.78	1,190 – 1,380	21615	49411	#241 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Located in Fredericksburg, the University of Mary Washington accepted 80% 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 the University of Mary Washington will receive grant aid from the......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $305 46.5% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $21,615 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,411
242	Nichols College	Softball	297.79	88.14	960 – 1,180	31032	47830	#242 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Nichols College Dudley, MA Most programs at Nichols College focus on business – in fact, Business/Commerce, General is the most commonly chosen out of 1 available programs and majors. Although the school has Universalist roots, it’s nonsectarian today. The Bisons participate in the Commonwealth Coast Conference....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $298 44.9% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $31,032 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,830
243	Lebanon Valley College	Softball	296.73	83.77	1,140 – 1,310	28640	54021	#243 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA 100% of students attending Lebanon Valley College receive institutional grants averaging $32,975, and 83% will stay on after they complete their first year. Many opt to study Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $297 19.2% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,021
244	Covenant College	Softball	296.09	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#244 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $296 32.7% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
245	Ripon College	Softball	294.14	83.92	1,040 – 1,280	22557	42334	#245 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Ripon College Ripon, WI Found in Ripon, Ripon College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Ripon College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $294 20.4% Acceptance Rate 83.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,557 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,334
246	Marymount University	Softball	291.84	80.21	990 – 1,200	28147	57801	#246 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Marymount University Arlington, VA Located in Arlington, Marymount University accepts 80% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Marymount University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Marymount University, there is a 74% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $292 15.7% Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $28,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,801
247	Occidental College	Softball	290.44	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#247 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $290 40.6% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
248	Biola University	Softball	287.82	74.82	1,170 – 1,370	30510	45752	#248 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $288 81.2% Acceptance Rate 74.8% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $30,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
249	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	Softball	280.16	60.16	1,200 – 1,390	47799	85038	#249 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $280 56.3% 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
250	Alice Lloyd College	Softball	278.53	85.57	970 – 1,140	18066	35174	#250 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY Based in Pippa Passes, Alice Lloyd College’s acceptance rate is 86%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 82% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $279 1,102.6% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $18,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,174
251	Brescia University	Softball	275.89	35.24	970 – 1,210	15087	39897	#251 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University opened in 1925 as the Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women. It got its current moniker in 1998 when they added master’s degree programs on Management and Curriculum and Instruction. A very small school, Brescia accepts around 35% of applicants and students have a cozy student-to-faculty ratio – 8 to 1. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $276 12.5% Acceptance Rate 35.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,897
252	Bluffton University	Softball	271.52	61.16	920 – 1,130	21299	41940	#252 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $272 62.0% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,940
253	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	Softball	265.09	71.47	980 – 1,200	18407	45398	#253 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA Found in Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 59% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $265 127.5% Acceptance Rate 71.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $18,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,398
254	Central Baptist College	Softball	261	46.36	990 – 1,190	16672	37681	#254 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Central Baptist College Conway, AR Located in Conway, Central Baptist College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Central Baptist College will receive institutional grant aid. At Central Baptist College, there is a 61% first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $261 45.8% Acceptance Rate 46.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,681
255	Lower Columbia College	Softball	259	0	--	10613	36296	#255 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Lower Columbia College Longview, WA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $259 393.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,613 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,296
256	Belhaven University	Softball	251.4	53.25	980 – 1,150	22145	38987	#256 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Belhaven University Jackson, MS Located in Jackson, Belhaven University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 38% of students at Belhaven University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $251 80.1% Acceptance Rate 53.3% SAT Score 980 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,145 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,987
257	Bates College	Softball	251.25	13.32	1,380 – 1,510	26658	59202	#257 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $251 114.4% 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
258	Shawnee State University	Softball	245.24	81.47	980 – 1,190	14815	35080	#258 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH Found in Portsmouth, Shawnee State University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 56% of students attending Shawnee State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $245 55.5% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,815 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,080
259	William Carey University	Softball	236.89	57.97	1,080 – 1,310	17192	37639	#259 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS Based in Hattiesburg, William Carey University accepts 58% of applicants and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 95% of students at William Carey University currently receive grant aid from the school. 74% of students continued studying at William Carey University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $237 53.6% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $17,192 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,639
260	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton	Softball	234.25	96.41	1,100 – 1,310	19920	55620	#260 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Hazleton, PA Based in Hazleton, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton’s acceptance rate is 96%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four year graduation rate is 12%. Physical Therapy......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $234 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $19,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
261	Webber International University	Softball	232.65	77.56	890 – 1,040	29716	37691	#261 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Webber International University Babson Park, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $233 135.0% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $29,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,691
262	Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Softball	230.39	72.07	1,040 – 1,200	20759	80424	#262 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $230 2.3% 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
263	Randolph College	Softball	228.35	93.71	1,050 – 1,230	20856	39122	#263 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Randolph College Lynchburg, VA Randolph College was an all women’s school for over 100 years, only becoming coeducational in 2007. It has an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 100% receive institutional grants, with each package averaging $15,460. Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General is the most popular major. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $228 75.4% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $20,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,122
264	New York University	Softball	227.27	9.23	1,490 – 1,560	30730	64543	#264 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball New York University New York, NY Often called NYU, you can find New York University in the heart of Manhattan. Computer and Information Sciences, General is the most selected major among students. The school has produced a number of famous alumni including Martin Scorsese, Jack Dorsey, Robert Muller III, and Alec Baldwin. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $227 121.4% Acceptance Rate 9.2% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $30,730 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,543
265	Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach	Softball	225.25	0	--	11607	27873	#265 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $225 0.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
266	Roger Williams University	Softball	220.59	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#266 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $221 119.0% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
267	Thomas Jefferson University	Softball	216.76	80.98	1,170 – 1,340	29097	64335	#267 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $217 42.4% 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
268	Muhlenberg College	Softball	212.38	64.01	1,250 – 1,400	31814	53265	#268 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA In addition to an 82-acre campus, Muhlenberg College also maintains nearby 60-acre Graver Arboretum and 40-acre Raker Wildlife Preserve. Most of their programs focus on liberal arts and pre-professional education – Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General is a popular area of study....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $212 0.0% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,265
269	Angelo State University	Softball	211.43	83.01	940 – 1,170	12518	41050	#269 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Angelo State University San Angelo, TX Located in San Angelo, Angelo State University accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 59% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $211 203.8% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $12,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,050
270	Concordia University-Wisconsin	Softball	210.03	78.19	1,110 – 1,310	28060	49761	#270 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI Based in Mequon, Concordia University-Wisconsin accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Concordia University-Wisconsin currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students decide to stay at Concordia......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $210 26.7% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,761
271	University of Valley Forge	Softball	204.13	61.2	930 – 1,190	27854	35671	#271 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA Based in Phoenixville, the University of Valley Forge’s acceptance rate is 61% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending the University of Valley Forge currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $204 65.0% Acceptance Rate 61.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,854 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,671
272	Taylor University	Softball	203.71	73.53	1,120 – 1,360	25698	45142	#272 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Taylor University Upland, IN Taylor University offers 2 majors and programs. Some of the most popular areas of study for the Trojans include Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $204 90.7% Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $25,698 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,142
273	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis	Softball	203.53	75.15	1,160 – 1,330	33392	116360	#273 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Saint Louis, MO A majority of students attending the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis are graduates, only 280 are studying for their Bachelor’s. From 1864 to 2020, it was known as the “St. Louis College of Pharmacy.” The school has a 85% first year retention rate, and 100% of students receive grant aid. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $204 36.0% Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $33,392 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $116,360
274	Post University	Softball	200	96.54	800 – 1,030	18619	31401	#274 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Post University Waterbury, CT Found in Waterbury, Post University’s acceptance rate is 97%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $18,555 on average. 60% of students decide to stay at Post University after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $200 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,619 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,401
275	University of New Haven	Softball	199	60.38	1,080 – 1,280	34201	49829	#275 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of New Haven West Haven, CT Located in West Haven, the University of New Haven accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending the University of New Haven will receive institutional grant aid. At the......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $199 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $34,201 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,829
276	Valparaiso University	Softball	198.87	89.34	1,140 – 1,360	23168	55216	#276 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Based in Valparaiso, Valparaiso University accepts 89% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Valparaiso University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Valparaiso University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 65% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $199 773.5% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $23,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,216
277	Judson University	Softball	196.62	62.4	910 – 1,190	21331	45374	#277 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Judson University Elgin, IL Based in Elgin, Judson University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $197 81.5% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,331 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,374
278	Mount Saint Mary College	Softball	194.96	88.88	1,010 – 1,170	24588	59588	#278 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY Located in Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $195 75.7% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,588 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,588
279	Calvin University	Softball	194.5	70.91	1,090 – 1,350	26374	48039	#279 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 71% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $195 70.9% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $26,374 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
280	Lincoln Memorial University	Softball	192.06	62.6	980 – 1,190	19401	45242	#280 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN Based in Harrogate, Lincoln Memorial University’s acceptance rate is 63% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 69% of students continued studying at Lincoln Memorial University......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $192 0.0% Acceptance Rate 62.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
281	Wisconsin Lutheran College	Softball	191.72	78.16	1,130 – 1,340	22809	49095	#281 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lutheran College’s acceptance rate is 78% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Wisconsin Lutheran College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $192 60.9% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,809 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,095
282	Missouri Southern State University	Softball	180.74	97.06	950 – 1,200	11264	37866	#282 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO Found in Joplin, Missouri Southern State University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 72% of students attending Missouri Southern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $181 186.3% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,866
283	Briar Cliff University	Softball	178.24	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#283 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $178 25.2% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
284	University of Mount Saint Vincent	Softball	175.39	84.64	950 – 1,220	21844	53755	#284 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, the University of Mount Saint Vincent accepts 85% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students attending the University of Mount Saint Vincent will receive grant aid from the school. 69% of students continued their studies at the University of Mount Saint......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $175 81.8% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,755
285	Gallaudet University	Softball	166.67	60.94	790 – 960	15025	36578	#285 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Gallaudet University Washington, DC Gallaudet University is dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing, with two official languages: English and American Sign Language. Many students major in Deaf Studies. It’s the only higher education school in the world that has designed all of its programs and services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $167 0.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 790 – 960 Avg. Net Price $15,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,578
286	Mt Hood Community College	Softball	165.38	0	--	6667	36246	#286 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $165 58.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,667 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,246
287	Maryville University of Saint Louis	Softball	160.71	95.08	970 – 1,210	26733	55047	#287 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is made up of six colleges and schools, including the School of Adult and Online Education focused on providing online, weekend, and evening courses....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $161 90.4% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,047
288	University of Houston-Victoria	Softball	157.65	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#288 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $158 70.5% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
289	Centralia College	Softball	150.83	90.25	--	12280	35989	#289 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Centralia College Centralia, WA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $151 55.9% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,989
290	Baker University	Softball	149.4	94.18	970 – 1,110	23410	54747	#290 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Baker University Baldwin City, KS Found in Baldwin City, Baker University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Baker University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 66% and 49% of......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $149 151.6% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $23,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,747
291	San Diego Mesa College	Softball	143.1	80.92	--	3175	35773	#291 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $143 131.9% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,773
292	Bentley University	Softball	133.33	45.05	1,290 – 1,430	43858	86679	#292 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bentley University Waltham, MA A private school, Bentley University offers students up to Doctor's degrees. It originally opened as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, and today many students choose to major in Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Business Statistics....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $133 1.8% Acceptance Rate 45.1% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $43,858 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,679
293	Carroll University	Softball	122	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#293 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $122 78.6% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456
294	Washington & Jefferson College	Softball	120.4	80.64	1,040 – 1,280	26051	52082	#294 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA Washington & Jefferson College came about in 1865 when Washington College and Jefferson College, both founded in the early 1800s, merged. The 60-acre campus is home to McMillan Hall, which was built in 1793, and the school was featured in the Netflix show, “Mindhunter.” 76% of students graduate within six years. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $120 148.3% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,082
295	Keene State College	Softball	117.83	90.33	910 – 1,130	20405	46649	#295 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Keene State College Keene, NH Based in Keene, Keene State College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Keene State College will receive grant aid from the school. At Keene State College, there is......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $118 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $20,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,649
296	Mount Mercy University	Softball	114.58	78.76	970 – 1,180	23972	52871	#296 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy University’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Mount Mercy University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Mount Mercy University, there is a 74% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $115 0.0% Acceptance Rate 78.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,972 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,871
297	Lackawanna College	Softball	113.94	86.19	--	20382	35500	#297 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Lackawanna College Scranton, PA Based in Scranton, Lackawanna College’s acceptance rate is 86% and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. About 38% of students at Lackawanna College will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $4,190 each. The first year retention rate is 55%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $114 0.0% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,382 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,500
298	Mission University	Softball	110.32	59.54	1,010 – 1,140	21138	30600	#298 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Mission University Springfield, MO Found in Springfield, Mission University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at Mission University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $110 Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,600
299	University of St Francis	Softball	109.05	65.3	900 – 1,160	16455	56648	#299 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of St Francis Joliet, IL Based in Joliet, the University of St Francis’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending the University of St Francis will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of St Francis, there is a 79% first year retention rate and 40% of......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $109 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $16,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,648
300	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny	Softball	100.54	96.47	1,080 – 1,280	14933	55620	#300 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny McKeesport, PA Found in McKeesport, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny accepts 96% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $6,388 each. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $101 0.0% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $14,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
301	Black Hills State University	Softball	97.87	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#301 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $98 105.0% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
302	Georgian Court University	Softball	96.84	70.52	1,060 – 1,280	21072	44627	#302 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ Based in Lakewood, Georgian Court University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $97 243.9% Acceptance Rate 70.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,072 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,627
303	Maranatha Baptist University	Softball	94.77	70.87	1,040 – 1,300	26001	40403	#303 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Found in Watertown, Maranatha Baptist University accepts 71% of applicants. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 67% of students at Maranatha Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $95 53.6% Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,403
304	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	Softball	90.5	87.99	1,110 – 1,310	15323	50011	#304 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $91 106.8% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,011
305	Farmingdale State College	Softball	88.94	63.29	1,040 – 1,250	8224	55901	#305 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY Located in Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 62% of students attending Farmingdale State College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $89 29.1% Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $8,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,901
306	Lindsey Wilson College	Softball	86.24	0	930 – 1,140	14422	34861	#306 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $86 66.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,861
307	Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	Softball	80.3	56.86	940 – 1,140	25050	43860	#307 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO Located in Fayette, Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences accepts 57% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $80 76.9% Acceptance Rate 56.9% SAT Score 940 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,050 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,860
308	Rutgers University-Newark	Softball	72.7	78.73	1,040 – 1,280	17425	61263	#308 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Located in Newark, Rutgers University-Newark accepts 79% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 58% of students attending Rutgers University-Newark will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $73 39.9% Acceptance Rate 78.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $17,425 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,263
309	Schoolcraft Community College District	Softball	68.17	0	830 – 1,090	7271	50357	#309 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia, MI Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $68 80.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 830 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $7,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,357
310	Cameron University	Softball	65.77	100	850 – 1,040	11094	33447	#310 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Cameron University Lawton, OK Based in Lawton, Cameron University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 53% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $66 663.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,447
311	University of Southern Maine	Softball	63.73	79.31	1,010 – 1,250	12006	47107	#311 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Found in Portland, the University of Southern Maine’s acceptance rate is 79%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at the University of Southern Maine will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $64 91.6% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $12,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,107
312	Lubbock Christian University	Softball	62.31	75.89	950 – 1,190	25351	46464	#312 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX Based in Lubbock, Lubbock Christian University accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $62 98.5% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,464
313	Siena Heights University	Softball	58.34	66.56	890 – 1,110	17740	49913	#313 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Siena Heights University Adrian, MI Based in Adrian, Siena Heights University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Siena Heights University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Siena Heights University, there is a 72% first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $58 0.0% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,740 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,913
314	Western New England University	Softball	57.64	83.48	1,090 – 1,310	31548	51771	#314 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Western New England University Springfield, MA Based in Springfield, Western New England University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Western New England University will receive institutional grant aid. They receive $25,209 on average. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $58 84.3% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $31,548 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,771
315	Rochester Christian University	Softball	54.53	65.3	850 – 1,110	19660	40813	#315 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Rochester Christian University Rochester Hills, MI Located in Rochester Hills, Rochester Christian University accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Rochester Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $55 0.0% Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $19,660 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,813
316	SUNY Morrisville	Softball	53.82	90.78	780 – 1,300	16855	39759	#316 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY Based in Morrisville, SUNY Morrisville’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 57%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $54 Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 780 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $16,855 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,759
317	Waldorf University	Softball	53.64	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#317 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $54 0.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
318	Western New Mexico University	Softball	51.38	100	--	8712	31166	#318 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Found in Silver City, Western New Mexico University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 35% of students at Western New Mexico University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $51 31.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,166
319	Bethel University	Softball	43.76	97.17	1,040 – 1,310	20606	38990	#319 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bethel University McKenzie, TN Based in McKenzie, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and 26% of students will earn......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $44 99.2% Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,606 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,990
320	Lourdes University	Softball	43.6	74.1	930 – 1,140	22614	40158	#320 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Lourdes University Sylvania, OH Found in Sylvania, Lourdes University accepts 74% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $44 91.5% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $22,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,158
321	Viterbo University	Softball	40.61	72.43	1,110 – 1,250	23901	56804	#321 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Based in La Crosse, Viterbo University accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Viterbo University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $41 94.0% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,804
322	University of Dubuque	Softball	36.29	88.63	950 – 1,200	25216	44960	#322 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA Located in Dubuque, the University of Dubuque’s acceptance rate is 89% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $36 117.7% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,960
323	Yale University	Softball	35.87	3.87	1,470 – 1,570	26044	81765	#323 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $36 100.9% 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
324	University of Mobile	Softball	31.84	72.51	1,080 – 1,280	20503	37411	#324 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Mobile Mobile, AL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $32 288.3% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
325	Southwestern College	Softball	31.54	74.43	900 – 1,110	27337	48034	#325 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Southwestern College Winfield, KS Based in Winfield, Southwestern College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $32 0.0% Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $27,337 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,034
326	DeSales University	Softball	25	77.09	1,090 – 1,260	30524	52721	#326 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball DeSales University Center Valley, PA A Catholic liberal arts school, DeSales University offers 54 degree programs—Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse being the most sought after. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 83% first year retention rate, and 63% 4-year graduation rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $25 189.0% Acceptance Rate 77.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $30,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,721
327	Case Western Reserve University	Softball	18.74	37.78	1,440 – 1,550	41351	75613	#327 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 86% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $38,578 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Basketball, Football, and Soccer. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $19 94.3% Acceptance Rate 37.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $41,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
328	Ouachita Baptist University	Softball	17.41	67.52	1,110 – 1,310	22087	41697	#328 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR Ouachita Baptist University, associated with the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, first opened in 1886. 577 athletes are known as the Tigers wear purple and gold while competing in Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, and other sports....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $17 93.5% Acceptance Rate 67.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,087 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,697
329	Grand Valley State University	Softball	17.33	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#329 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $17 34,560.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
330	Texas A&M University-San Antonio	Softball	16.92	92	850 – 1,070	13263	43479	#330 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $17 92.8% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $13,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,479
331	La Roche University	Softball	14.71	77.61	1,060 – 1,240	24638	45308	#331 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA Found in Pittsburgh, La Roche University accepts 78% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 96% of students at La Roche University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $15 10,607.1% Acceptance Rate 77.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,308
332	Central Christian College of Kansas	Softball	12	95.7	920 – 1,120	12217	37685	#332 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Central Christian College of Kansas McPherson, KS Based in McPherson, Central Christian College of Kansas accepts 96% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of students attending Central Christian College of Kansas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,217 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,685
333	William Penn University	Softball	9.41	51.88	890 – 1,110	22361	40189	#333 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA Found in Oskaloosa, William Penn University’s acceptance rate is 52% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending William Penn University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $9 0.0% Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,189
334	Capital University	Softball	7.04	70.22	960 – 1,210	22480	45767	#334 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Capital University Columbus, OH Found in Columbus, Capital University accepts 70% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Capital University will receive institutional grant aid. At Capital University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 54% of students will graduate......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7 99.3% Acceptance Rate 70.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,767
335	University of Minnesota-Crookston	Softball	4.26	87.81	1,010 – 1,180	13442	51905	#335 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN Based in Crookston, the University of Minnesota-Crookston’s acceptance rate is 88%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications and . About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4 96.6% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,905
336	Tabor College	Softball	3.06	64.58	960 – 1,140	19998	42896	#336 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Tabor College Hillsboro, KS Based in Hillsboro, Tabor College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Tabor College will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 53% and around 42% of students will graduate within four years. Three common......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3 0.0% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,998 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
337	Indiana University-South Bend	Softball	2.86	83.84	950 – 1,190	8090	41388	#337 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN Found in South Bend, Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate is 84% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 43% of students attending Indiana University-South Bend currently receive grant aid from the school. At Indiana University-South Bend, there is a 65% first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3 100.9% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $8,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,388
338	Manchester University	Softball	0.71	91.3	900 – 1,190	19367	43024	#338 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Manchester University North Manchester, IN Based in North Manchester, Manchester University’s acceptance rate is 91% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Manchester University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1 0.0% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $19,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,024
339	Texas A&M University-Kingsville	Softball	0.21	92.29	900 – 1,110	10474	44882	#339 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX Located in Kingsville, Texas A&M University-Kingsville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Texas A&M University-Kingsville currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 100.0% Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $10,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,882
340	Jackson College	Softball	0.09	75.85	--	8361	59423	#340 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Jackson College Jackson, MI Based in Jackson, Jackson College’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . About 35% of students at Jackson College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,361 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
341	Fort Lewis College	Softball	0.05	93.23	1,060 – 1,260	16074	36352	#341 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Fort Lewis College Durango, CO Found in Durango, Fort Lewis College accepts 93% of applicants and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 68% of students attending Fort Lewis College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $16,074 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,352
342	University of South Carolina Aiken	Softball	0.05	78.57	1,000 – 1,230	11697	39689	#342 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC Found in Aiken, the University of South Carolina Aiken accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 100.1% Acceptance Rate 78.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $11,697 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,689
343	Millersville University of Pennsylvania	Softball	0.04	86.19	1,060 – 1,240	20860	44813	#343 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA Located in Millersville, Millersville University of Pennsylvania accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania currently receive grant aid from the school. 77% of students......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,813
344	University of the Ozarks	Softball	0.04	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#344 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 59.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
345	Southeast Missouri State University	Softball	0.03	68.97	970 – 1,190	14843	38150	#345 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO Southeast Missouri State University is fairly selective. A NCAA Division I-FCS school, athletes may receive athletic scholarships. On average, each athlete receives $11,447. The main campus is known as “River Campus,” as Southeast also has regional campuses throughout the area, shared with Three Rivers Community College. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 0.0% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,843 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,150
346	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	Softball	0	77.16	890 – 1,100	6923	35495	#346 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA Based in Tifton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $6,923 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,495
347	Academy of Art University	Softball	0	100	--	36591	30452	#347 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 46% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,591 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
348	Adams State University	Softball	0	30.76	870 – 1,080	13800	38338	#348 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Adams State University Alamosa, CO Found in Alamosa, Adams State University accepts 31% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 76% of students attending Adams State University will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 56% and 20% of students will earn their degree in four years. Many......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 30.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $13,800 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,338
349	Adelphi University	Softball	0	65.91	1,110 – 1,330	28671	63688	#349 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Adelphi University Garden City, NY Adelphi University was founded as Adelphi College in 1896, becoming a university in 1963. Its motto is Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est, which is Latin for, “Life without learning is death.” Graduates have gone on to have careers in politics, acting, professional sports, writing, music, and more....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,671 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,688
350	Adrian College	Softball	0	68.43	950 – 1,170	22053	42805	#350 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
351	Alabama State University	Softball	0	95.64	850 – 1,040	13504	27453	#351 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 59% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
352	Albertus Magnus College	Softball	0	64.37	850 – 1,100	30179	47153	#352 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
353	Albright College	Softball	0	86.15	950 – 1,150	22116	45391	#353 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Albright College Reading, PA Found in Reading, Albright College accepts 86% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Albright College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,391
354	Alcorn State University	Softball	0	45.33	840 – 1,010	13155	27752	#354 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 19% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,155 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
355	Alfred University	Softball	0	73.84	1,110 – 1,320	26127	41703	#355 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Alfred University Alfred, NY Found in Alfred, Alfred University accepts 74% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alfred University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Alfred University, there is a......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $26,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,703
356	Allegheny College	Softball	0	54.52	1,180 – 1,360	27929	45603	#356 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Allegheny College Meadville, PA Found in Meadville, Allegheny College accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 97% of students at Allegheny College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,603
357	Allen University	Softball	0	32.12	--	11058	23889	#357 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Allen University Columbia, SC Located in Columbia, Allen University’s acceptance rate is 32%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students attending Allen University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Allen University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and 9% of......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 32.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,889
358	Alma College	Softball	0	57	970 – 1,200	24862	45720	#358 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Alma College Alma, MI A fairly selective school, 3,000 applicants received acceptance letters to Alma College during the last admissions cycle. 10% decide to enroll. Classes are smaller, with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 85% of freshman stay at the school after they complete their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $24,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,720
359	Alpena Community College	Softball	0	65.66	--	4091	59423	#359 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Alpena Community College Alpena, MI Located in Alpena, Alpena Community College’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 40% of students at Alpena Community College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 55%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,091 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
360	Alverno College	Softball	0	84.38	890 – 1,110	17884	51755	#360 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Alverno College Milwaukee, WI Based in Milwaukee, Alverno College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alverno College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 84.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,755
361	American International College	Softball	0	96.9	930 – 1,110	21454	41451	#361 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball American International College Springfield, MA Located in Springfield, American International College’s acceptance rate is 97%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending American International College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,454 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,451
362	Amherst College	Softball	0	9.01	1,480 – 1,570	17965	62537	#362 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Amherst College Amherst, MA Amherst College is an extremely selective school. A majority of their first-year students come from NY. The third oldest institution of higher education in the state, Amherst was originally a men’s college, becoming coeducational in 1975....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.0% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $17,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,537
363	Andrew College	Softball	0	51.15	800 – 1,010	22806	30337	#363 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Andrew College Cuthbert, GA Based in Cuthbert, Andrew College’s acceptance rate is 51%. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. Approximately 93% of students attending Andrew College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $22,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,337
364	Anna Maria College	Softball	0	89.6	890 – 1,080	28732	63110	#364 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Found in Paxton, Anna Maria College accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 98% of students at Anna Maria College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $28,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,110
365	Antelope Valley Community College District	Softball	0	0	--	8294	28110	#365 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,110
366	Appalachian State University	Softball	0	90.14	1,040 – 1,280	14712	43663	#366 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Appalachian State University Boone, NC Found in Boone, Appalachian State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of students at Appalachian State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $14,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,663
367	Arcadia University	Softball	0	80.22	1,090 – 1,280	26994	44004	#367 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Arcadia University Glenside, PA Found in Glenside, Arcadia University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.2% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,994 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,004
368	Arizona Christian University	Softball	0	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#368 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
369	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Softball	0	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#369 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
370	Arkansas Tech University	Softball	0	95.89	930 – 1,180	11443	37638	#370 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR Based in Russellville, Arkansas Tech University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 75% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 74% of students continued......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $11,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,638
371	Arlington Baptist University	Softball	0	79.23	--	26503	32206	#371 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX Located in Arlington, Arlington Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 79% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of students at Arlington Baptist University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 35% and around 14% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,206
372	Asbury University	Softball	0	95.4	1,030 – 1,290	21375	35563	#372 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Asbury University Wilmore, KY Asbury University is a private Christian university located 20 minutes southwest of Lexington. The school's motto is "Academic Excellence & Spiritual Vitality. Of attending students, 100% receive grant aid — $24,903 on average. Popular majors among students include andGeneral Studies. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $21,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,563
373	Ashland University	Softball	0	80.53	1,040 – 1,250	21971	47722	#373 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Ashland University Ashland, OH Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,971 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,722
374	Augsburg University	Softball	0	81.98	940 – 1,190	24807	48616	#374 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Based in Minneapolis, Augsburg University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Augsburg University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Augsburg University, there is a 72% first year retention rate and around 45% of students will......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $24,807 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,616
375	Augusta University	Softball	0	89.31	1,020 – 1,230	13486	45037	#375 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Augusta University Augusta, GA Found in Augusta, Augusta University’s acceptance rate is 89% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of students attending Augusta University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,037
376	Augustana College	Softball	0	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#376 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
377	Augustana University	Softball	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#377 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
378	Aurora University	Softball	0	80.85	920 – 1,170	19220	51237	#378 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Aurora University Aurora, IL During the last admissions cycle, Aurora University received 5,380 applications. 15% of accepted students, or 660, decided to enroll. The school’s motto is “Sapientes abscondunt scientiam,” which is Latin for “Wise persons will carry away knowledge.” It offers up to Doctor's degrees. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,237
379	Austin College	Softball	0	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#379 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
380	Austin Peay State University	Softball	0	96.38	--	14679	38779	#380 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN Found in Clarksville, Austin Peay State University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 54% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,779
381	Ave Maria University	Softball	0	44.81	1,080 – 1,310	23515	43572	#381 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL Ave Maria University is a private Catholic university located in southwest Florida. Found in 2003 by Tom Monaghan, AMU is the first new Catholic university since 1963. The school has a 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 72% first year retention rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $23,515 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,572
382	Averett University	Softball	0	47.8	870 – 1,150	24091	46273	#382 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Averett University Danville, VA Found in Danville, Averett University accepts 48% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 62% and 36% of students will graduate in four years. Business Administration and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 47.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $24,091 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,273
383	Avila University	Softball	0	87.8	890 – 1,080	17482	48975	#383 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Avila University Kansas City, MO Found in Kansas City, Avila University accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Avila University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $17,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,975
384	Babson College	Softball	0	17.09	1,400 – 1,530	30220	91354	#384 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Babson College Wellesley, MA Babson College began as an all-male school in 1919, originally known as Babson Institute, and became coeducational in 1969. It has an astounding 95% first year retention rate and 90% four year graduation rate. The only available undergraduate major is Business Administration and Management, General....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 17.1% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $30,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,354
385	Baldwin Wallace University	Softball	0	75.7	1,090 – 1,300	28190	44972	#385 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH Baldwin Wallace University is a private liberal arts and sciences university found in 1845. The school boasts a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio and 83% first year retention rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $28,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,972
386	Ball State University	Softball	0	85.5	1,080 – 1,260	13017	44394	#386 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Ball State University Muncie, IN Found in Muncie, Ball State University’s acceptance rate is 86%. Undergraduates have to send in $60 to apply. About 57% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $13,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,394
387	Barry University	Softball	0	77.21	910 – 1,120	23930	47637	#387 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
388	Baylor University	Softball	0	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#388 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
389	Bellarmine University	Softball	0	86.11	1,020 – 1,240	24432	49819	#389 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bellarmine University Louisville, KY Bellarmine University is a private Catholic university providing a liberal arts education. The school has a 12 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 75% first year retention rate, and 65% six year graduation rate. BU is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville right near the Bardstown Road corridor. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,432 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,819
390	Bellevue University	Softball	0	99.5	--	25735	57732	#390 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Found in Bellevue, Bellevue University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of students attending Bellevue University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,735 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,732
391	Belmont Abbey College	Softball	0	90.38	960 – 1,190	23463	43816	#391 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC Found in Belmont, Belmont Abbey College’s acceptance rate is 90% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students attending Belmont Abbey College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $23,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,816
392	Belmont University	Softball	0	95.28	1,180 – 1,370	37558	42770	#392 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Belmont University Nashville, TN Located in Nashville, Belmont University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 91% of students at Belmont University currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $37,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,770
393	Beloit College	Softball	0	63.04	1,210 – 1,390	24941	41660	#393 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Beloit College Beloit, WI Beloit College’s campus is located next to the Rock River, just north of the Illinois and Wisconsin border. With an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a six-year graduation rate of 73%, Beloit’s most popular major is Psychology, General. Their colors are orange, black, and white, and their mascot is a polar bear. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.0% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $24,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,660
394	Bemidji State University	Softball	0	91.31	1,040 – 1,180	16349	47469	#394 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Located in Bemidji, Bemidji State University accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. About 70% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,469
395	Benedict College	Softball	0	67.3	840 – 1,030	18146	24908	#395 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Benedict College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Benedict College’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 64% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $18,146 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,908
396	Benedictine College	Softball	0	76.45	1,110 – 1,360	28451	45000	#396 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Benedictine College Atchison, KS Benedictine College’s core values are built into the four “pillars” of the school which are known as Catholic, Benedictine, Liberal Arts, and Residential. The college’s motto is “Forward. Always Forward.” Its campus is located along the bends of the Missouri River....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,451 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,000
397	Berea College	Softball	0	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#397 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
398	Bethel University	Softball	0	98.68	880 – 1,180	20058	44271	#398 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bethel University Mishawaka, IN Located in Mishawaka, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Bethel University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 54% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,058 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,271
399	Bethel University	Softball	0	87.8	1,110 – 1,310	30375	55145	#399 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, 27% of accepted students will decide to attend. Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are two popular undergraduate majors. The school has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85% first year retention rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $30,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,145
400	Bethune-Cookman University	Softball	0	88.24	840 – 990	14705	28282	#400 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
401	Bismarck State College	Softball	0	86.66	--	10792	50401	#401 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND Located in Bismarck, Bismarck State College accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 42% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,401
402	Blackburn College	Softball	0	80.14	890 – 1,150	21349	36665	#402 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Blackburn College Carlinville, IL Located in Carlinville, Blackburn College accepts 80% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Blackburn College, there is a 67% first year retention rate and around 36% of students will earn a degree within four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,349 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,665
403	Bloomfield College	Softball	0	67.23	780 – 940	18522	35477	#403 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ Based in Bloomfield, Bloomfield College’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. Approximately 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.2% SAT Score 780 – 940 Avg. Net Price $18,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,477
404	Bluefield State University	Softball	0	87.22	900 – 1,100	14500	35030	#404 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
405	Bluefield University	Softball	0	62.72	900 – 1,090	22191	41923	#405 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bluefield University Bluefield, VA Found in Bluefield, Bluefield University’s acceptance rate is 63% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 59%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.7% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,191 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,923
406	Boise State University	Softball	0	87.21	920 – 1,130	19037	45251	#406 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Boise State University Boise, ID Located on the Boise River, Boise State University also offers dozens of programs online. Many choose to study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. A non selective school, it received 16,100 applications during the last admissions cycle and accepted 14,000. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,251
407	Boston College	Softball	0	16.19	1,450 – 1,540	32590	85717	#407 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
408	Boston University	Softball	0	11.11	1,430 – 1,530	27551	65655	#408 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
409	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Softball	0	80.96	1,040 – 1,240	20987	41281	#409 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,987 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
410	Brandeis University	Softball	0	40.51	1,400 – 1,530	44668	52967	#410 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Brandeis University Waltham, MA Brandeis University is named for Louis Brandeis, a former Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Students and athletes are appropriately named, going by the Judges. Their mascots are The Judge and Ollie the Owl....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $44,668 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,967
411	Brevard College	Softball	0	39.46	940 – 1,130	26938	34401	#411 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Brevard College Brevard, NC Found in Brevard, Brevard College accepts 39% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending Brevard College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $26,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,401
412	Brewton-Parker Christian University	Softball	0	86.35	850 – 1,040	22488	35732	#412 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Brewton-Parker Christian University Mount Vernon, GA Based in Mount Vernon, Brewton-Parker Christian University accepts 86% of applicants and requests $35 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Brewton-Parker Christian University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,732
413	Bridgewater College	Softball	0	91.72	1,020 – 1,360	19660	45620	#413 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA Found in Bridgewater, Bridgewater College’s acceptance rate is 92%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 100% of students at Bridgewater College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $19,660 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,620
414	Brown University	Softball	0	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#414 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
415	Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa	Softball	0	0	--	14705	27873	#415 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa, WI Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,873
416	Bryant University	Softball	0	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#416 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
417	Bucknell University	Softball	0	28.93	1,180 – 1,400	38486	78852	#417 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
418	Bushnell University	Softball	0	67.28	970 – 1,040	22534	43484	#418 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Bushnell University Eugene, OR Located in Eugene, Bushnell University’s acceptance rate is 67% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $20,178 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $22,534 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,484
419	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	Softball	0	51.17	1,190 – 1,410	3989	61542	#419 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY Located in New York, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College accepts 51% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 70% of students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $3,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,542
420	CUNY Brooklyn College	Softball	0	58.36	1,030 – 1,190	4105	45035	#420 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY Found in Brooklyn, CUNY Brooklyn College’s acceptance rate is 58% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 74% of students at CUNY Brooklyn College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $4,105 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,035
421	CUNY Hunter College	Softball	0	54.22	1,110 – 1,400	4127	50414	#421 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY Hunter College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students at CUNY Hunter College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $4,127 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,414
422	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	Softball	0	55.16	1,030 – 1,170	4141	50293	#422 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY Based in New York, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice accepted 55% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 71% of students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.2% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $4,141 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,293
423	CUNY Lehman College	Softball	0	46.01	860 – 1,220	4076	51067	#423 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY Located in Bronx, CUNY Lehman College accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 72% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $4,076 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,067
424	CUNY York College	Softball	0	64.1	870 – 1,050	5631	46148	#424 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball CUNY York College Jamaica, NY Found in Jamaica, CUNY York College accepts 64% of applicants and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 60% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $5,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,148
425	Cairn University-Langhorne	Softball	0	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#425 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
426	California Lutheran University	Softball	0	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#426 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
427	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	Softball	0	31.22	1,240 – 1,450	16888	72358	#427 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Also known as Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is one of two polytechnics in the school system. The university’s motto is “Discere Faciendo,” which is Latin for “Learn by Doing.” Cal Poly participates in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Known as the Mustangs, they wear green and gold. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 31.2% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $16,888 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358
428	California State University-Bakersfield	Softball	0	85.08	920 – 1,180	6567	44282	#428 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 85% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,567 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
429	California State University-Dominguez Hills	Softball	0	59.11	760 – 950	4438	46827	#429 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $4,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
430	California State University-Fresno	Softball	0	96.38	890 – 1,100	7303	44012	#430 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 96% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 66% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 18% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
431	California State University-Fullerton	Softball	0	90.52	--	6283	48558	#431 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Based in Fullerton, California State University-Fullerton accepts 91% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
432	California State University-Long Beach	Softball	0	46.28	1,030 – 1,240	9731	50062	#432 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Located in Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach accepted 46% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $9,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
433	California State University-Monterey Bay	Softball	0	97.34	900 – 1,210	15222	48648	#433 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
434	California State University-Sacramento	Softball	0	93.43	900 – 1,130	11183	51074	#434 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
435	California State University-San Marcos	Softball	0	95.1	860 – 1,080	10500	48673	#435 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 48% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
436	California State University-Stanislaus	Softball	0	98.14	840 – 1,060	7316	47793	#436 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Located in Turlock, California State University-Stanislaus accepts 98% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 65% of students attending California State University-Stanislaus currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
437	Calumet College of Saint Joseph	Softball	0	57.28	800 – 1,030	17377	39342	#437 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN Found in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s acceptance rate is 57% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 800 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,342
438	Canisius University	Softball	0	72.24	1,010 – 1,250	19321	46089	#438 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
439	Carlow University	Softball	0	86.96	980 – 1,180	20561	44876	#439 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Found in Pittsburgh, Carlow University accepts 87% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Carlow University, there is a 84% first year retention rate and around 43% of students......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 87.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,876
440	Carroll College	Softball	0	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#440 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Carroll College Helena, MT Though the school seal features two lions, Carroll College’s mascot is actually a St. Bernard named Halo. Student athletes compete as the Fighting Saints in Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $26,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,507
441	Cedar Crest College	Softball	0	99.13	980 – 1,210	23036	48295	#441 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA Based in Allentown, Cedar Crest College accepts 99% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Cedar Crest College will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,295
442	Cedarville University	Softball	0	64.88	1,140 – 1,360	27047	47937	#442 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Cedarville University Cedarville, OH Cedarville University first opened in 1887. One famous alumnus is Grace Norman, who won a gold medal and bronze medal for the United States in the 2016 Paralympics, for the triathlon and 400m respectively. 100% of students receive institutional grant aid from Cedarville, around $18,776 per student on average. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,937
443	Centenary College of Louisiana	Softball	0	55.74	1,050 – 1,210	25427	42821	#443 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA The Centenary College of Louisiana is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi, having been founded in 1885. Students can benefit from a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and the 65-acre campus that is home to more than 300 species of plant life....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,821
444	Centenary University	Softball	0	96.75	850 – 1,080	22838	46049	#444 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ Centenary University was originally founded in 1867 as a preparatory school. Today, the school is known for being a non-selective university, with an acceptance rate of 97%. Of attending students 87% stay after the first year and 59% will graduate within 4 years....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $22,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,049
445	Central College	Softball	0	86.17	1,040 – 1,240	22499	49115	#445 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Central College Pella, IA Located in Pella, Central College accepts 86% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Central College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,499 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,115
446	Central Connecticut State University	Softball	0	73.33	890 – 1,130	17207	49016	#446 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Central Connecticut State University is fairly selective, and alumni include professional athletes, actors, and politicians. Founded in 1849, it’s the oldest publicly-funded university in the state. Psychology, General, and Criminology are popular undergraduate areas of study. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $17,207 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,016
447	Central Michigan University	Softball	0	89.82	980 – 1,210	15826	46567	#447 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Central Michigan University is a NCAA Division I-FBS school, and the Chippewas compete in the Mid-American Conference. Student athletes can receive scholarships, $13,796 on average, and the school offers institutional grant aid to about 95% of students. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,567
448	Central Washington University	Softball	0	90.61	950 – 1,170	15558	49398	#448 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 88% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
449	Centre College	Softball	0	55.53	1,240 – 1,430	23780	50073	#449 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Centre College Danville, KY Centre College’s motto is “Doctrina Lux Mentis,” or “Learning is the Light of the Mind.” Offering up to Bachelor's degrees, the school has 26 degree programs, with Economics, Other being the most sought after. Centre also has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $23,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,073
450	Chadron State College	Softball	0	0	--	13852	39139	#450 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Chadron State College Chadron, NE Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,139
451	Chaminade University of Honolulu	Softball	0	51.87	970 – 1,140	27695	48660	#451 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Business Administration and Management, General is a popular program at the Chaminade University of Honolulu, which offers up to Doctor's degrees. This Roman Catholic school was founded by the Society of Mary in 1955. 201 athletes, known as Silverswords, compete in the Pacific West Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.9% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $27,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,660
452	Chapman University	Softball	0	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#452 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
453	Charleston Southern University	Softball	0	76.09	1,000 – 1,140	21347	40606	#453 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Found in Charleston, Charleston Southern University’s acceptance rate is 76%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 97% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Charleston Southern University, there is a 66% first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,606
454	Chatham University	Softball	0	61.96	1,080 – 1,320	29051	48709	#454 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA Chatham University is a private liberal arts college initially founded in 1869 as a college to empower women. Today, the campus is made up of 63% women and 36% men. Top majors among students include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapy/Therapist, Psychology, and General. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $29,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,709
455	Chemeketa Community College	Softball	0	57.99	--	8455	35771	#455 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR Based in Salem, Chemeketa Community College accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 6% of students at Chemeketa Community College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,771
456	Chestnut Hill College	Softball	0	79.13	900 – 1,090	28583	45221	#456 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill College accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. At Chestnut Hill College, there is a 67%......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 79.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $28,583 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,221
457	Chipola College	Softball	0	39.52	--	2887	32129	#457 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Chipola College Marianna, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $2,887 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,129
458	Chowan University	Softball	0	72.37	880 – 1,090	15845	30096	#458 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC Located in Murfreesboro, Chowan University’s acceptance rate is 72%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 100% of students attending Chowan University currently receive grant aid from the school. 64% of students decide to stay at Chowan University after completing their first......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,096
459	Christopher Newport University	Softball	0	87.96	1,110 – 1,310	22864	51931	#459 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA Based in Newport News, Christopher Newport University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 54% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 83% of students decide to stay at Christopher Newport University......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $22,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,931
460	Claflin University	Softball	0	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#460 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
461	Claremont McKenna College	Softball	0	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#461 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
462	Clark Atlanta University	Softball	0	64.63	880 – 1,120	29736	28097	#462 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA Clark Atlanta University was the first HBCU in the Southern United States. Originally called Atlanta University when it opened in 1865, it was founded by two former slaves. It received its current name when it merged with Clark College in 1988. CAU is fairly selective. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $29,736 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,097
463	Clark State College	Softball	0	39.9	--	8329	59423	#463 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Clark State College Springfield, OH Found in Springfield, Clark State College accepts 40% of applicants and charges $15 for undergraduate applications. About 22% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $1,522 on average. At Clark State College, there is a 39% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,329 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
464	Clark University	Softball	0	39.54	1,310 – 1,460	32767	49022	#464 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Clark University Worcester, MA Sport Softball 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
465	Clarke University	Softball	0	68.16	970 – 1,150	25692	49157	#465 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Clarke University Dubuque, IA Found in Dubuque, Clarke University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Clarke University currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students are given $23,601 each. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $25,692 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,157
466	Cleary University	Softball	0	50.97	950 – 1,170	24965	55077	#466 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Cleary University Howell, MI All of the available undergraduate majors at Cleary University focus on Business. In fact, Business Administration and Management, General is the most sought after area of study. It was first known as the Cleary School of Penmanship when it opened in 1883. 98% receive institutional grants from the university. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 51.0% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $24,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,077
467	Clemson University	Softball	0	38.34	1,270 – 1,420	24408	58311	#467 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
468	Coastal Carolina University	Softball	0	75.27	1,060 – 1,230	14453	38070	#468 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC Based in Conway, Coastal Carolina University’s acceptance rate is 75%. They request $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. Approximately 58% of students attending Coastal Carolina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Coastal Carolina......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 75.3% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,070
469	Coe College	Softball	0	64.04	1,090 – 1,330	20940	47136	#469 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA Located in Cedar Rapids, Coe College accepts 64% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $20,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,136
470	Colby College	Softball	0	7.09	1,460 – 1,540	15163	60052	#470 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
471	Colgate University	Softball	0	13.88	1,450 – 1,530	26954	64949	#471 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
472	College of Central Florida	Softball	0	41.34	--	11173	33267	#472 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball College of Central Florida Ocala, FL Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,267
473	College of Charleston	Softball	0	60.03	1,170 – 1,340	20806	43821	#473 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball College of Charleston Charleston, SC Based in Charleston, the College of Charleston accepts 60% of applicants. They request $60 for undergraduate applications. About 65% of students attending the College of Charleston will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 60.0% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $20,806 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,821
474	College of Coastal Georgia	Softball	0	98.13	850 – 1,120	12670	35382	#474 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA Found in Brunswick, the College of Coastal Georgia accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 24% of students attending the College of Coastal Georgia will receive grant aid from the school. At the College of Coastal Georgia,......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $12,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,382
475	College of Our Lady of the Elms	Softball	0	88.82	1,150 – 1,320	22311	54087	#475 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA Also known simply as Elms College, College of Our Lady of the Elms has a Latin motto: “Viam Veritatis Elegi” – “I have chosen the way of truth.” It opened as a preparatory academy for women in 1897. Although the school started admitting men in 1998, women still make up most of the student body. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,087
476	College of Southern Idaho	Softball	0	0	--	8482	54552	#476 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,552
477	College of Staten Island CUNY	Softball	0	92.34	910 – 1,100	6355	36931	#477 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY Located in Staten Island, the College of Staten Island CUNY accepts 92% of applicants and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 58% of students attending the College of Staten Island CUNY currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $6,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,931
478	College of the Holy Cross	Softball	0	17.61	1,260 – 1,420	35455	69984	#478 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
479	Colorado Christian University	Softball	0	83.28	1,010 – 1,210	26770	41623	#479 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Colorado Christian University has a first year retention rate - 84%%. Unlike many schools who use Latin in their mottos, CCU takes inspiration from the Greeks. “χαρις και αληθεια” translates to mean “Grace and Truth.” Mental Health Counseling/Counselor is a popular area of study. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,770 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,623
480	Colorado School of Mines	Softball	0	59.6	1,330 – 1,470	29785	82950	#480 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO The programs offered at Colorado School of Mines are all focused on energy and environment, so all available majors are in STEM fields. The Orediggers are led on by their mascots Marvin the Miner and Blaster the Burro....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.6% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $29,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,950
481	Colorado State University Pueblo	Softball	0	98.21	880 – 1,120	14188	43053	#481 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Found in Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo’s acceptance rate is 98%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 86% of students at Colorado State University Pueblo will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $14,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,053
482	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Softball	0	88.57	1,070 – 1,300	19828	49748	#482 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO The flagship university of Colorado, CSU’s mascot is Cam the Ram. Popular sports on campus include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), among others. Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular major at the school by far. CSU has a 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $19,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,748
483	Columbia Basin College	Softball	0	90.25	--	10348	38255	#483 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA Based in Pasco, Columbia Basin College’s acceptance rate is 90% and charges $28 for undergraduate applications. About 29% of students attending Columbia Basin College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 58%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,348 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,255
484	Columbia College	Softball	0	88.78	930 – 1,120	22655	40747	#484 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Columbia College Columbia, MO Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 61% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,747
485	Columbia College	Softball	0	96.14	830 – 1,070	23920	45863	#485 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Columbia College Columbia, SC Based in Columbia, Columbia College’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 84% of students at Columbia College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Columbia College, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 46% of......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $23,920 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,863
486	Columbia University in the City of New York	Softball	0	3.86	1,510 – 1,590	20869	88535	#486 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
487	Columbus State University	Softball	0	99.18	900 – 1,140	11384	39190	#487 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Columbus State University Columbus, GA Located in Columbus, Columbus State University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 22% of students attending Columbus State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,384 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,190
488	Concord University	Softball	0	92.56	860 – 1,120	10630	33094	#488 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Concord University Athens, WV Based in Athens, Concord University accepts 93% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 79% of students at Concord University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $10,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,094
489	Concordia College at Moorhead	Softball	0	63.06	1,080 – 1,280	25488	48225	#489 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN Concordia College at Moorhead has an 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 80% first year retention rate. It’s home to a robust music program with several choirs, bands, and orchestras. Students are known as the Cobbers and compete in the NCAA Division III with football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 63.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,225
490	Concordia University Texas	Softball	0	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#490 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
491	Concordia University-Chicago	Softball	0	92.79	1,000 – 1,200	17767	44405	#491 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL Found in River Forest, Concordia University-Chicago accepts 93% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Concordia University-Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. At Concordia University-Chicago, there is a 61% first year retention rate and a 36% four......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $17,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,405
492	Concordia University-Irvine	Softball	0	59.86	1,050 – 1,300	29413	53777	#492 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Concordia University, Irvine is a private school affiliated with the Lutheran Church. It currently has more graduates than undergraduates attending, and two popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 59.9% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $29,413 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,777
493	Concordia University-Saint Paul	Softball	0	78.87	1,080 – 1,240	17989	50646	#493 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN Found in Saint Paul, Concordia University-Saint Paul accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Concordia University-Saint Paul currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $17,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,646
494	Coppin State University	Softball	0	49.56	860 – 1,040	7684	42243	#494 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Found in Baltimore, Coppin State University accepts 50% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 77% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $9,911 on average. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 49.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,243
495	Corban University	Softball	0	89.74	1,010 – 1,240	26028	41735	#495 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Corban University Salem, OR Corban University is non selective. During the last admissions cycle, 28% of those who were accepted enrolled at the school. There are 47 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science among the most popular. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $26,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,735
496	Cornell University	Softball	0	8.41	1,490 – 1,570	26455	87830	#496 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball 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 Softball 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
497	Crown College	Softball	0	62.81	1,010 – 1,210	27196	39003	#497 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN Located in Saint Bonifacius, Crown College’s acceptance rate is 63%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Crown College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,196 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,003
498	Culver-Stockton College	Softball	0	65.18	--	22103	40673	#498 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO Located in Canton, Culver-Stockton College’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Culver-Stockton College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 65.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,673
499	Cumberland University	Softball	0	67	1,040 – 1,210	17669	52246	#499 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Cumberland University Lebanon, TN Found in Lebanon, Cumberland University accepts 67% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Cumberland University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 41% of students......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 67.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,246
500	Curry College	Softball	0	92.05	1,090 – 1,170	30367	46746	#500 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete – Softball Curry College Milton, MA Located in Milton, Curry College accepts 92% of applicants and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 92.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $30,367 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,746