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This ranking is based on the profitability of each sports program at a college or university, divided by the number of college athletes on in that sport. Institutions with higher profitability per athlete may have an overall higher profit from sports or a relatively lower number of student athletes.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	The University of Montana	Golf	39050.57	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $39,051 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
2	Montana State University	Football	28833.98	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $28,834 19.4% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
3	The University of Montana	Football	14333.86	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $14,334 30.2% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
4	The University of Montana	Tennis	5129.89	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,130 151.7% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
5	Montana State University-Northern	Volleyball	3075.23	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,075 749.9% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
6	Montana State University-Northern	Cross Country	2804.33	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,804 9.3% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
7	University of Providence	Basketball	2397.3	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,397 61.6% 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
8	Montana State University-Northern	Golf	2281.14	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,281 900.7% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
9	Montana State University-Northern	Wrestling	1465.04	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,465 0.0% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
10	Montana State University-Northern	Rodeo	937.86	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rodeo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $938 310.4% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
11	University of Providence	Wrestling	745.08	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $745 18.0% 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
12	University of Providence	Ice Hockey	654.05	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Ice Hockey Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $654 815.7% 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
13	University of Providence	Volleyball	528.49	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $528 58.6% 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
14	University of Providence	Softball	490.29	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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
15	University of Providence	Soccer	333.21	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $333 13.0% 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
16	University of Providence	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	125.01	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $125 14.8% 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
17	The University of Montana-Western	Volleyball	55.56	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $56 71.9% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
18	The University of Montana-Western	Rodeo	7.61	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rodeo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $8 100.2% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
19	The University of Montana-Western	Basketball	3.19	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3 99.8% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
20	The University of Montana-Western	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0.34	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 100.0% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
21	The University of Montana-Western	Football	0.01	99.5	890 – 1,090	15726	37252	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana-Western Dillon, MT Based in Dillon, The University of Montana-Western’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 44% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $0 100.0% Acceptance Rate 99.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,252
22	Carroll College	Basketball	0	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Basketball 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
23	Carroll College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) 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
24	Carroll College	Football	0	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Football 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
25	Carroll College	Golf	0	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Golf 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
26	Carroll College	Soccer	0	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Soccer 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
27	Carroll College	Softball	0	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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
28	Carroll College	Volleyball	0	72.64	1,110 – 1,310	26103	43507	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Volleyball 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
29	Montana State University Billings	Baseball	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
30	Montana State University Billings	Basketball	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
31	Montana State University Billings	Golf	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
32	Montana State University Billings	Soccer	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
33	Montana State University Billings	Softball	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
34	Montana State University Billings	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
35	Montana State University Billings	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
36	Montana State University Billings	Cross Country	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
37	Montana State University Billings	Volleyball	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
38	Montana State University Billings	Other Sports	0	99.91	930 – 1,140	13252	39531	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Billings Billings, MT Based in Billings, Montana State University Billings accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Montana State University Billings currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,531
39	Montana Technological University	Basketball	0	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
40	Montana Technological University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
41	Montana Technological University	Football	0	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
42	Montana Technological University	Golf	0	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
43	Montana Technological University	Volleyball	0	89.9	1,020 – 1,230	15866	48356	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana Technological University Butte, MT Montana Technological University’s motto “De Re Metallica,” or “Of the metals,” pays homage to the school’s original name – the Montana School of Mines. The school’s seal features mining tools as well. The Orediggers wear green and copper, and athletes could be eligible for athletic scholarships. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,866 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,356
44	Rocky Mountain College	Basketball	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
45	Rocky Mountain College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
46	Rocky Mountain College	Football	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
47	Rocky Mountain College	Golf	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
48	Rocky Mountain College	Skiing	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
49	Rocky Mountain College	Soccer	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
50	Rocky Mountain College	Volleyball	0	69.61	970 – 1,180	19173	41783	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT Rocky Mountain College is a fairly selective school. During the last admissions cycle, it received 1,410 applications and accepted 1,000. Athletes are known as the Battlin’ Bears and, wearing forest green and Vegas gold, they compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among other sports. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 69.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,173 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,783
51	Salish Kootenai College	Basketball	0	72.88	--	9551	28894	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 72.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,894
52	Montana State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-102.19	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
53	University of Providence	Golf	-183.33	50.28	830 – 1,140	21175	37734	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana 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 Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- 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
54	Montana State University-Northern	Football	-231.43	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
55	The University of Montana	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-1161.98	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
56	Montana State University	Skiing	-3646.81	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Skiing Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
57	Montana State University-Northern	Basketball	-4902.54	95.62	890 – 1,090	11789	45045	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT Based in Havre, Montana State University-Northern accepts 96% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 45% of students attending Montana State University-Northern will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,789 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,045
58	The University of Montana	Softball	-5951.72	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
59	The University of Montana	Soccer	-6555.94	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
60	The University of Montana	Volleyball	-8810.84	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729
61	Montana State University	Volleyball	-9554.5	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
62	Montana State University	Golf	-13778.88	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
63	Montana State University	Tennis	-14844.94	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
64	Montana State University	Basketball	-26800.79	82.14	1,080 – 1,290	18511	44757	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana Montana State University Bozeman, MT “Mountains and Mines” is the motto of Montana State University. In the last admissions cycle, the school received 21,700 applications and accepted 82% of them. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and Mechanical Engineering are the most popular undergraduate majors....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,757
65	The University of Montana	Basketball	-46506.17	95.86	1,080 – 1,290	17775	35729	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana The University of Montana Missoula, MT Located along the Clark Fork River, The University of Montana's Grizzlies and Lady Griz compete in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Alumni include Colin Meloy, J.K. Simmons, and Carroll O’Connor, as well as numerous professional athletes, scientists, and politicians. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $17,775 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,729

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana

Golf

$39,051 0.0%

95.9%

1,080 – 1,290

$17,775

$35,729

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana

Football

$28,834 19.4%

82.1%

1,080 – 1,290

$18,511

$44,757

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana

Football

$14,334 30.2%

95.9%

1,080 – 1,290

$17,775

$35,729

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana

Tennis

$5,130 151.7%

95.9%

1,080 – 1,290

$17,775

$35,729

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana

Volleyball

$3,075 749.9%

95.6%

890 – 1,090

$11,789

$45,045

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana

Cross Country

$2,804 9.3%

95.6%

890 – 1,090

$11,789

$45,045

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana

Basketball

$2,397 61.6%

50.3%

830 – 1,140

$21,175

$37,734

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana

Golf

$2,281 900.7%

95.6%

890 – 1,090

$11,789

$45,045

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana

Wrestling

$1,465 0.0%

95.6%

890 – 1,090

$11,789

$45,045

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana

Rodeo

$938 310.4%

95.6%

890 – 1,090

$11,789

$45,045

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in Montana

Wrestling

$745 18.0%

50.3%

830 – 1,140

$21,175

$37,734

$39,051
0.0%

$28,834
19.4%

$14,334
30.2%

$5,130
151.7%

$3,075
749.9%

$2,804
9.3%

$2,397
61.6%

$2,281
900.7%

$1,465
0.0%

$938
310.4%

$745
18.0%

$654
815.7%

$528
58.6%

$490
54.3%

$333
13.0%

$125
14.8%

$56
71.9%

$8
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