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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	Dakota Wesleyan University	Soccer	11120.91	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#1 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $11,121 2,076.2% 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
2	Dakota Wesleyan University	Golf	7362.5	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#2 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $7,363 1,314.3% 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
3	Dakota Wesleyan University	Softball	7343.04	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#3 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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
4	Dakota Wesleyan University	Football	5717.05	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#4 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $5,717 325.3% 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
5	Dakota Wesleyan University	Wrestling	4737.88	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#5 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $4,738 12.0% 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
6	Dakota Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	3629.47	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#6 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $3,629 1,204.0% 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
7	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Football	2778.38	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#7 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $2,778 0.0% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
8	Black Hills State University	Basketball	1638.24	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#8 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,638 132.7% 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
9	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Volleyball	1502.58	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#9 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,503 0.0% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
10	Dakota Wesleyan University	Baseball	1399.7	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#10 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,400 6.4% 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
11	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Basketball	1224.62	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#11 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,225 0.0% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
12	Black Hills State University	Rodeo	1140.56	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#12 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Rodeo Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,141 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
13	Northern State University	Soccer	1115.46	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#13 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $1,115 281.0% 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
14	University of Sioux Falls	Wrestling	620.43	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#14 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $620 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
15	Black Hills State University	Other Sports	593.67	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#15 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $594 80.9% 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
16	Northern State University	Volleyball	527.37	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#16 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $527 124.9% 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
17	University of Sioux Falls	Basketball	524.33	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#17 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $524 8.7% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
18	Northern State University	Softball	514.41	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#18 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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
19	Black Hills State University	Soccer	479.5	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#19 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $480 285.8% 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
20	University of Sioux Falls	Volleyball	405.4	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#20 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $405 69.1% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
21	Northern State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	376.11	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#21 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $376 3.0% 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
22	University of Sioux Falls	Swimming	248.62	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#22 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $249 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
23	University of Sioux Falls	Soccer	182.81	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#23 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $183 59.7% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
24	Northern State University	Wrestling	152.8	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#24 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $153 64.0% 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
25	Black Hills State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	132.07	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#25 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $132 78.5% 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
26	Black Hills State University	Softball	97.87	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#26 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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
27	University of Sioux Falls	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	44.29	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#27 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $44 0.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
28	University of Sioux Falls	Baseball	11.62	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#28 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete $12 98.4% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
29	Augustana University	Baseball	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#29 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Baseball 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
30	Augustana University	Basketball	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#30 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Basketball 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
31	Augustana University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#31 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) 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
32	Augustana University	Football	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#32 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Football 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
33	Augustana University	Golf	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#33 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Golf 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
34	Augustana University	Ice Hockey	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#34 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Ice Hockey 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
35	Augustana University	Soccer	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#35 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Soccer 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
36	Augustana University	Softball	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#36 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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
37	Augustana University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#37 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Swimming and Diving (combined) 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
38	Augustana University	Tennis	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#38 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Tennis 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
39	Augustana University	Volleyball	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#39 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Volleyball 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
40	Augustana University	Wrestling	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#40 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Wrestling 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
41	Augustana University	Other Sports	0	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#41 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Other Sports 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
42	Dakota State University	Baseball	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#42 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
43	Dakota State University	Basketball	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#43 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
44	Dakota State University	Football	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#44 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
45	Dakota State University	Softball	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#45 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
46	Dakota State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#46 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
47	Dakota State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#47 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
48	Dakota State University	Cross Country	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#48 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Cross Country Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
49	Dakota State University	Volleyball	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#49 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
50	Dakota State University	Other Sports	0	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#50 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
51	Mount Marty University	Baseball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#51 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
52	Mount Marty University	Basketball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#52 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
53	Mount Marty University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#53 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
54	Mount Marty University	Football	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#54 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
55	Mount Marty University	Golf	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#55 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
56	Mount Marty University	Soccer	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#56 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
57	Mount Marty University	Softball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#57 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
58	Mount Marty University	Tennis	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#58 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
59	Mount Marty University	Volleyball	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#59 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
60	Mount Marty University	Other Sports	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#60 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
61	Mount Marty University	Archery	0	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#61 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Archery Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
62	Sisseton Wahpeton College	Basketball	0	82.08	--	3284	55193	#62 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
63	Sisseton Wahpeton College	Golf	0	82.08	--	3284	55193	#63 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
64	Sisseton Wahpeton College	Volleyball	0	82.08	--	3284	55193	#64 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
65	South Dakota State University	Baseball	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#65 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
66	South Dakota State University	Basketball	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#66 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
67	South Dakota State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#67 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
68	South Dakota State University	Football	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#68 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
69	South Dakota State University	Golf	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#69 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
70	South Dakota State University	Soccer	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#70 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
71	South Dakota State University	Softball	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#71 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
72	South Dakota State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#72 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
73	South Dakota State University	Volleyball	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#73 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
74	South Dakota State University	Wrestling	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#74 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Wrestling Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
75	South Dakota State University	Equestrian	0	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#75 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Equestrian Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
76	University of Sioux Falls	Football	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#76 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
77	University of Sioux Falls	Golf	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#77 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
78	University of Sioux Falls	Softball	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#78 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
79	University of Sioux Falls	Tennis	0	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#79 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
80	University of South Dakota	Basketball	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#80 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
81	University of South Dakota	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#81 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
82	University of South Dakota	Football	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#82 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
83	University of South Dakota	Golf	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#83 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
84	University of South Dakota	Soccer	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#84 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
85	University of South Dakota	Softball	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#85 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
86	University of South Dakota	Swimming and Diving (combined)	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#86 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
87	University of South Dakota	Tennis	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#87 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
88	University of South Dakota	Volleyball	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#88 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
89	University of South Dakota	Other Sports	0	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#89 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Other Sports Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
90	Northern State University	Baseball	-55.84	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#90 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Baseball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- 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
91	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	-248.35	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#91 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
92	Northern State University	Football	-561.05	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#92 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- 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
93	Black Hills State University	Football	-844.28	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#93 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Football Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- 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
94	Northern State University	Basketball	-897.13	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#94 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- 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
95	Black Hills State University	Golf	-1100.44	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#95 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- 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
96	Black Hills State University	Volleyball	-1154.78	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#96 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- 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
97	Northern State University	Swimming	-1443.25	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#97 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Swimming Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- 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
98	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Soccer	-4306.47	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#98 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Soccer Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
99	Dakota Wesleyan University	Basketball	-5083.5	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#99 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Basketball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- 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
100	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Golf	-5553	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#100 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Golf Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
101	Dakota Wesleyan University	Volleyball	-5898.08	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#101 2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota 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 Volleyball Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete -- 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

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2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota

Soccer

$11,121 2,076.2%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota

Golf

$7,363 1,314.3%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota

Softball

$7,343 1,773.2%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota

Football

$5,717 325.3%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota

Wrestling

$4,738 12.0%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$3,629 1,204.0%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota

Football

$2,778 0.0%

85.3%

1,180 – 1,350

$20,243

$62,863

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota

Basketball

$1,638 132.7%

95.3%

970 – 1,180

$16,474

$38,927

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota

Volleyball

$1,503 0.0%

85.3%

1,180 – 1,350

$20,243

$62,863

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota

Baseball

$1,400 6.4%

72.8%

970 – 1,250

$21,901

$49,432

2026 Most Profitable College Sports Programs per Student Athlete in South Dakota

Basketball

$1,225 0.0%

85.3%

1,180 – 1,350

$20,243

$62,863

$11,121
2,076.2%

$7,363
1,314.3%

$7,343
1,773.2%

$5,717
325.3%

$4,738
12.0%

$3,629
1,204.0%

$2,778
0.0%

$1,638
132.7%

$1,503
0.0%

$1,400
6.4%

$1,225
0.0%

$1,115
281.0%

$594
80.9%

$527
124.9%

$524
8.7%

$514
141.3%