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Rank	Institution	Sport	Top Sports by Revenue	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Football	1717619	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,717,619 2.0% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
2	Hardin-Simmons University	Football	1322472	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,322,472 22.8% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
3	Howard Payne University	Football	790593	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $790,593 8.6% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
4	East Texas Baptist University	Football	737232	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $737,232 18.3% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
5	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Basketball	648964	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $648,964 11.5% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
6	East Texas Baptist University	Basketball	618287	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $618,287 1.9% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
7	The University of Texas at Dallas	Soccer	608442	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $608,442 24.4% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
8	Austin College	Football	604036	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $604,036 0.4% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
9	The University of Texas at Dallas	Basketball	587000	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $587,000 7.2% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
10	Hardin-Simmons University	Soccer	514033	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $514,033 4.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
11	Hardin-Simmons University	Basketball	487031	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $487,031 19.4% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
12	LeTourneau University	Basketball	472542	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $472,542 11.2% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
13	Austin College	Basketball	450924	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $450,924 18.0% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
14	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Soccer	391622	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $391,622 8.2% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
15	East Texas Baptist University	Softball	385456	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $385,456 0.3% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
16	East Texas Baptist University	Baseball	378831	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $378,831 7.5% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
17	LeTourneau University	Soccer	358949	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $358,949 32.8% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
18	Howard Payne University	Basketball	346802	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $346,802 3.3% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
19	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Baseball	331146	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $331,146 5.3% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
20	East Texas Baptist University	Soccer	328584	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $328,584 19.6% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
21	Austin College	Water Polo	302045	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $302,045 4.9% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
22	Hardin-Simmons University	Baseball	296235	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $296,235 2.4% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
23	Hardin-Simmons University	Golf	294571	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $294,571 19.9% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
24	The University of Texas at Dallas	Baseball	274130	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $274,130 19.4% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
25	Austin College	Soccer	267781	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $267,781 5.6% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
26	Howard Payne University	Soccer	263929	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $263,929 0.3% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
27	LeTourneau University	Baseball	262743	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $262,743 2.3% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
28	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Golf	258609	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $258,609 10.4% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
29	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Softball	245524	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $245,524 7.5% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
30	The University of Texas at Dallas	Softball	237972	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $237,972 23.6% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
31	East Texas Baptist University	Volleyball	236599	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $236,599 6.2% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
32	East Texas Baptist University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	230926	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $230,926 19.2% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
33	The University of Texas at Dallas	Volleyball	230656	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $230,656 26.8% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
34	Hardin-Simmons University	Softball	224089	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $224,089 21.9% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
35	The University of Texas at Dallas	Golf	223036	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $223,036 44.9% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
36	Howard Payne University	Baseball	222784	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $222,784 10.7% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
37	Austin College	Baseball	220539	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $220,539 60.7% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
38	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Volleyball	218862	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $218,862 60.1% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
39	LeTourneau University	Tennis	216386	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $216,386 2.4% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
40	East Texas Baptist University	Golf	208797	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $208,797 4.3% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
41	LeTourneau University	Softball	204716	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $204,716 43.8% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
42	LeTourneau University	Volleyball	203486	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $203,486 37.1% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
43	Hardin-Simmons University	Volleyball	195010	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $195,010 13.4% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
44	East Texas Baptist University	Tennis	185715	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $185,715 8.1% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
45	Hardin-Simmons University	Tennis	181873	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $181,873 31.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
46	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Other Sports	175823	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $175,823 2.0% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
47	LeTourneau University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	173858	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $173,858 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
48	Austin College	Swimming	168242	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $168,242 Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
49	Howard Payne University	Softball	168142	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $168,142 14.6% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
50	Austin College	Softball	167034	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $167,034 27.6% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
51	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Tennis	160844	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $160,844 3.6% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
52	LeTourneau University	Golf	151334	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $151,334 25.0% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
53	Howard Payne University	Volleyball	151228	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $151,228 43.8% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
54	Howard Payne University	Golf	147695	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $147,695 6.4% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
55	The University of Texas at Dallas	Tennis	146976	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $146,976 11.3% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
56	Austin College	Volleyball	141738	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $141,738 9.9% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
57	LeTourneau University	Track and Field (Indoor)	133387	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $133,387 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
58	East Texas Baptist University	Gymnastics	118238	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Gymnastics Top Sports by Revenue $118,238 27.0% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
59	Howard Payne University	Tennis	111883	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $111,883 7.4% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
60	Austin College	Tennis	107156	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $107,156 8.5% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
61	The University of Texas at Dallas	Track and Field (Outdoor)	106042	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $106,042 111.7% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
62	The University of Texas at Dallas	Cross Country	102697	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $102,697 58.2% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
63	Austin College	Other Sports	93942	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $93,942 5.3% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
64	Hardin-Simmons University	Track and Field (Indoor)	92490	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $92,490 32.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
65	Hardin-Simmons University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	92490	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $92,490 32.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
66	LeTourneau University	Cross Country	89044	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $89,044 Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
67	Hardin-Simmons University	Cross Country	84038	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $84,038 27.0% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
68	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Beach Volleyball	83313	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $83,313 37.6% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
69	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	Cross Country	73115	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $73,115 10.3% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
70	East Texas Baptist University	Beach Volleyball	57443	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Sport Beach Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $57,443 17.7% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference

Football

$1,717,619 2.0%

95.8%

980 – 1,220

$27,651

$48,368

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference

Football

$1,322,472 22.8%

90.0%

1,010 – 1,210

$19,811

$44,392

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference

Football

$790,593 8.6%

67.4%

890 – 1,200

$25,750

$38,212

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference

Football

$737,232 18.3%

57.8%

930 – 1,120

$25,092

$41,759

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference

Basketball

$648,964 11.5%

95.8%

980 – 1,220

$27,651

$48,368

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference

Basketball

$618,287 1.9%

57.8%

930 – 1,120

$25,092

$41,759

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference

Soccer

$608,442 24.4%

65.1%

1,170 – 1,420

$14,916

$57,249

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference

Football

$604,036 0.4%

47.7%

1,110 – 1,320

$23,462

$45,242

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference

Basketball

$587,000 7.2%

65.1%

1,170 – 1,420

$14,916

$57,249

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference

Soccer

$514,033 4.6%

90.0%

1,010 – 1,210

$19,811

$44,392

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – American Southwest Conference

Basketball

$487,031 19.4%

90.0%

1,010 – 1,210

$19,811

$44,392

$1,717,619
2.0%

$1,322,472
22.8%

$790,593
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$737,232
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$648,964
11.5%

$618,287
1.9%

$608,442
24.4%

$604,036
0.4%

$587,000
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$514,033
4.6%

$487,031
19.4%

$472,542
11.2%

$450,924
18.0%

$391,622
8.2%

$385,456
0.3%

$378,831
7.5%

$358,949
32.8%

$346,802
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