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Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

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Top Sports by Revenue is a measure of the individual sports programs at each college or university that bring in the most revenue, regardless of expenses. This ranking can give you an overall look at which sports are most popular -- and generate the most revenue -- on each campus.

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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	Marquette University	Basketball	30476674	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $30,476,674 19.3% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
2	St. John's University-New York	Basketball	21336894	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $21,336,894 33.6% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
3	Xavier University	Basketball	20065141	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $20,065,141 0.0% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
4	Creighton University	Basketball	19473888	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $19,473,888 7.9% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
5	Providence College	Basketball	18025549	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $18,025,549 0.9% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
6	DePaul University	Basketball	15855374	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $15,855,374 6.0% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
7	Seton Hall University	Basketball	13096895	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $13,096,895 6.2% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
8	Providence College	Ice Hockey	7288931	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $7,288,931 3.9% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
9	Marquette University	Lacrosse	3996635	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $3,996,635 1.6% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
10	Providence College	Soccer	3745204	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $3,745,204 12.6% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
11	St. John's University-New York	Soccer	3130095	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $3,130,095 5.0% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
12	Seton Hall University	Soccer	2912391	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $2,912,391 2.9% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
13	Marquette University	Soccer	2815844	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $2,815,844 8.9% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
14	Providence College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	2800412	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $2,800,412 18.2% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
15	Xavier University	Soccer	2751493	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $2,751,493 46.8% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
16	DePaul University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	2595865	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $2,595,865 3.2% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
17	DePaul University	Soccer	2592452	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $2,592,452 3.0% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
18	Marquette University	Volleyball	2532509	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $2,532,509 8.2% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
19	Creighton University	Soccer	2355840	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $2,355,840 6.3% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
20	Providence College	Lacrosse	2101974	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $2,101,974 0.1% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
21	St. John's University-New York	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1990065	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,990,065 13.3% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
22	Seton Hall University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	1816721	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,816,721 13.3% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
23	St. John's University-New York	Lacrosse	1755157	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $1,755,157 8.5% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
24	Seton Hall University	Baseball	1753724	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $1,753,724 1.8% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
25	St. John's University-New York	Baseball	1727972	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $1,727,972 8.4% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
26	Xavier University	Baseball	1670125	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $1,670,125 356.5% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
27	DePaul University	Softball	1588418	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $1,588,418 19.7% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
28	Creighton University	Baseball	1520344	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $1,520,344 7.4% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
29	Creighton University	Volleyball	1516962	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,516,962 7.7% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
30	St. John's University-New York	Softball	1473598	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $1,473,598 14.0% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
31	St. John's University-New York	Volleyball	1444447	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,444,447 4.2% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
32	Providence College	Softball	1358469	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $1,358,469 1.3% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
33	Seton Hall University	Softball	1348528	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $1,348,528 9.9% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
34	DePaul University	Tennis	1323134	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $1,323,134 2.3% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
35	Providence College	Field Hockey	1310063	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Field Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $1,310,063 14.2% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
36	Marquette University	Tennis	1307175	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $1,307,175 7.6% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
37	Xavier University	Volleyball	1302054	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,302,054 6.4% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
38	Seton Hall University	Golf	1274041	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $1,274,041 11.3% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
39	Seton Hall University	Volleyball	1264677	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,264,677 7.6% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
40	Providence College	Volleyball	1233125	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,233,125 13.7% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
41	St. John's University-New York	Tennis	1220193	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $1,220,193 9.5% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
42	DePaul University	Volleyball	1176862	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,176,862 2.9% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
43	Xavier University	Golf	1164697	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $1,164,697 71.0% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
44	St. John's University-New York	Golf	1121328	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $1,121,328 17.1% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
45	Creighton University	Softball	1029439	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $1,029,439 11.8% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
46	Xavier University	Lacrosse	1011431	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $1,011,431 2.0% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
47	St. John's University-New York	Fencing	970210	83.43	1,160 – 1,340	28206	54189	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Located in Queens, St- John's University-New York accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending St- John's University-New York will receive institutional grant aid. At St-......Read more Sport Fencing Top Sports by Revenue $970,210 11.6% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,206 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,189
48	Xavier University	Swimming	893847	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $893,847 64.1% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
49	Creighton University	Golf	872561	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $872,561 81.4% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
50	Marquette University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	845711	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $845,711 23.0% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
51	Xavier University	Tennis	778043	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $778,043 1.1% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
52	Marquette University	Golf	769402	81.34	1,230 – 1,390	32031	65241	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Founded in 1881, by 1909 Marquette University was the first coeducational Catholic university in the world. During the last admissions cycle, the school accepted 15,200 out of 19,000 applications. 14% of these students decided to attend....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $769,402 4.7% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $32,031 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,241
53	Xavier University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	688917	86.69	1,110 – 1,330	31542	54758	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Located in Cincinnati, Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $688,917 245.1% Acceptance Rate 86.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $31,542 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,758
54	Seton Hall University	Cross Country	684377	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $684,377 9.7% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
55	Seton Hall University	Tennis	682813	73.26	1,230 – 1,400	31642	60291	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Based in South Orange, Seton Hall University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $682,813 1.8% Acceptance Rate 73.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $31,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,291
56	Providence College	Swimming	616646	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $616,646 11.0% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
57	Creighton University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	587130	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $587,130 26.0% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
58	DePaul University	Golf	554110	75.89	1,110 – 1,330	32129	54695	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 76% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,057 on average. The first year retention rate is 85%....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $554,110 3.8% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,129 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
59	Creighton University	Tennis	486821	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $486,821 7.7% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
60	Creighton University	Rowing	310248	79.75	1,250 – 1,410	33364	63090	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Creighton University Omaha, NE Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular area of study for undergraduates attending Creighton University. The school has an impressive 94% first year retention rate and 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Rowing Top Sports by Revenue $310,248 16.9% Acceptance Rate 79.8% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $33,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,090
61	Providence College	Tennis	160806	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Neuroscience. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $160,806 4.1% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

Basketball

$30,476,674 19.3%

81.3%

1,230 – 1,390

$32,031

$65,241

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

Basketball

$21,336,894 33.6%

83.4%

1,160 – 1,340

$28,206

$54,189

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

Basketball

$20,065,141 0.0%

86.7%

1,110 – 1,330

$31,542

$54,758

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

Basketball

$19,473,888 7.9%

79.8%

1,250 – 1,410

$33,364

$63,090

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

Basketball

$18,025,549 0.9%

50.9%

1,110 – 1,340

$46,645

$69,326

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

Basketball

$15,855,374 6.0%

75.9%

1,110 – 1,330

$32,129

$54,695

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

Basketball

$13,096,895 6.2%

73.3%

1,230 – 1,400

$31,642

$60,291

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

Ice Hockey

$7,288,931 3.9%

50.9%

1,110 – 1,340

$46,645

$69,326

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

Lacrosse

$3,996,635 1.6%

81.3%

1,230 – 1,390

$32,031

$65,241

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

Soccer

$3,745,204 12.6%

50.9%

1,110 – 1,340

$46,645

$69,326

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big East Conference

Soccer

$3,130,095 5.0%

83.4%

1,160 – 1,340

$28,206

$54,189

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