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Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve 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	Texas Christian University	Football	75279255	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $75,279,255 2.4% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
2	University of Utah	Football	72804610	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $72,804,610 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
3	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Football	66900325	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $66,900,325 20.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
4	University of Colorado Boulder	Football	64658200	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $64,658,200 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
5	Texas Tech University	Football	62265520	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $62,265,520 5.7% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
6	Iowa State University	Football	56607092	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $56,607,092 6.3% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
7	West Virginia University	Football	44818776	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $44,818,776 138.1% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
8	Brigham Young University	Football	44481260	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $44,481,260 5.2% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
9	Baylor University	Football	41527854	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $41,527,854 13.2% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
10	Kansas State University	Football	40378631	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $40,378,631 22.2% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
11	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Football	40162578	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $40,162,578 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
12	University of Kansas	Football	39365810	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $39,365,810 15.1% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
13	University of Arizona	Football	37131453	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $37,131,453 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
14	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Football	30400338	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $30,400,338 21.0% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
15	University of Central Florida	Football	30249823	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $30,249,823 0.5% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
16	University of Houston	Football	26934492	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $26,934,492 29.5% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
17	Baylor University	Basketball	24419759	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $24,419,759 5.5% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
18	University of Kansas	Basketball	23837288	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $23,837,288 27.5% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
19	University of Arizona	Basketball	22002975	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $22,002,975 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
20	Brigham Young University	Basketball	19435074	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $19,435,074 10.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
21	Texas Christian University	Basketball	18613856	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $18,613,856 10.4% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
22	Iowa State University	Basketball	18215318	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $18,215,318 7.1% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
23	West Virginia University	Basketball	17384096	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $17,384,096 42.9% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
24	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Basketball	17046159	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $17,046,159 34.8% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
25	Texas Tech University	Basketball	16992574	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $16,992,574 1.3% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
26	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Basketball	16227818	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $16,227,818 1.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
27	University of Houston	Basketball	15503066	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $15,503,066 12.4% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
28	Kansas State University	Basketball	14229129	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $14,229,129 20.2% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
29	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Basketball	13537159	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $13,537,159 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
30	University of Utah	Basketball	12653221	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $12,653,221 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
31	University of Colorado Boulder	Basketball	12342904	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $12,342,904 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
32	University of Central Florida	Basketball	10620181	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $10,620,181 8.1% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
33	Baylor University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	6820687	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $6,820,687 4.7% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
34	Texas Christian University	Baseball	6058782	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $6,058,782 0.3% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
35	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Ice Hockey	5493579	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $5,493,579 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
36	Baylor University	Baseball	5108208	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $5,108,208 15.2% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
37	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	4920540	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $4,920,540 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
38	University of Kansas	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	4870264	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $4,870,264 44.4% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
39	University of Arizona	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	4780680	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $4,780,680 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
40	University of Arizona	Baseball	4681639	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $4,681,639 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
41	University of Arizona	Swimming and Diving (combined)	3962359	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $3,962,359 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
42	Texas Tech University	Baseball	3911192	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $3,911,192 30.5% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
43	West Virginia University	Soccer	3878873	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $3,878,873 38.6% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
44	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Baseball	3823461	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $3,823,461 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
45	Baylor University	Equestrian	3813801	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Equestrian Top Sports by Revenue $3,813,801 24.2% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
46	Baylor University	Tennis	3734873	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $3,734,873 8.2% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
47	Brigham Young University	Volleyball	3676403	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $3,676,403 46.1% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
48	West Virginia University	Baseball	3646370	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $3,646,370 2.4% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
49	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Swimming and Diving (combined)	3635473	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $3,635,473 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
50	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Baseball	3633755	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $3,633,755 12.1% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
51	Brigham Young University	Golf	3553588	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $3,553,588 362.1% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
52	University of Arizona	Softball	3297976	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $3,297,976 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
53	University of Central Florida	Soccer	3290624	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $3,290,624 0.9% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
54	Texas Christian University	Equestrian	3228089	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Equestrian Top Sports by Revenue $3,228,089 2.8% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
55	Baylor University	Gymnastics	3225486	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Gymnastics Top Sports by Revenue $3,225,486 9.8% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
56	Baylor University	Golf	3163957	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $3,163,957 10.6% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
57	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Tennis	3159617	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $3,159,617 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
58	Baylor University	Soccer	3121674	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $3,121,674 0.0% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
59	University of Central Florida	Baseball	3114071	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $3,114,071 20.8% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
60	University of Kansas	Baseball	3100446	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $3,100,446 370.7% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
61	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	3078573	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $3,078,573 9.4% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
62	Texas Christian University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	3077621	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $3,077,621 19.5% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
63	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Golf	3050382	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $3,050,382 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
64	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Baseball	2964537	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $2,964,537 47.3% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
65	Baylor University	Volleyball	2950277	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $2,950,277 2.5% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
66	University of Houston	Baseball	2878079	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $2,878,079 0.9% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
67	Baylor University	Softball	2852875	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $2,852,875 2.5% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
68	Brigham Young University	Soccer	2798646	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $2,798,646 15.6% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
69	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Volleyball	2711065	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $2,711,065 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
70	Texas Christian University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	2697804	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $2,697,804 21.4% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
71	University of Houston	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	2680836	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $2,680,836 9.8% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
72	Kansas State University	Baseball	2567465	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $2,567,465 841.9% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
73	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Softball	2539668	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $2,539,668 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
74	University of Arizona	Soccer	2418464	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $2,418,464 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
75	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Wrestling	2400052	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $2,400,052 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
76	Texas Christian University	Tennis	2389539	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $2,389,539 13.6% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
77	Texas Christian University	Volleyball	2229344	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $2,229,344 15.7% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
78	University of Arizona	Golf	2175072	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $2,175,072 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
79	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Swimming and Diving (combined)	2088437	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $2,088,437 37.3% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
80	University of Arizona	Tennis	2088432	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $2,088,432 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
81	University of Kansas	Soccer	2077358	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $2,077,358 355.8% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
82	West Virginia University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	2048339	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $2,048,339 67.6% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
83	University of Central Florida	Softball	2045066	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $2,045,066 4.3% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
84	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Soccer	2013589	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $2,013,589 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
85	Kansas State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	2004162	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $2,004,162 1,091.3% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
86	University of Central Florida	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1979240	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,979,240 1.1% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
87	University of Kansas	Softball	1978399	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $1,978,399 441.2% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
88	Texas Christian University	Soccer	1973453	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,973,453 20.2% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
89	University of Central Florida	Tennis	1944712	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $1,944,712 16.3% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
90	University of Colorado Boulder	Soccer	1899355	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,899,355 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
91	University of Kansas	Volleyball	1890326	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,890,326 314.6% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
92	University of Central Florida	Rowing	1851017	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rowing Top Sports by Revenue $1,851,017 13.7% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
93	Texas Christian University	Golf	1800277	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $1,800,277 9.1% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
94	University of Kansas	Rowing	1793825	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Rowing Top Sports by Revenue $1,793,825 71.8% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
95	West Virginia University	Volleyball	1791826	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,791,826 44.9% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
96	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Lacrosse	1765790	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $1,765,790 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
97	University of Houston	Volleyball	1746921	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,746,921 17.7% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
98	West Virginia University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1743877	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,743,877 46.3% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
99	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Volleyball	1727960	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,727,960 5.9% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
100	University of Kansas	Golf	1700987	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $1,700,987 407.2% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
101	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Gymnastics	1674059	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Gymnastics Top Sports by Revenue $1,674,059 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
102	University of Central Florida	Volleyball	1666989	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,666,989 13.3% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
103	University of Houston	Golf	1620374	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $1,620,374 12.4% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
104	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Golf	1613844	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $1,613,844 5.7% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
105	University of Arizona	Volleyball	1612344	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,612,344 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
106	University of Arizona	Gymnastics	1593330	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Gymnastics Top Sports by Revenue $1,593,330 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
107	University of Central Florida	Golf	1591204	44.71	1,210 – 1,350	13110	47137	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Found in Orlando, the University of Central Florida accepts 45% of applicants and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 39% of students attending the University of Central Florida will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $1,591,204 9.1% Acceptance Rate 44.7% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,137
108	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Soccer	1559149	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,559,149 14.4% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
109	West Virginia University	Rowing	1554749	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rowing Top Sports by Revenue $1,554,749 50.6% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
110	University of Colorado Boulder	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1497084	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,497,084 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
111	Kansas State University	Golf	1493860	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $1,493,860 4,995.0% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
112	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Wrestling	1470994	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $1,470,994 48.6% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
113	Brigham Young University	Tennis	1440888	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $1,440,888 44.5% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
114	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Lacrosse	1427781	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $1,427,781 28.2% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
115	University of Utah	Lacrosse	1411040	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $1,411,040 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
116	University of Kansas	Swimming and Diving (combined)	1328981	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,328,981 186.7% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
117	West Virginia University	Gymnastics	1321983	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Gymnastics Top Sports by Revenue $1,321,983 60.4% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
118	West Virginia University	Golf	1310515	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $1,310,515 64.5% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
119	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Softball	1300420	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $1,300,420 5.8% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
120	University of Arizona	Beach Volleyball	1276560	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Beach Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,276,560 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
121	University of Houston	Softball	1276292	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $1,276,292 10.3% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
122	University of Utah	Gymnastics	1274657	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Gymnastics Top Sports by Revenue $1,274,657 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
123	University of Houston	Soccer	1259520	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,259,520 11.3% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
124	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Other Sports	1253894	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $1,253,894 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
125	Kansas State University	Volleyball	1245426	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,245,426 1,504.9% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
126	Brigham Young University	Baseball	1240120	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $1,240,120 36.5% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
127	West Virginia University	Wrestling	1236659	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $1,236,659 62.3% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
128	Brigham Young University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1202119	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,202,119 24.4% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
129	Kansas State University	Rowing	1188401	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rowing Top Sports by Revenue $1,188,401 1,374.1% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
130	University of Kansas	Tennis	1187578	93.48	1,050 – 1,310	18322	51217	#130 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Located in Lawrence, the University of Kansas accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 85% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Kansas, there is a 86% first year retention rate and 50% of......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $1,187,578 648.8% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $18,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,217
131	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Water Polo	1181188	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#131 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $1,181,188 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
132	University of Houston	Swimming and Diving (combined)	1162083	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#132 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,162,083 1.5% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
133	Texas Tech University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1155708	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#133 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,155,708 61.1% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
134	University of Utah	Swimming and Diving (combined)	1126395	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#134 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,126,395 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
135	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	Beach Volleyball	1027040	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#135 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Sport Beach Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,027,040 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
136	Texas Christian University	Beach Volleyball	1017838	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#136 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Beach Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,017,838 16.7% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
137	University of Colorado Boulder	Skiing	976946	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#137 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Skiing Top Sports by Revenue $976,946 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
138	Kansas State University	Soccer	947237	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#138 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $947,237 1,087.7% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
139	West Virginia University	Tennis	891741	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#139 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $891,741 71.4% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
140	University of Arizona	Other Sports	876083	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#140 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $876,083 Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
141	Iowa State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	841647	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#141 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $841,647 10.0% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
142	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Tennis	837288	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#142 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $837,288 56.4% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
143	University of Utah	Baseball	828811	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#143 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $828,811 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
144	Texas Tech University	Soccer	822489	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#144 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $822,489 1.1% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
145	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Tennis	803977	85.29	1,180 – 1,350	21511	48310	#145 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $803,977 7.3% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $21,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
146	University of Colorado Boulder	Volleyball	781246	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#146 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $781,246 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
147	University of Utah	Volleyball	759131	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#147 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $759,131 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
148	University of Utah	Soccer	755614	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#148 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $755,614 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
149	University of Colorado Boulder	Lacrosse	677681	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#149 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $677,681 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
150	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Equestrian	669732	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#150 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Equestrian Top Sports by Revenue $669,732 29.7% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
151	University of Colorado Boulder	Golf	651185	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#151 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $651,185 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
152	University of Houston	Tennis	645070	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#152 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Houston Houston, TX Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $645,070 6.0% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
153	West Virginia University	Rifle	622455	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#153 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Rifle Top Sports by Revenue $622,455 80.5% Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
154	University of Utah	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	620442	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#154 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $620,442 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
155	Brigham Young University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	618315	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#155 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $618,315 77.2% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
156	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	615888	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#156 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $615,888 16.6% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
157	Iowa State University	Wrestling	589702	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#157 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $589,702 78.4% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
158	Kansas State University	Tennis	588411	81.99	1,050 – 1,280	18745	49330	#158 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Located in Manhattan, Kansas State University accepted 82% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. About 88% of students attending Kansas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $588,411 3,422.6% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,330
159	University of Utah	Softball	586597	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#159 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $586,597 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
160	Texas Christian University	Other Sports	579189	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#160 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $579,189 Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
161	University of Colorado Boulder	Tennis	512675	81.15	1,190 – 1,400	22640	54939	#161 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO The Boulder campus is the flagship school of the University of Colorado system. It was actually founded a few months before Colorado became a state in 1876. Athletes, called the Buffaloes, are part of the Big Twelve Conference....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $512,675 Acceptance Rate 81.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,939
162	Texas Christian University	Rifle	506590	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#162 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. Sport Rifle Top Sports by Revenue $506,590 24.3% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
163	University of Utah	Skiing	488867	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#163 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Skiing Top Sports by Revenue $488,867 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
164	Texas Tech University	Softball	476539	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#164 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $476,539 65.5% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
165	Brigham Young University	Softball	420415	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#165 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $420,415 42.7% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
166	Brigham Young University	Gymnastics	417190	67.78	1,310 – 1,440	14643	58450	#166 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Brigham Young University Provo, UT Management Science is the most commonly chosen undergraduate major at Brigham Young University. BYU has four satellite campuses in Jerusalem, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., and London. 567 Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS, with most teams taking part in the Big Twelve Conference. Sport Gymnastics Top Sports by Revenue $417,190 30.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,310 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $14,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,450
167	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Golf	410034	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#167 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $410,034 77.6% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
168	Texas Tech University	Golf	384460	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#168 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $384,460 35.0% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
169	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	Soccer	375295	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#169 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $375,295 29.4% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
170	Texas Tech University	Volleyball	363606	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#170 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $363,606 12.8% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
171	University of Utah	Tennis	331135	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#171 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $331,135 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
172	Texas Tech University	Tennis	300436	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#172 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $300,436 6.6% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
173	Iowa State University	Volleyball	284812	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#173 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $284,812 76.2% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
174	Iowa State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	284498	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#174 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $284,498 31.5% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
175	University of Utah	Golf	255208	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#175 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $255,208 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
176	Iowa State University	Softball	231183	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#176 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $231,183 35.3% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
177	Iowa State University	Gymnastics	223077	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#177 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Gymnastics Top Sports by Revenue $223,077 302.7% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
178	Iowa State University	Soccer	218727	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#178 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $218,727 31.8% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
179	University of Utah	Beach Volleyball	192084	85.98	1,130 – 1,350	13341	55239	#179 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT The University of Utah’s campus is nestled between mountains and the Great Salt Lake. 28,000 are undergraduate students. The oldest higher education institution in the state, U of U was founded in 1850 and originally called University of Deseret. Class sizes are larger, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Sport Beach Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $192,084 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $13,341 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,239
180	Iowa State University	Golf	46688	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#180 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $46,688 18.4% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873
181	Iowa State University	Tennis	32053	88.66	1,090 – 1,330	17354	53873	#181 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Big Twelve Conference Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University's full name is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The school has an 18 to 1 student to faculty ratio, 87% first year retention rate, and 51% 4-year graduation rate....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $32,053 72.0% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $17,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,873