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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	Johnson C Smith University	Football	2792948	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,792,948 156.6% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
2	Saint Augustine's University	Football	2307140	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,307,140 123.8% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
3	Winston-Salem State University	Football	1925126	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,925,126 48.6% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
4	Virginia State University	Basketball	1778239	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,778,239 11.5% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
5	Virginia State University	Football	1762897	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,762,897 1.4% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
6	Virginia Union University	Football	1597382	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,597,382 19.7% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
7	Johnson C Smith University	Basketball	1530174	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,530,174 29.5% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
8	Livingstone College	Football	1490700	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,490,700 62.4% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
9	Bowie State University	Football	1424464	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,424,464 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
10	Winston-Salem State University	Basketball	1411697	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,411,697 19.8% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
11	Shaw University	Football	1355251	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,355,251 16.1% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
12	Fayetteville State University	Football	1317413	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,317,413 5.9% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
13	Elizabeth City State University	Basketball	1307158	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,307,158 28.9% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
14	Livingstone College	Basketball	1253852	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,253,852 28.7% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
15	Shaw University	Basketball	1205560	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,205,560 0.5% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
16	Lincoln University	Basketball	1178474	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,178,474 8.1% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
17	Bowie State University	Basketball	1138359	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,138,359 9.6% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
18	Fayetteville State University	Basketball	1072375	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,072,375 7.4% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
19	Virginia Union University	Basketball	1070633	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,070,633 2.2% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
20	Lincoln University	Football	1006444	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,006,444 27.3% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
21	Claflin University	Basketball	964042	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $964,042 2.5% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
22	Shaw University	Soccer	825055	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $825,055 14.8% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
23	Saint Augustine's University	Basketball	806206	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $806,206 59.3% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
24	Virginia State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	760290	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $760,290 9.3% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
25	Elizabeth City State University	Football	750787	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $750,787 8.6% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
26	Virginia State University	Lacrosse	543708	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $543,708 Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
27	Winston-Salem State University	Tennis	519201	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $519,201 691.5% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
28	Saint Augustine's University	Track and Field (Indoor)	483878	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $483,878 70.5% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
29	Lincoln University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	407142	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $407,142 9.0% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
30	Saint Augustine's University	Cross Country	359202	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $359,202 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
31	Saint Augustine's University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	338544	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $338,544 41.9% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
32	Shaw University	Tennis	334510	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $334,510 5.9% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
33	Fayetteville State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	312255	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $312,255 39.5% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
34	Fayetteville State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	312255	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $312,255 39.5% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
35	Shaw University	Cross Country	309876	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $309,876 10.3% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
36	Shaw University	Volleyball	308306	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $308,306 29.1% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
37	Livingstone College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	305881	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $305,881 220.4% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
38	Virginia State University	Volleyball	303472	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $303,472 10.4% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
39	Johnson C Smith University	Track and Field (Indoor)	291551	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $291,551 37.3% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
40	Johnson C Smith University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	291551	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $291,551 37.3% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
41	Claflin University	Baseball	282414	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $282,414 14.7% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
42	Fayetteville State University	Volleyball	271766	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $271,766 52.2% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
43	Lincoln University	Softball	266805	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $266,805 23.5% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
44	Winston-Salem State University	Volleyball	254465	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $254,465 4.0% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
45	Winston-Salem State University	Softball	250895	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $250,895 10.6% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
46	Lincoln University	Baseball	245398	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $245,398 24.5% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
47	Virginia State University	Soccer	240696	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $240,696 Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
48	Saint Augustine's University	Volleyball	227504	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $227,504 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
49	Fayetteville State University	Cross Country	226074	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $226,074 5.0% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
50	Livingstone College	Volleyball	223600	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $223,600 80.5% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
51	Claflin University	Softball	213172	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $213,172 13.4% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
52	Elizabeth City State University	Volleyball	200262	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $200,262 66.5% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
53	Claflin University	Track and Field (Indoor)	195700	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $195,700 9.9% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
54	Bowie State University	Softball	191632	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $191,632 5.4% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
55	Bowie State University	Volleyball	185436	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $185,436 15.5% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
56	Lincoln University	Soccer	179505	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $179,505 11.5% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
57	Claflin University	Volleyball	178807	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $178,807 5.3% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
58	Virginia Union University	Softball	177098	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $177,098 5.4% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
59	Fayetteville State University	Softball	175962	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $175,962 11.9% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
60	Fayetteville State University	Golf	173877	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $173,877 34.2% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
61	Shaw University	Softball	171690	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $171,690 6.2% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
62	Johnson C Smith University	Tennis	166436	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $166,436 2.4% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
63	Johnson C Smith University	Volleyball	159563	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $159,563 28.8% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
64	Virginia State University	Softball	155536	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $155,536 7.0% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
65	Shaw University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	153627	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $153,627 14.0% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
66	Johnson C Smith University	Softball	150046	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $150,046 15.1% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
67	Virginia Union University	Track and Field (Indoor)	146404	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $146,404 44.0% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
68	Virginia Union University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	146404	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $146,404 22.2% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
69	Bowie State University	Bowling	136003	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $136,003 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
70	Lincoln University	Volleyball	134748	65.72	820 – 960	12910	32865	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA Many undergraduates at Lincoln University choose to major in Human Services, General. The school has a 73% first year retention rate and 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include Thurgood Marshall, Langston Hughes, and Cherelle Parker. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $134,748 12.1% Acceptance Rate 65.7% SAT Score 820 – 960 Avg. Net Price $12,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
71	Bowie State University	Cross Country	132143	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $132,143 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
72	Virginia Union University	Volleyball	129385	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $129,385 14.8% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
73	Claflin University	Cross Country	129065	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $129,065 13.6% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
74	Johnson C Smith University	Cross Country	120994	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $120,994 56.7% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
75	Bowie State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	115516	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $115,516 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
76	Bowie State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	115516	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $115,516 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
77	Winston-Salem State University	Cross Country	113420	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $113,420 8.1% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
78	Virginia State University	Golf	112072	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $112,072 1.4% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
79	Virginia Union University	Golf	111854	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $111,854 34.2% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
80	Fayetteville State University	Bowling	108272	79.89	810 – 1,020	7298	37831	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 63% of students at Fayetteville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. 78% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $108,272 12.3% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $7,298 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
81	Saint Augustine's University	Golf	107702	34.65	760 – 920	18373	26999	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Saint Augustine's University Raleigh, NC Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $107,702 38.6% Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
82	Johnson C Smith University	Bowling	107438	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $107,438 25.5% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
83	Virginia State University	Tennis	103609	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $103,609 22.2% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
84	Virginia Union University	Tennis	100729	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $100,729 118.9% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
85	Livingstone College	Tennis	97521	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $97,521 42.0% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
86	Virginia State University	Bowling	92809	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $92,809 1.0% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
87	Livingstone College	Track and Field (Indoor)	91318	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $91,318 4.4% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
88	Bowie State University	Tennis	87251	75	770 – 980	16117	43877	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bowie State University Bowie, MD Part of the University System of Maryland, Bowie State University is one of the oldest HBCUs in the United States. It’s somewhat selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $87,251 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 770 – 980 Avg. Net Price $16,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
89	Claflin University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	79836	72.55	850 – 1,040	21232	29227	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Claflin University Orangeburg, SC Claflin University was founded shortly after the American Civil War. Its motto is “The World Needs Visionaries.” A fairly selective school, it received 7,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. 9% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $79,836 19.8% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $21,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
90	Virginia State University	Baseball	79591	89.1	850 – 1,020	16184	33630	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia State University was the first public 4-year school for African-Americans in the United States, having been founded in 1882. During the last admissions cycle, 15% of accepted students decided to attend. Two popular undergraduate majors include Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $79,591 30.1% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $16,184 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
91	Winston-Salem State University	Golf	71678	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $71,678 23.9% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
92	Livingstone College	Bowling	71332	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $71,332 22.5% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
93	Winston-Salem State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	69710	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $69,710 75.8% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
94	Winston-Salem State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	66710	78.26	850 – 1,040	12948	40557	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $66,710 4.6% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
95	Elizabeth City State University	Softball	61671	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $61,671 23.3% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
96	Elizabeth City State University	Cross Country	61192	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $61,192 38.6% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
97	Elizabeth City State University	Bowling	51395	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $51,395 6.6% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
98	Shaw University	Bowling	50286	30.48	760 – 970	14111	26148	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 30% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 90% of students attending Shaw University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $50,286 51.5% Acceptance Rate 30.5% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,111 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
99	Virginia Union University	Bowling	44728	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $44,728 6.0% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
100	Johnson C Smith University	Golf	42111	45.21	790 – 980	19326	31478	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Johnson C Smith University Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, Johnson C Smith University accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $42,111 28.5% Acceptance Rate 45.2% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $19,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
101	Elizabeth City State University	Tennis	36361	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $36,361 27.9% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
102	Livingstone College	Golf	35012	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $35,012 75.4% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
103	Elizabeth City State University	Golf	31741	64.61	840 – 1,040	7363	33776	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Elizabeth City State University is part of the University of North Carolina system. The school motto is “To Live is to Learn.” 92% of students receive grant aid – about $10,554 on average – to help them better afford the cost of college. Many undergraduates major in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $31,741 27.8% Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
104	Livingstone College	Softball	21988	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $21,988 79.5% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
105	Livingstone College	Cross Country	19012	74.09	780 – 930	15162	24024	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 93% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 47%......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $19,012 80.1% Acceptance Rate 74.1% SAT Score 780 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,162 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
106	Virginia Union University	Cross Country	2950	97.8	800 – 1,000	18496	27977	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,700 last year. 14% of accepted students enrolled. It opened as the Richmond Theological Institute in 1886 towards the end of the American Civil War to help African-Americans enter the Baptist ministry. Virginia Union has a cozy 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $2,950 88.6% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $18,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

$2,792,948 156.6%

45.2%

790 – 980

$19,326

$31,478

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

$2,307,140 123.8%

34.7%

760 – 920

$18,373

$26,999

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

$1,925,126 48.6%

78.3%

850 – 1,040

$12,948

$40,557

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Basketball

$1,778,239 11.5%

89.1%

850 – 1,020

$16,184

$33,630

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

$1,762,897 1.4%

89.1%

850 – 1,020

$16,184

$33,630

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

$1,597,382 19.7%

97.8%

800 – 1,000

$18,496

$27,977

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Basketball

$1,530,174 29.5%

45.2%

790 – 980

$19,326

$31,478

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

$1,490,700 62.4%

74.1%

780 – 930

$15,162

$24,024

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

$1,424,464

75.0%

770 – 980

$16,117

$43,877

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Basketball

$1,411,697 19.8%

78.3%

850 – 1,040

$12,948

$40,557

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Football

$1,355,251 16.1%

30.5%

760 – 970

$14,111

$26,148

$2,792,948
156.6%

$2,307,140
123.8%

$1,925,126
48.6%

$1,778,239
11.5%

$1,762,897
1.4%

$1,597,382
19.7%

$1,530,174
29.5%

$1,490,700
62.4%

$1,411,697
19.8%

$1,355,251
16.1%

$1,317,413
5.9%

$1,307,158
28.9%

$1,253,852
28.7%

$1,205,560
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$1,178,474
8.1%

$1,138,359
9.6%

$1,072,375
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