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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	19705	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 66% 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 $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
2	Saint Augustine's University	Football	2307140	33.8	760 – 920	19688	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 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $19,688 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	12989	40557	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of students attending Winston-Salem State University will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students decide to stay......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,925,126 48.6% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
4	Virginia State University	Basketball	1778239	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	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, 14% 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 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
5	Virginia State University	Football	1762897	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	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, 14% 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 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
6	Bluefield State University	Football	1618746	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,618,746 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
7	Virginia Union University	Football	1597382	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,597,382 19.7% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
8	Johnson C Smith University	Basketball	1530174	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#8 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 66% 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 $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
9	Livingstone College	Football	1490700	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,490,700 62.4% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
10	Bowie State University	Football	1424464	72.41	800 – 1,090	17287	43877	#10 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 fairly selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,424,464 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
11	Winston-Salem State University	Basketball	1411697	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of students attending Winston-Salem State University will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students decide to stay......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,411,697 19.8% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
12	Shaw University	Football	1355251	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% 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 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
13	Fayetteville State University	Football	1317413	82.15	860 – 1,030	7811	37831	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 82% 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. 75% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,317,413 5.9% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
14	Elizabeth City State University	Basketball	1307158	64.22	900 – 1,110	6483	33776	#14 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 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 64.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
15	Livingstone College	Basketball	1253852	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,253,852 28.7% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
16	Shaw University	Basketball	1205560	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% 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 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
17	Lincoln University	Basketball	1178474	65.72	820 – 960	14473	32865	#17 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, 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 $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
18	Bowie State University	Basketball	1138359	72.41	800 – 1,090	17287	43877	#18 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 fairly selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,138,359 9.6% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
19	Fayetteville State University	Basketball	1072375	82.15	860 – 1,030	7811	37831	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 82% 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. 75% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,072,375 7.4% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
20	Virginia Union University	Basketball	1070633	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,070,633 2.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
21	Lincoln University	Football	1006444	65.72	820 – 960	14473	32865	#21 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, 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 $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
22	Claflin University	Basketball	964042	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#22 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $964,042 2.5% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
23	Shaw University	Soccer	825055	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% 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 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
24	Saint Augustine's University	Basketball	806206	33.8	760 – 920	19688	26999	#24 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 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $19,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
25	Virginia State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	760290	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#25 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, 14% 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 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
26	Bluefield State University	Basketball	753817	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $753,817 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
27	Elizabeth City State University	Football	750787	64.22	900 – 1,110	6483	33776	#27 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 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 64.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
28	Virginia State University	Lacrosse	543708	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#28 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, 14% 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 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
29	Bluefield State University	Baseball	542795	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $542,795 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
30	Winston-Salem State University	Tennis	519201	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of students attending Winston-Salem State University will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students decide to stay......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $519,201 691.5% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
31	Saint Augustine's University	Track and Field (Indoor)	483878	33.8	760 – 920	19688	26999	#31 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 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $19,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
32	Lincoln University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	407142	65.72	820 – 960	14473	32865	#32 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, 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 $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
33	Saint Augustine's University	Cross Country	359202	33.8	760 – 920	19688	26999	#33 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 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $19,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
34	Saint Augustine's University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	338544	33.8	760 – 920	19688	26999	#34 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 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $19,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
35	Shaw University	Tennis	334510	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% 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 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
36	Fayetteville State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	312255	82.15	860 – 1,030	7811	37831	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 82% 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. 75% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $312,255 39.5% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
37	Fayetteville State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	312255	82.15	860 – 1,030	7811	37831	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 82% 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. 75% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $312,255 39.5% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
38	Shaw University	Cross Country	309876	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% 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 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
39	Shaw University	Volleyball	308306	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% 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 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
40	Livingstone College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	305881	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $305,881 220.4% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
41	Virginia State University	Volleyball	303472	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#41 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, 14% 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 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
42	Johnson C Smith University	Track and Field (Indoor)	291551	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#42 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 66% 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 $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
43	Johnson C Smith University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	291551	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#43 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 66% 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 $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
44	Bluefield State University	Wrestling	290744	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $290,744 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
45	Claflin University	Baseball	282414	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#45 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $282,414 14.7% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
46	Bluefield State University	Tennis	278620	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $278,620 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
47	Fayetteville State University	Volleyball	271766	82.15	860 – 1,030	7811	37831	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 82% 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. 75% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $271,766 52.2% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
48	Bluefield State University	Softball	267185	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $267,185 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
49	Lincoln University	Softball	266805	65.72	820 – 960	14473	32865	#49 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, 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 $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
50	Winston-Salem State University	Volleyball	254465	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of students attending Winston-Salem State University will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students decide to stay......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $254,465 4.0% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
51	Winston-Salem State University	Softball	250895	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of students attending Winston-Salem State University will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students decide to stay......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $250,895 10.6% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
52	Bluefield State University	Soccer	248448	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $248,448 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
53	Lincoln University	Baseball	245398	65.72	820 – 960	14473	32865	#53 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, 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 $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
54	Virginia State University	Soccer	240696	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#54 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, 14% 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 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
55	Bluefield State University	Volleyball	236413	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $236,413 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
56	Saint Augustine's University	Volleyball	227504	33.8	760 – 920	19688	26999	#56 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 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $19,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
57	Fayetteville State University	Cross Country	226074	82.15	860 – 1,030	7811	37831	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 82% 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. 75% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $226,074 5.0% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
58	Livingstone College	Volleyball	223600	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $223,600 80.5% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
59	Claflin University	Softball	213172	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#59 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $213,172 13.4% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
60	Elizabeth City State University	Volleyball	200262	64.22	900 – 1,110	6483	33776	#60 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 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 64.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
61	Claflin University	Track and Field (Indoor)	195700	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#61 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $195,700 9.9% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
62	Bowie State University	Softball	191632	72.41	800 – 1,090	17287	43877	#62 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 fairly selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $191,632 5.4% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
63	Bowie State University	Volleyball	185436	72.41	800 – 1,090	17287	43877	#63 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 fairly selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $185,436 15.5% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
64	Lincoln University	Soccer	179505	65.72	820 – 960	14473	32865	#64 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, 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 $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
65	Claflin University	Volleyball	178807	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#65 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $178,807 5.3% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
66	Virginia Union University	Softball	177098	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $177,098 5.4% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
67	Fayetteville State University	Softball	175962	82.15	860 – 1,030	7811	37831	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 82% 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. 75% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $175,962 11.9% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
68	Fayetteville State University	Golf	173877	82.15	860 – 1,030	7811	37831	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 82% 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. 75% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $173,877 34.2% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
69	Shaw University	Softball	171690	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% 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 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
70	Johnson C Smith University	Tennis	166436	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#70 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 66% 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 $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
71	Johnson C Smith University	Volleyball	159563	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#71 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 66% 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 $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
72	Virginia State University	Softball	155536	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#72 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, 14% 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 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
73	Bluefield State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	155422	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $155,422 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
74	Shaw University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	153627	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% 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 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
75	Johnson C Smith University	Softball	150046	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#75 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 66% 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 $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
76	Virginia Union University	Track and Field (Indoor)	146404	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $146,404 44.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
77	Virginia Union University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	146404	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $146,404 22.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
78	Bluefield State University	Golf	144243	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $144,243 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
79	Bowie State University	Bowling	136003	72.41	800 – 1,090	17287	43877	#79 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 fairly selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $136,003 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
80	Lincoln University	Volleyball	134748	65.72	820 – 960	14473	32865	#80 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, 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 $14,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,865
81	Bowie State University	Cross Country	132143	72.41	800 – 1,090	17287	43877	#81 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 fairly selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $132,143 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
82	Virginia Union University	Volleyball	129385	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $129,385 14.8% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
83	Claflin University	Cross Country	129065	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#83 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $129,065 13.6% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
84	Johnson C Smith University	Cross Country	120994	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#84 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 66% 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 $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
85	Bluefield State University	Gymnastics	119449	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Gymnastics Top Sports by Revenue $119,449 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
86	Bluefield State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	117216	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $117,216 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
87	Bowie State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	115516	72.41	800 – 1,090	17287	43877	#87 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 fairly selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $115,516 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
88	Bowie State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	115516	72.41	800 – 1,090	17287	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 fairly selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $115,516 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
89	Winston-Salem State University	Cross Country	113420	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of students attending Winston-Salem State University will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students decide to stay......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $113,420 8.1% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
90	Virginia State University	Golf	112072	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	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, 14% 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 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
91	Virginia Union University	Golf	111854	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $111,854 34.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
92	Bluefield State University	Cross Country	110190	97.23	890 – 1,090	15814	35030	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 84% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $110,190 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $15,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
93	Fayetteville State University	Bowling	108272	82.15	860 – 1,030	7811	37831	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC Found in Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University accepted 82% 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. 75% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $108,272 12.3% Acceptance Rate 82.2% SAT Score 860 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $7,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,831
94	Saint Augustine's University	Golf	107702	33.8	760 – 920	19688	26999	#94 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 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 920 Avg. Net Price $19,688 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,999
95	Johnson C Smith University	Bowling	107438	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#95 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 66% 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 $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
96	Virginia State University	Tennis	103609	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#96 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, 14% 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 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
97	Virginia Union University	Tennis	100729	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $100,729 118.9% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
98	Livingstone College	Tennis	97521	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $97,521 42.0% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
99	Virginia State University	Bowling	92809	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#99 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, 14% 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 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
100	Livingstone College	Track and Field (Indoor)	91318	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $91,318 4.4% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
101	Bowie State University	Tennis	87251	72.41	800 – 1,090	17287	43877	#101 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 fairly selective, and many undergraduates choose to study Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $87,251 Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 800 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $17,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,877
102	Claflin University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	79836	64.93	870 – 1,010	17272	29227	#102 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 8,130 applications during the last admissions cycle. 7% of accepted students chose to attend....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $79,836 19.8% Acceptance Rate 64.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,272 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,227
103	Virginia State University	Baseball	79591	88.63	840 – 1,070	17840	33630	#103 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, 14% 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 88.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $17,840 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,630
104	Winston-Salem State University	Golf	71678	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of students attending Winston-Salem State University will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students decide to stay......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $71,678 23.9% Acceptance Rate 78.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
105	Livingstone College	Bowling	71332	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $71,332 22.5% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
106	Winston-Salem State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	69710	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of students attending Winston-Salem State University will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students decide to stay......Read more 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 $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
107	Winston-Salem State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	66710	78.26	850 – 1,040	12989	40557	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Located in Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of students attending Winston-Salem State University will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students decide to stay......Read more 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 $12,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,557
108	Elizabeth City State University	Softball	61671	64.22	900 – 1,110	6483	33776	#108 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 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 64.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
109	Elizabeth City State University	Cross Country	61192	64.22	900 – 1,110	6483	33776	#109 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 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 64.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
110	Elizabeth City State University	Bowling	51395	64.22	900 – 1,110	6483	33776	#110 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 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 64.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
111	Shaw University	Bowling	50286	80.16	660 – 870	16445	26148	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Shaw University Raleigh, NC Located in Raleigh, Shaw University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% 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 80.2% SAT Score 660 – 870 Avg. Net Price $16,445 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,148
112	Virginia Union University	Bowling	44728	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $44,728 6.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,977
113	Johnson C Smith University	Golf	42111	45.21	790 – 980	19705	31478	#113 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 66% 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 $19,705 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,478
114	Elizabeth City State University	Tennis	36361	64.22	900 – 1,110	6483	33776	#114 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 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 64.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
115	Livingstone College	Golf	35012	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $35,012 75.4% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
116	Elizabeth City State University	Golf	31741	64.22	900 – 1,110	6483	33776	#116 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.” 89% of students receive grant aid – about $10,732 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 64.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $6,483 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,776
117	Livingstone College	Softball	21988	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $21,988 79.5% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
118	Livingstone College	Cross Country	19012	59.25	800 – 980	12826	24024	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Livingstone College Salisbury, NC Located in Salisbury, Livingstone College accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 77% of students at Livingstone College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Livingstone College, there is a 71%......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $19,012 80.1% Acceptance Rate 59.3% SAT Score 800 – 980 Avg. Net Price $12,826 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,024
119	Virginia Union University	Cross Country	2950	97.99	850 – 890	11483	27977	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Virginia Union University Richmond, VA A non selective HBCU, Virginia Union University received 2,800 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 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $2,950 88.6% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 850 – 890 Avg. Net Price $11,483 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

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$12,989

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

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

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

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

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$27,977

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

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$1,530,174 29.5%

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$19,705

$31,478

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

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$24,024

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

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

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