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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	Maryville College	Football	609832	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $609,832 18.5% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
2	Maryville College	Basketball	491559	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $491,559 20.5% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
3	Covenant College	Basketball	399179	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $399,179 2.5% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
4	Maryville College	Soccer	385260	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $385,260 20.7% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
5	Berea College	Basketball	366895	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $366,895 4.7% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
6	Covenant College	Soccer	351689	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $351,689 4.1% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
7	Maryville College	Baseball	280901	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $280,901 15.7% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
8	Berea College	Soccer	263512	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $263,512 2.3% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
9	Maryville College	Softball	242111	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $242,111 32.1% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
10	Maryville College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	211592	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $211,592 20.7% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
11	Covenant College	Baseball	206985	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $206,985 0.8% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
12	Covenant College	Volleyball	205325	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $205,325 44.8% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
13	Maryville College	Volleyball	189300	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $189,300 12.6% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
14	Berea College	Baseball	155464	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $155,464 3.8% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
15	Covenant College	Softball	151318	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $151,318 1.2% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
16	Maryville College	Golf	136252	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $136,252 29.1% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
17	Berea College	Softball	123846	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $123,846 5.7% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
18	Berea College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	109944	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $109,944 10.4% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
19	Maryville College	Tennis	102212	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $102,212 42.0% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
20	Berea College	Volleyball	96611	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $96,611 22.6% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
21	Covenant College	Cross Country	90034	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $90,034 89.8% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
22	Covenant College	Tennis	89256	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $89,256 11.9% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
23	Maryville College	Cross Country	85914	60.92	1,040 – 1,300	20990	39305	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Maryville College Maryville, TN Located in Maryville, Maryville College accepts 61% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at Maryville College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $85,914 88.6% Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $20,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,305
24	Covenant College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	83600	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $83,600 40.2% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
25	Covenant College	Golf	66233	86.51	1,150 – 1,380	25471	39570	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College’s motto is “In All Things Christ Preeminent.” Courses are taught from a Reformed Christian perspective, and students can earn up to a Master's degree. It has a first year retention rate of 88% – 72% graduate in six years. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $66,233 3.0% Acceptance Rate 86.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $25,471 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,570
26	Berea College	Tennis	63225	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $63,225 3.0% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
27	Berea College	Cross Country	45327	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $45,327 38.4% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676
28	Berea College	Golf	32383	19.34	1,150 – 1,320	4379	35676	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South Berea College Berea, KY Berea College, founded in 1892, was the first integrated, co-educational college in the South. 100% of students who attend receive grant aid, $51,923 on average. The most popular degree programs are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $32,383 38.0% Acceptance Rate 19.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $4,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,676

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South

Football

$609,832 18.5%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South

Basketball

$491,559 20.5%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South

Basketball

$399,179 2.5%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South

Soccer

$385,260 20.7%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South

Basketball

$366,895 4.7%

19.3%

1,150 – 1,320

$4,379

$35,676

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South

Soccer

$351,689 4.1%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South

Baseball

$280,901 15.7%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South

Soccer

$263,512 2.3%

19.3%

1,150 – 1,320

$4,379

$35,676

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South

Softball

$242,111 32.1%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$211,592 20.7%

60.9%

1,040 – 1,300

$20,990

$39,305

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Collegiate Conference of the South

Baseball

$206,985 0.8%

86.5%

1,150 – 1,380

$25,471

$39,570

$609,832
18.5%

$491,559
20.5%

$399,179
2.5%

$385,260
20.7%

$366,895
4.7%

$351,689
4.1%

$280,901
15.7%

$263,512
2.3%

$242,111
32.1%

$211,592
20.7%

$206,985
0.8%

$205,325
44.8%

$189,300
12.6%

$155,464
3.8%

$151,318
1.2%

$136,252
29.1%

$123,846
5.7%

$109,944
10.4%