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

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Top Sports by Revenue	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Connecticut	Basketball	30770306	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $30,770,306 33.3% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
2	University of Connecticut	Football	17751690	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $17,751,690 6.2% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
3	University of Connecticut	Ice Hockey	4913670	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $4,913,670 2.8% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
4	University of Connecticut	Soccer	3378231	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $3,378,231 15.3% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
5	University of Connecticut	Baseball	2911900	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $2,911,900 3.4% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
6	University of Connecticut	Rowing	1827878	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Rowing Top Sports by Revenue $1,827,878 5.9% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
7	University of Connecticut	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1718771	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,718,771 40.6% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
8	University of Connecticut	Volleyball	1639570	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,639,570 35.9% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
9	Chicago State University	Basketball	1607866	40.52	790 – 980	9852	33805	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents Chicago State University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Chicago State University accepts 41% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 84% of students at Chicago State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,607,866 27.0% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $9,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,805
10	University of Connecticut	Softball	1421111	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $1,421,111 9.0% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
11	University of Connecticut	Lacrosse	1335266	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $1,335,266 21.7% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
12	University of Connecticut	Field Hockey	1275035	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Field Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $1,275,035 0.8% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
13	University of Connecticut	Swimming and Diving (combined)	1197828	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,197,828 4.4% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
14	University of Connecticut	Tennis	720037	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $720,037 7.9% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
15	Chicago State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	708241	40.52	790 – 980	9852	33805	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents Chicago State University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Chicago State University accepts 41% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 84% of students at Chicago State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $708,241 15.4% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $9,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,805
16	University of Connecticut	Track and Field (Indoor)	654655	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $654,655 Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
17	University of Connecticut	Track and Field (Outdoor)	654655	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $654,655 Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
18	Chicago State University	Soccer	602404	40.52	790 – 980	9852	33805	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents Chicago State University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Chicago State University accepts 41% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 84% of students at Chicago State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $602,404 47.3% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $9,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,805
19	University of Connecticut	Golf	576479	53.95	1,230 – 1,430	22324	63322	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents University of Connecticut Storrs, CT The University of Connecticut sits on a 4,400-acre campus and is just 90 minutes from Boston. Founded in 1881, it was originally known as the Storrs Agricultural School. It has a 91% first year retention rate. Many students major in Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Management Science. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $576,479 6.9% Acceptance Rate 54.0% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $22,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,322
20	Chicago State University	Golf	439261	40.52	790 – 980	9852	33805	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents Chicago State University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Chicago State University accepts 41% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 84% of students at Chicago State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $439,261 19.9% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $9,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,805
21	Chicago State University	Tennis	308596	40.52	790 – 980	9852	33805	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents Chicago State University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Chicago State University accepts 41% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 84% of students at Chicago State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $308,596 47.0% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $9,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,805
22	Chicago State University	Volleyball	284724	40.52	790 – 980	9852	33805	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents Chicago State University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Chicago State University accepts 41% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 84% of students at Chicago State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $284,724 64.1% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $9,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,805

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents

Basketball

$30,770,306 33.3%

54.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$22,324

$63,322

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents

Football

$17,751,690 6.2%

54.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$22,324

$63,322

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents

Ice Hockey

$4,913,670 2.8%

54.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$22,324

$63,322

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents

Soccer

$3,378,231 15.3%

54.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$22,324

$63,322

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents

Baseball

$2,911,900 3.4%

54.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$22,324

$63,322

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents

Rowing

$1,827,878 5.9%

54.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$22,324

$63,322

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$1,718,771 40.6%

54.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$22,324

$63,322

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents

Volleyball

$1,639,570 35.9%

54.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$22,324

$63,322

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents

Basketball

$1,607,866 27.0%

40.5%

790 – 980

$9,852

$33,805

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents

Softball

$1,421,111 9.0%

54.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$22,324

$63,322

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division I Independents

Lacrosse

$1,335,266 21.7%

54.0%

1,230 – 1,430

$22,324

$63,322

$30,770,306
33.3%

$17,751,690
6.2%

$4,913,670
2.8%

$3,378,231
15.3%

$2,911,900
3.4%

$1,827,878
5.9%

$1,718,771
40.6%

$1,639,570
35.9%

$1,607,866
27.0%

$1,421,111
9.0%

$1,335,266
21.7%

$1,275,035
0.8%

$1,197,828
4.4%

$720,037
7.9%

$708,241
15.4%

$602,404
47.3%