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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	Pacific Lutheran University	Football	1127968	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,127,968 37.2% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
2	Lyon College	Football	840730	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $840,730 8.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
3	Albertus Magnus College	Ice Hockey	748086	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $748,086 67.0% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
4	University of California-Santa Cruz	Basketball	653924	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $653,924 3.8% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
5	University of California-Santa Cruz	Soccer	618178	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $618,178 6.9% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
6	University of California-Santa Cruz	Volleyball	569756	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $569,756 7.2% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
7	Pacific Lutheran University	Soccer	563715	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $563,715 16.7% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
8	King's College	Football	559238	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $559,238 17.5% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
9	University of California-Santa Cruz	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	535472	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $535,472 2.7% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
10	Hilbert College	Basketball	508133	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $508,133 43.8% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
11	Pacific Lutheran University	Basketball	506093	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $506,093 15.0% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
12	Pacific Lutheran University	Baseball	423056	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $423,056 1.4% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
13	Pacific Lutheran University	Softball	412757	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $412,757 17.3% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
14	University of California-Santa Cruz	Tennis	392801	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $392,801 11.1% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
15	King's College	Ice Hockey	382259	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $382,259 13.6% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
16	Lyon College	Basketball	331811	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $331,811 28.0% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
17	Maine Maritime Academy	Basketball	331321	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $331,321 7.1% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
18	Hilbert College	Football	330409	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $330,409 16.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
19	King's College	Basketball	308880	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $308,880 9.4% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
20	Lyon College	Soccer	302072	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $302,072 22.7% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
21	Hilbert College	Soccer	301729	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $301,729 111.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
22	Pacific Lutheran University	Swimming	286466	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $286,466 116.7% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
23	Pacific Lutheran University	Volleyball	273955	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $273,955 8.6% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
24	Maine Maritime Academy	Soccer	257748	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $257,748 4.1% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
25	Albertus Magnus College	Basketball	254754	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $254,754 0.6% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
26	Hilbert College	Baseball	243216	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $243,216 27.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
27	University of California-Santa Cruz	Golf	241914	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $241,914 0.9% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
28	Maine Maritime Academy	Football	238614	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $238,614 Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
29	King's College	Soccer	233538	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $233,538 31.3% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
30	Albertus Magnus College	Soccer	231375	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $231,375 17.7% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
31	Pacific Lutheran University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	231027	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $231,027 103.3% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
32	Maine Maritime Academy	Lacrosse	226288	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $226,288 22.2% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
33	King's College	Lacrosse	225331	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $225,331 12.3% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
34	Lyon College	Baseball	216928	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $216,928 29.5% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
35	Maine Maritime Academy	Swimming and Diving (combined)	203613	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $203,613 Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
36	Pacific Lutheran University	Rowing	197952	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Rowing Top Sports by Revenue $197,952 16.1% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
37	University of California-Santa Cruz	Swimming and Diving (combined)	185798	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $185,798 43.6% Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
38	Albertus Magnus College	Lacrosse	185157	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $185,157 14.1% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
39	Hilbert College	Softball	183600	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $183,600 38.7% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
40	Albertus Magnus College	Baseball	179730	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $179,730 33.4% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
41	Hilbert College	Lacrosse	176429	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $176,429 83.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
42	University of California-Santa Cruz	Swimming	171561	65.57	1,180 – 1,390	16526	49716	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 66% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 57% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 88% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $171,561 Acceptance Rate 65.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $16,526 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
43	Pacific Lutheran University	Golf	171311	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $171,311 74.2% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
44	Maine Maritime Academy	Wrestling	171289	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $171,289 Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
45	Hilbert College	Volleyball	166064	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $166,064 8.6% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
46	King's College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	153923	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $153,923 10.8% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
47	Cairn University-Langhorne	Baseball	153021	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $153,021 11.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
48	Lyon College	Volleyball	152477	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $152,477 28.8% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
49	Lyon College	Wrestling	148993	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $148,993 2.9% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
50	Hilbert College	Ice Hockey	113831	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $113,831 17.8% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
51	Cairn University-Langhorne	Basketball	112977	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $112,977 2.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
52	Albertus Magnus College	Softball	112657	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $112,657 10.2% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
53	Maine Maritime Academy	Volleyball	107791	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $107,791 22.0% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
54	King's College	Volleyball	102607	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $102,607 30.4% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
55	King's College	Wrestling	97593	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $97,593 6.6% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
56	Pacific Lutheran University	Cross Country	92842	78	1,070 – 1,290	23841	52212	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $92,842 15.4% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,841 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
57	Lyon College	Softball	87056	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $87,056 54.4% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
58	Albertus Magnus College	Volleyball	86581	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $86,581 18.4% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
59	Cairn University-Langhorne	Soccer	85083	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $85,083 15.4% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
60	Lyon College	Golf	79433	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $79,433 25.8% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
61	King's College	Baseball	78573	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $78,573 36.5% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
62	Albertus Magnus College	Field Hockey	68051	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Field Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $68,051 54.7% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
63	Maine Maritime Academy	Cross Country	67961	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $67,961 12.3% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
64	King's College	Softball	66760	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $66,760 38.6% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
65	Albertus Magnus College	Swimming	64245	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $64,245 148.5% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
66	Lyon College	Cross Country	61436	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $61,436 22.3% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
67	Lyon College	Other Sports	56602	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $56,602 40.3% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
68	Cairn University-Langhorne	Volleyball	56243	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $56,243 5.9% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
69	King's College	Field Hockey	54059	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Field Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $54,059 46.1% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
70	King's College	Swimming	51988	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $51,988 39.5% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
71	King's College	Tennis	48877	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $48,877 26.9% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
72	Maine Maritime Academy	Golf	47556	56.06	1,100 – 1,260	21433	93944	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Located on a peninsula on the Bagaduce River and Penobscot Bay, the Maine Maritime Academy is a non-federal maritime training school. Students aren’t required to join the military after graduation. Many study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. A fairly selective school, 30% of those accepted enroll. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $47,556 86.3% Acceptance Rate 56.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $21,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $93,944
73	Albertus Magnus College	Golf	46159	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $46,159 45.5% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
74	Lyon College	Track and Field (Indoor)	40942	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $40,942 Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
75	Lyon College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	40942	65.54	1,080 – 1,240	22675	37629	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Lyon College Batesville, AR Found in Batesville, Lyon College accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Lyon College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Lyon College, there is a 50% first year retention rate and a 37% four year graduation rate....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $40,942 51.2% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,629
76	Cairn University-Langhorne	Lacrosse	40281	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $40,281 63.3% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
77	Cairn University-Langhorne	Softball	38788	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $38,788 31.7% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
78	Hilbert College	Golf	37518	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $37,518 38.9% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
79	Hilbert College	Cross Country	35326	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $35,326 40.7% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
80	Cairn University-Langhorne	Tennis	30470	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $30,470 18.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
81	Hilbert College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	29873	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $29,873 218.7% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369
82	King's College	Golf	26935	93.05	1,080 – 1,280	25608	51734	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents King's College Wilkes-Barre, PA King's College, founded in 1946, began as a college for men however today men make up 54% of the student population and 45% of enrolled students are women. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, and General are popular majors and 59% of students will......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $26,935 19.1% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,734
83	Albertus Magnus College	Tennis	26320	64.37	830 – 1,160	30179	47153	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Found in New Haven, Albertus Magnus College’s acceptance rate is 64%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 97% of students attending Albertus Magnus College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Albertus Magnus College, there is a 74% first year retention rate and......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $26,320 15.6% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $30,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,153
84	Cairn University-Langhorne	Cross Country	20870	88.17	1,000 – 1,160	27603	37077	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA Based in Langhorne, Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 62% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $20,870 9.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $27,603 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,077
85	Hilbert College	Bowling	17944	98	970 – 1,240	22224	45369	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Found in Hamburg, Hilbert College accepts 98% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 96% of students attending Hilbert College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 71% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $17,944 6.4% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $22,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,369

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Football

$1,127,968 37.2%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents

Football

$840,730 8.0%

65.5%

1,080 – 1,240

$22,675

$37,629

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents

Ice Hockey

$748,086 67.0%

64.4%

830 – 1,160

$30,179

$47,153

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents

Basketball

$653,924 3.8%

65.6%

1,180 – 1,390

$16,526

$49,716

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents

Soccer

$618,178 6.9%

65.6%

1,180 – 1,390

$16,526

$49,716

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents

Volleyball

$569,756 7.2%

65.6%

1,180 – 1,390

$16,526

$49,716

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents

Soccer

$563,715 16.7%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents

Football

$559,238 17.5%

93.1%

1,080 – 1,280

$25,608

$51,734

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$535,472 2.7%

65.6%

1,180 – 1,390

$16,526

$49,716

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents

Basketball

$508,133 43.8%

98.0%

970 – 1,240

$22,224

$45,369

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Division III Independents

Basketball

$506,093 15.0%

78.0%

1,070 – 1,290

$23,841

$52,212

$1,127,968
37.2%

$840,730
8.0%

$748,086
67.0%

$653,924
3.8%

$618,178
6.9%

$569,756
7.2%

$563,715
16.7%

$559,238
17.5%

$535,472
2.7%

$508,133
43.8%

$506,093
15.0%

$423,056
1.4%

$412,757
17.3%

$392,801
11.1%

$382,259
13.6%

$331,811
28.0%

$331,321
7.1%

$330,409
16.3%