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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	Grand Valley State University	Football	4448375	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $4,448,375 19.9% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
2	Grand Valley State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	2954461	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $2,954,461 36.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
3	Michigan Technological University	Ice Hockey	2884330	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $2,884,330 0.4% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
4	Ferris State University	Football	2693485	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,693,485 6.0% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
5	Grand Valley State University	Basketball	2600499	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $2,600,499 39.3% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
6	Wayne State University	Football	2554349	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,554,349 7.2% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
7	Northern Michigan University	Ice Hockey	2427056	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $2,427,056 6.6% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
8	Michigan Technological University	Football	2331783	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,331,783 2.9% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
9	Northern Michigan University	Football	2266645	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,266,645 5.2% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
10	Davenport University	Football	2233008	98.27	--	19799	47041	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,233,008 1.0% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
11	Saginaw Valley State University	Football	2156800	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,156,800 6.0% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
12	Northern Michigan University	Basketball	1663769	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,663,769 5.5% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
13	Lake Superior State University	Ice Hockey	1646273	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $1,646,273 8.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
14	Wayne State University	Basketball	1631019	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,631,019 1.5% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
15	Ferris State University	Ice Hockey	1630544	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $1,630,544 0.6% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
16	Davenport University	Other Sports	1597969	98.27	--	19799	47041	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $1,597,969 Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
17	Michigan Technological University	Basketball	1584616	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,584,616 0.9% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
18	Grand Valley State University	Soccer	1581876	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,581,876 30.8% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
19	Davenport University	Basketball	1437861	98.27	--	19799	47041	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,437,861 10.1% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
20	Ferris State University	Basketball	1427406	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,427,406 11.1% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
21	Saginaw Valley State University	Basketball	1333236	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,333,236 10.6% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
22	Northern Michigan University	Soccer	1330281	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,330,281 0.8% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
23	Lake Superior State University	Basketball	1319731	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,319,731 8.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
24	Davenport University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1318590	98.27	--	19799	47041	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,318,590 58.2% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
25	Northern Michigan University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	1303942	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,303,942 10.1% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
26	Saginaw Valley State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1254576	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,254,576 18.0% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
27	Wayne State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	1161318	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,161,318 10.6% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
28	Grand Valley State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	1159871	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,159,871 24.4% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
29	Ferris State University	Volleyball	1077774	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,077,774 27.2% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
30	Saginaw Valley State University	Soccer	1035971	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,035,971 23.4% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
31	Davenport University	Lacrosse	1010943	98.27	--	19799	47041	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $1,010,943 7.1% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
32	Grand Valley State University	Golf	1005435	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $1,005,435 30.6% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
33	Grand Valley State University	Volleyball	969094	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $969,094 44.2% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
34	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Basketball	934019	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $934,019 2.9% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
35	Grand Valley State University	Baseball	933429	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $933,429 33.8% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
36	Davenport University	Soccer	921081	98.27	--	19799	47041	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $921,081 28.1% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
37	Wayne State University	Tennis	914901	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $914,901 3.8% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
38	Davenport University	Baseball	888430	98.27	--	19799	47041	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $888,430 23.1% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
39	Purdue University Northwest	Basketball	882835	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $882,835 5.3% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
40	Grand Valley State University	Lacrosse	865930	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $865,930 15.6% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
41	Wayne State University	Baseball	775578	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $775,578 11.1% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
42	Davenport University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	755948	98.27	--	19799	47041	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $755,948 3.1% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
43	Michigan Technological University	Volleyball	737167	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $737,167 5.8% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
44	Grand Valley State University	Softball	719745	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $719,745 13.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
45	Northern Michigan University	Volleyball	712221	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $712,221 6.8% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
46	Wayne State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	711262	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $711,262 21.5% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
47	Northern Michigan University	Skiing	708905	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Skiing Top Sports by Revenue $708,905 7.6% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
48	Michigan Technological University	Soccer	700564	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $700,564 19.5% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
49	Northern Michigan University	Lacrosse	692922	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $692,922 9.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
50	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Soccer	676756	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $676,756 5.5% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
51	Saginaw Valley State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	670431	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $670,431 18.5% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
52	Michigan Technological University	Tennis	661124	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $661,124 7.1% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
53	Grand Valley State University	Tennis	659949	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $659,949 18.2% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
54	Wayne State University	Golf	646512	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $646,512 11.1% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
55	Davenport University	Softball	640559	98.27	--	19799	47041	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $640,559 45.8% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
56	Saginaw Valley State University	Baseball	604716	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $604,716 25.8% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
57	Wayne State University	Volleyball	590312	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $590,312 6.8% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
58	Davenport University	Golf	571228	98.27	--	19799	47041	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $571,228 53.7% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
59	Saginaw Valley State University	Softball	569399	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $569,399 15.9% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
60	Purdue University Northwest	Soccer	555812	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $555,812 5.5% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
61	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	554152	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $554,152 6.1% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
62	Lake Superior State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	551348	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $551,348 27.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
63	Northern Michigan University	Wrestling	544312	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $544,312 28.1% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
64	Wayne State University	Softball	537988	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $537,988 10.5% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
65	Northern Michigan University	Golf	535238	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $535,238 5.0% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
66	Ferris State University	Soccer	534105	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $534,105 16.0% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
67	Wayne State University	Fencing	521965	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Fencing Top Sports by Revenue $521,965 43.5% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
68	Ferris State University	Softball	505280	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $505,280 19.0% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
69	Michigan Technological University	Skiing	501177	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Skiing Top Sports by Revenue $501,177 4.6% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
70	Ferris State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	498760	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $498,760 10.8% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
71	Grand Valley State University	Wrestling	498690	83.02	1,110 – 1,370	17995	47840	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 83% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 76% of students continued their studies at......Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $498,690 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,995 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
72	Davenport University	Tennis	480912	98.27	--	19799	47041	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $480,912 12.1% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
73	Davenport University	Volleyball	476106	98.27	--	19799	47041	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $476,106 10.9% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
74	Saginaw Valley State University	Volleyball	468780	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $468,780 14.0% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
75	Ferris State University	Tennis	450861	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $450,861 13.8% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
76	Northern Michigan University	Track and Field (Indoor)	432070	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $432,070 41.3% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
77	Northern Michigan University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	409845	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $409,845 37.5% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
78	Saginaw Valley State University	Golf	404208	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $404,208 26.5% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
79	Ferris State University	Golf	402668	91.51	900 – 1,130	13154	47339	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Located in Big Rapids, Ferris State University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 88% of students at Ferris State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $402,668 35.7% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,154 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,339
80	Lake Superior State University	Volleyball	384490	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $384,490 7.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
81	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Baseball	379794	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $379,794 14.4% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
82	Davenport University	Wrestling	371261	98.27	--	19799	47041	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $371,261 37.7% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
83	Michigan Technological University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	366119	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $366,119 3.6% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
84	Michigan Technological University	Other Sports	364443	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $364,443 2.1% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
85	Northern Michigan University	Other Sports	358633	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $358,633 9.3% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
86	Purdue University Northwest	Volleyball	328685	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $328,685 14.5% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
87	Purdue University Northwest	Tennis	328109	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $328,109 14.2% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
88	Lake Superior State University	Tennis	326774	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $326,774 4.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
89	Northern Michigan University	Cross Country	318259	84.02	990 – 1,210	17937	37996	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI Based in Marquette, Northern Michigan University accepts 84% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 89% of students attending Northern Michigan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $318,259 18.4% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,937 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,996
90	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Volleyball	314667	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $314,667 3.2% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
91	Purdue University Northwest	Baseball	310476	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $310,476 5.0% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
92	Michigan Technological University	Cross Country	309909	83.53	1,150 – 1,370	17928	69672	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Michigan Technological University offers over 185 degree programs across five colleges: Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $309,909 13.5% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $17,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,672
93	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Softball	308828	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $308,828 4.1% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
94	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Wrestling	305694	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $305,694 10.3% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
95	Purdue University Northwest	Softball	303932	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $303,932 3.1% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
96	Wayne State University	Cross Country	282691	77.86	1,070 – 1,280	16021	45207	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 90% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $282,691 10.2% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
97	Lake Superior State University	Golf	247302	100	930 – 1,340	14345	42767	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Based in Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Lake Superior State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $247,302 32.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,345 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,767
98	University of Wisconsin-Parkside	Golf	242710	97.51	950 – 1,220	8778	42154	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI Located in Kenosha, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s acceptance rate is 98% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 18% of students will graduate in......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $242,710 63.5% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $8,778 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,154
99	Purdue University Northwest	Track and Field (Indoor)	236440	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $236,440 12.8% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
100	Saginaw Valley State University	Tennis	227564	72.07	930 – 1,170	15144	43530	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major at Saginaw Valley State University by far, but Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Public Health Education and Promotion are also commonly chosen programs....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $227,564 40.6% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $15,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,530
101	Purdue University Northwest	Golf	208808	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $208,808 12.2% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
102	Purdue University Northwest	Track and Field (Outdoor)	203322	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $203,322 37.9% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439
103	Purdue University Northwest	Cross Country	125208	72.46	930 – 1,150	9637	48439	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Based in Hammond, Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students at Purdue University Northwest will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $125,208 33.6% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $9,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,439

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$4,448,375 19.9%

83.0%

1,110 – 1,370

$17,995

$47,840

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$2,954,461 36.0%

83.0%

1,110 – 1,370

$17,995

$47,840

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Ice Hockey

$2,884,330 0.4%

83.5%

1,150 – 1,370

$17,928

$69,672

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$2,693,485 6.0%

91.5%

900 – 1,130

$13,154

$47,339

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$2,600,499 39.3%

83.0%

1,110 – 1,370

$17,995

$47,840

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$2,554,349 7.2%

77.9%

1,070 – 1,280

$16,021

$45,207

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Ice Hockey

$2,427,056 6.6%

84.0%

990 – 1,210

$17,937

$37,996

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$2,331,783 2.9%

83.5%

1,150 – 1,370

$17,928

$69,672

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$2,266,645 5.2%

84.0%

990 – 1,210

$17,937

$37,996

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$2,233,008 1.0%

98.3%

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$19,799

$47,041

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$2,156,800 6.0%

72.1%

930 – 1,170

$15,144

$43,530

$4,448,375
19.9%

$2,954,461
36.0%

$2,884,330
0.4%

$2,693,485
6.0%

$2,600,499
39.3%

$2,554,349
7.2%

$2,427,056
6.6%

$2,331,783
2.9%

$2,266,645
5.2%

$2,233,008
1.0%

$2,156,800
6.0%

$1,663,769
5.5%

$1,646,273
8.8%

$1,631,019
1.5%

$1,630,544
0.6%

$1,584,616
0.9%

$1,581,876
30.8%