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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	Midland University	Football	3688640	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $3,688,640 11.5% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
2	Midland University	Other Sports	3434925	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $3,434,925 23.7% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
3	Midland University	Weight Lifting	2516237	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Weight Lifting Top Sports by Revenue $2,516,237 56.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
4	University of Jamestown	Football	2508221	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,508,221 17.7% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
5	Mount Marty University	Football	2448778	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,448,778 0.9% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
6	Midland University	Soccer	2369979	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $2,369,979 96.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
7	Waldorf University	Football	2231747	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,231,747 60.0% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
8	Midland University	Baseball	2044507	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $2,044,507 42.5% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
9	Midland University	Basketball	1982095	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,982,095 19.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
10	Northwestern College	Football	1700119	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,700,119 1.8% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
11	Dordt University	Football	1690066	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,690,066 8.0% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
12	Mount Marty University	Basketball	1675692	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,675,692 18.0% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
13	Briar Cliff University	Football	1569141	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,569,141 24.3% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
14	Midland University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1552334	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,552,334 15.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
15	Concordia University-Nebraska	Football	1540726	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,540,726 7.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
16	Concordia University-Nebraska	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1514124	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,514,124 3.7% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
17	Hastings College	Football	1442332	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,442,332 8.1% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
18	Midland University	Ice Hockey	1413836	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $1,413,836 28.3% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
19	Northwestern College	Basketball	1383857	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,383,857 17.2% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
20	Morningside University	Football	1376274	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,376,274 6.0% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
21	Doane University	Football	1287269	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,287,269 30.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
22	Dakota Wesleyan University	Soccer	1278848	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,278,848 187.6% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
23	Mount Marty University	Baseball	1259380	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $1,259,380 3.0% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
24	University of Jamestown	Basketball	1230921	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,230,921 3.1% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
25	Mount Marty University	Soccer	1203803	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,203,803 11.8% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
26	Concordia University-Nebraska	Other Sports	1202814	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $1,202,814 18.0% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
27	Mount Marty University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1195479	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,195,479 25.5% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
28	Hastings College	Basketball	1182465	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,182,465 33.5% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
29	Waldorf University	Wrestling	1168702	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $1,168,702 20.9% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
30	Dakota Wesleyan University	Football	1158956	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,158,956 22.8% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
31	Concordia University-Nebraska	Basketball	1131076	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,131,076 18.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
32	University of Jamestown	Soccer	1098173	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,098,173 1.7% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
33	Doane University	Wrestling	1094596	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $1,094,596 8.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
34	Dordt University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	1089892	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $1,089,892 21.1% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
35	Midland University	Wrestling	1082394	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $1,082,394 52.1% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
36	Midland University	Softball	1071624	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $1,071,624 46.9% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
37	Hastings College	Soccer	1070592	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,070,592 25.8% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
38	University of Jamestown	Volleyball	1054309	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,054,309 18.8% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
39	Waldorf University	Basketball	1036645	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,036,645 17.2% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
40	Briar Cliff University	Soccer	1008182	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,008,182 20.8% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
41	University of Jamestown	Baseball	997522	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $997,522 7.8% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
42	University of Jamestown	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	994428	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $994,428 8.9% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
43	Briar Cliff University	Basketball	960960	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $960,960 1.1% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
44	Dordt University	Basketball	917569	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $917,569 5.3% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
45	Dordt University	Soccer	908102	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $908,102 1.3% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
46	Doane University	Basketball	906409	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $906,409 0.9% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
47	Midland University	Volleyball	883467	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $883,467 22.9% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
48	Doane University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	882887	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $882,887 17.5% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
49	Doane University	Track and Field (Indoor)	880883	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $880,883 21.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
50	Hastings College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	879986	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students 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 $879,986 2.1% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
51	Waldorf University	Soccer	869021	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $869,021 17.8% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
52	Concordia University-Nebraska	Soccer	857068	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $857,068 15.6% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
53	Hastings College	Baseball	855889	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $855,889 56.8% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
54	Waldorf University	Ice Hockey	854011	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $854,011 47.6% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
55	Morningside University	Basketball	816827	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $816,827 4.5% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
56	Concordia University-Nebraska	Baseball	813328	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $813,328 4.7% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
57	Northwestern College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	811844	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $811,844 2.3% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
58	University of Jamestown	Wrestling	786707	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $786,707 9.6% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
59	Doane University	Baseball	779777	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $779,777 14.5% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
60	Northwestern College	Soccer	779437	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $779,437 3.5% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
61	Briar Cliff University	Softball	771699	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $771,699 0.3% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
62	Midland University	Bowling	768938	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $768,938 19.7% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
63	Doane University	Soccer	765997	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $765,997 36.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
64	Waldorf University	Baseball	756628	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $756,628 8.2% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
65	Midland University	Lacrosse	754154	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $754,154 13.5% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
66	Mount Marty University	Softball	734876	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $734,876 12.4% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
67	Mount Marty University	Volleyball	733380	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $733,380 11.7% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
68	Briar Cliff University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	722650	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $722,650 7.9% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
69	Midland University	Swimming	716987	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $716,987 1.8% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
70	Morningside University	Soccer	715316	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $715,316 4.5% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
71	Dordt University	Volleyball	686222	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $686,222 14.4% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
72	Hastings College	Wrestling	666454	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $666,454 34.5% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
73	Midland University	Tennis	659281	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $659,281 8.2% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
74	Northwestern College	Volleyball	634763	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $634,763 11.8% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
75	Dordt University	Baseball	634723	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $634,723 26.6% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
76	Dakota Wesleyan University	Basketball	619442	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $619,442 31.3% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
77	Morningside University	Volleyball	616416	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $616,416 9.6% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
78	Northwestern College	Baseball	603708	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $603,708 4.4% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
79	Morningside University	Baseball	566618	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $566,618 3.5% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
80	Briar Cliff University	Baseball	564272	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $564,272 5.8% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
81	Briar Cliff University	Volleyball	543845	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $543,845 31.5% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
82	Concordia University-Nebraska	Volleyball	536116	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $536,116 2.0% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
83	Waldorf University	Softball	506725	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $506,725 16.2% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
84	Mount Marty University	Golf	495024	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $495,024 25.1% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
85	Dakota Wesleyan University	Wrestling	479068	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $479,068 41.5% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
86	Morningside University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	470402	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $470,402 2.5% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
87	University of Jamestown	Softball	466299	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $466,299 5.9% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
88	Morningside University	Softball	464683	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $464,683 3.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
89	Hastings College	Volleyball	460453	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $460,453 17.0% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
90	Dakota Wesleyan University	Baseball	459586	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $459,586 3.5% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
91	Dakota Wesleyan University	Softball	459586	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $459,586 95.4% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
92	Doane University	Softball	440419	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $440,419 12.2% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
93	Briar Cliff University	Wrestling	440380	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $440,380 18.9% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
94	Doane University	Golf	439648	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $439,648 70.1% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
95	Waldorf University	Other Sports	434077	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $434,077 12.3% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
96	Waldorf University	Bowling	433747	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $433,747 52.4% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
97	Dordt University	Softball	429391	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $429,391 14.2% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
98	Waldorf University	Volleyball	425435	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $425,435 12.5% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
99	Northwestern College	Softball	421347	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $421,347 6.7% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
100	Dordt University	Cross Country	420761	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $420,761 26.7% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
101	Dakota Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	419622	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $419,622 29.4% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
102	University of Jamestown	Golf	415455	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $415,455 10.8% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
103	Mount Marty University	Tennis	413893	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $413,893 29.9% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
104	Northwestern College	Wrestling	408819	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $408,819 9.9% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
105	Doane University	Volleyball	386106	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $386,106 41.3% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
106	Concordia University-Nebraska	Wrestling	367770	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $367,770 4.3% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
107	Northwestern College	Other Sports	359930	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $359,930 20.4% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
108	Hastings College	Bowling	351849	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $351,849 24.1% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
109	Midland University	Golf	351416	66.92	950 – 1,210	24143	45145	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $351,416 13.0% Acceptance Rate 66.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
110	Hastings College	Softball	348462	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $348,462 16.2% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
111	Concordia University-Nebraska	Softball	346352	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $346,352 1.3% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
112	Hastings College	Golf	345646	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $345,646 55.8% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
113	Morningside University	Golf	342362	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $342,362 18.0% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
114	Concordia University-Nebraska	Golf	336102	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $336,102 14.1% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
115	Briar Cliff University	Other Sports	335069	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $335,069 863.0% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
116	Mount Marty University	Other Sports	323526	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $323,526 26.7% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
117	Waldorf University	Golf	320052	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $320,052 65.3% Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
118	Doane University	Cross Country	310310	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $310,310 4.6% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
119	Dordt University	Other Sports	303797	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $303,797 3.2% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
120	Morningside University	Tennis	302304	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $302,304 17.2% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
121	Briar Cliff University	Golf	292930	59.83	970 – 1,180	23292	48338	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 78% first year retention rate. 98% of students typically receive around $26,325 to help offset the cost of college. Briar Cliff is a NAIA Division II school, and the average athletic scholarship for 410 Chargers is $11,290. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $292,930 5.8% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $23,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
122	Morningside University	Swimming	291752	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#122 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $291,752 5.0% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
123	Waldorf University	Cross Country	281384	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#123 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $281,384 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
124	Concordia University-Nebraska	Tennis	275930	90.04	1,070 – 1,250	24099	44527	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 90% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $25,326 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $275,930 8.8% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $24,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
125	Northwestern College	Golf	273508	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $273,508 1.0% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
126	Dordt University	Golf	271617	71.16	1,070 – 1,330	27925	50551	#126 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of students at Dordt University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $271,617 4.9% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $27,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
127	University of Jamestown	Swimming and Diving (combined)	271089	88.08	1,010 – 1,210	20897	51151	#127 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND Located in Jamestown, the University of Jamestown accepts 88% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $271,089 8.9% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,897 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,151
128	Hastings College	Rifle	266214	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rifle Top Sports by Revenue $266,214 18.9% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
129	Mount Marty University	Archery	262233	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Archery Top Sports by Revenue $262,233 30.4% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
130	Hastings College	Other Sports	260068	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#130 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $260,068 45.6% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
131	Dakota Wesleyan University	Golf	259766	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#131 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $259,766 32.9% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
132	Dakota Wesleyan University	Volleyball	259766	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#132 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $259,766 23.9% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
133	Morningside University	Bowling	226334	70.57	1,040 – 1,210	23482	47687	#133 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Morningside University Sioux City, IA Located in Sioux City, Morningside University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Morningside University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $226,334 2.4% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
134	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Indoor)	196177	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#134 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $196,177 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
135	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	196177	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#135 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $196,177 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
136	Doane University	Tennis	184994	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#136 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $184,994 10.0% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
137	Northwestern College	Tennis	171532	80.35	1,040 – 1,210	24737	46731	#137 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Northwestern College Orange City, IA Many students - 620 to be exact - participate in sports at Northwestern College. They’re known as the Red Raiders and compete in the NAIA Division II Great Plains Athletic Conference. In the classroom, NWC has 34 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $171,532 3.5% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $24,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
138	Hastings College	Tennis	162023	65.4	970 – 1,270	21821	45590	#138 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 65% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $162,023 38.8% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
139	Waldorf University	Rifle	156662	72.6	970 – 1,110	21510	50515	#139 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 90% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 46% first year retention......Read more Sport Rifle Top Sports by Revenue $156,662 Acceptance Rate 72.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,510 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
140	Doane University	Rifle	141410	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26112	46009	#140 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Doane University Crete, NE Located in Crete, Doane University accepts 98% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Rifle Top Sports by Revenue $141,410 12.9% Acceptance Rate 98.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $26,112 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Football

$3,688,640 11.5%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Other Sports

$3,434,925 23.7%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Weight Lifting

$2,516,237 56.3%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Football

$2,508,221 17.7%

88.1%

1,010 – 1,210

$20,897

$51,151

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Football

$2,448,778 0.9%

42.6%

970 – 1,210

$23,163

$46,984

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Soccer

$2,369,979 96.3%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Football

$2,231,747 60.0%

72.6%

970 – 1,110

$21,510

$50,515

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Baseball

$2,044,507 42.5%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Basketball

$1,982,095 19.3%

66.9%

950 – 1,210

$24,143

$45,145

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Football

$1,700,119 1.8%

80.4%

1,040 – 1,210

$24,737

$46,731

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference

Football

$1,690,066 8.0%

71.2%

1,070 – 1,330

$27,925

$50,551

$3,688,640
11.5%

$3,434,925
23.7%

$2,516,237
56.3%

$2,508,221
17.7%

$2,448,778
0.9%

$2,369,979
96.3%

$2,231,747
60.0%

$2,044,507
42.5%

$1,982,095
19.3%

$1,700,119
1.8%

$1,690,066
8.0%

$1,675,692
18.0%

$1,569,141
24.3%

$1,552,334
15.3%

$1,540,726
7.6%

$1,514,124
3.7%

$1,442,332
8.1%

$1,413,836
28.3%