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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	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	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 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
2	Midland University	Other Sports	3434925	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	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 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
3	Midland University	Weight Lifting	2516237	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	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 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
4	Mount Marty University	Football	2448778	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	46984	#4 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 $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
5	Midland University	Soccer	2369979	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
6	Waldorf University	Football	2231747	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,231,747 60.0% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
7	Midland University	Baseball	2044507	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
8	Midland University	Basketball	1982095	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	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 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
9	Northwestern College	Football	1700119	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#9 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 39 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 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
10	Dordt University	Football	1690066	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
11	Mount Marty University	Basketball	1675692	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	46984	#11 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 $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
12	Briar Cliff University	Football	1569141	58.34	970 – 1,130	23263	48338	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 64% first year retention rate. 100% of students typically receive around $28,425 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 58.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
13	Midland University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1552334	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
14	Concordia University-Nebraska	Football	1540726	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,540,726 7.6% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
15	Concordia University-Nebraska	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1514124	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	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 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,514,124 3.7% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
16	Hastings College	Football	1442332	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
17	Midland University	Ice Hockey	1413836	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
18	Northwestern College	Basketball	1383857	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#18 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 39 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 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
19	Morningside University	Football	1376274	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	47687	#19 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 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
20	Doane University	Football	1287269	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#20 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
21	Dakota Wesleyan University	Soccer	1278848	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#21 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 920 out of 1,250 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 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
22	Mount Marty University	Baseball	1259380	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	46984	#22 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 $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
23	Mount Marty University	Soccer	1203803	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	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 Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,203,803 11.8% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
24	Concordia University-Nebraska	Other Sports	1202814	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $1,202,814 18.0% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
25	Mount Marty University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1195479	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	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 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 $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
26	Hastings College	Basketball	1182465	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
27	Waldorf University	Wrestling	1168702	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $1,168,702 20.9% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
28	Dakota Wesleyan University	Football	1158956	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#28 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 920 out of 1,250 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 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
29	Concordia University-Nebraska	Basketball	1131076	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,131,076 18.5% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
30	Doane University	Wrestling	1094596	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#30 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
31	Dordt University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	1089892	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
32	Midland University	Wrestling	1082394	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
33	Midland University	Softball	1071624	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
34	Hastings College	Soccer	1070592	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
35	Waldorf University	Basketball	1036645	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,036,645 17.2% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
36	Briar Cliff University	Soccer	1008182	58.34	970 – 1,130	23263	48338	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 64% first year retention rate. 100% of students typically receive around $28,425 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 58.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
37	Briar Cliff University	Basketball	960960	58.34	970 – 1,130	23263	48338	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 64% first year retention rate. 100% of students typically receive around $28,425 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 58.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
38	Dordt University	Basketball	917569	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
39	Dordt University	Soccer	908102	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
40	Doane University	Basketball	906409	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#40 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
41	Midland University	Volleyball	883467	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
42	Doane University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	882887	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#42 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
43	Doane University	Track and Field (Indoor)	880883	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#43 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
44	Hastings College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	879986	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
45	Waldorf University	Soccer	869021	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $869,021 17.8% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
46	Concordia University-Nebraska	Soccer	857068	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $857,068 15.6% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
47	Hastings College	Baseball	855889	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
48	Waldorf University	Ice Hockey	854011	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $854,011 47.6% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
49	Morningside University	Basketball	816827	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	47687	#49 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 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
50	Concordia University-Nebraska	Baseball	813328	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $813,328 4.7% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
51	Northwestern College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	811844	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#51 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 39 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 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
52	Doane University	Baseball	779777	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#52 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
53	Northwestern College	Soccer	779437	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#53 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 39 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $779,437 3.5% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
54	Briar Cliff University	Softball	771699	58.34	970 – 1,130	23263	48338	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 64% first year retention rate. 100% of students typically receive around $28,425 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 58.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
55	Midland University	Bowling	768938	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
56	Doane University	Soccer	765997	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#56 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
57	Waldorf University	Baseball	756628	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $756,628 8.2% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
58	Midland University	Lacrosse	754154	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
59	Mount Marty University	Softball	734876	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	46984	#59 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 $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
60	Mount Marty University	Volleyball	733380	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	46984	#60 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 $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
61	Briar Cliff University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	722650	58.34	970 – 1,130	23263	48338	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 64% first year retention rate. 100% of students typically receive around $28,425 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 58.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
62	Midland University	Swimming	716987	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	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 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
63	Morningside University	Soccer	715316	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	47687	#63 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 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
64	Dordt University	Volleyball	686222	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
65	Hastings College	Wrestling	666454	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
66	Midland University	Tennis	659281	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
67	Northwestern College	Volleyball	634763	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#67 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 39 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $634,763 11.8% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
68	Dordt University	Baseball	634723	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
69	Dakota Wesleyan University	Basketball	619442	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#69 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 920 out of 1,250 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 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
70	Morningside University	Volleyball	616416	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	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 Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $616,416 9.6% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
71	Northwestern College	Baseball	603708	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#71 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 39 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $603,708 4.4% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
72	Morningside University	Baseball	566618	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	47687	#72 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 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
73	Briar Cliff University	Baseball	564272	58.34	970 – 1,130	23263	48338	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 64% first year retention rate. 100% of students typically receive around $28,425 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 58.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
74	Briar Cliff University	Volleyball	543845	58.34	970 – 1,130	23263	48338	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 64% first year retention rate. 100% of students typically receive around $28,425 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 58.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
75	Concordia University-Nebraska	Volleyball	536116	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $536,116 2.0% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
76	Waldorf University	Softball	506725	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $506,725 16.2% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
77	Mount Marty University	Golf	495024	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	46984	#77 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 $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
78	Dakota Wesleyan University	Wrestling	479068	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#78 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 920 out of 1,250 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 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
79	Morningside University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	470402	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	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 Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $470,402 2.5% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
80	Morningside University	Softball	464683	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	47687	#80 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 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
81	Hastings College	Volleyball	460453	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
82	Dakota Wesleyan University	Baseball	459586	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#82 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 920 out of 1,250 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 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
83	Dakota Wesleyan University	Softball	459586	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#83 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 920 out of 1,250 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 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
84	Doane University	Softball	440419	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#84 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
85	Briar Cliff University	Wrestling	440380	58.34	970 – 1,130	23263	48338	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 64% first year retention rate. 100% of students typically receive around $28,425 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 58.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
86	Doane University	Golf	439648	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#86 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
87	Waldorf University	Other Sports	434077	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $434,077 12.3% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
88	Waldorf University	Bowling	433747	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $433,747 52.4% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
89	Dordt University	Softball	429391	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
90	Waldorf University	Volleyball	425435	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $425,435 12.5% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
91	Northwestern College	Softball	421347	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#91 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 39 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $421,347 6.7% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
92	Dordt University	Cross Country	420761	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
93	Dakota Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	419622	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#93 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 920 out of 1,250 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 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
94	Mount Marty University	Tennis	413893	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	46984	#94 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 $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
95	Northwestern College	Wrestling	408819	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#95 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 39 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $408,819 9.9% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
96	Doane University	Volleyball	386106	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#96 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
97	Concordia University-Nebraska	Wrestling	367770	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $367,770 4.3% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
98	Northwestern College	Other Sports	359930	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#98 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 39 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 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
99	Hastings College	Bowling	351849	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
100	Midland University	Golf	351416	66.12	940 – 1,150	26643	45145	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Midland University Fremont, NE Located in Fremont, Midland University’s acceptance rate is 66% 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 66.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,643 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,145
101	Hastings College	Softball	348462	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
102	Concordia University-Nebraska	Softball	346352	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $346,352 1.3% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
103	Hastings College	Golf	345646	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
104	Morningside University	Golf	342362	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	47687	#104 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 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
105	Concordia University-Nebraska	Golf	336102	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $336,102 14.1% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
106	Briar Cliff University	Other Sports	335069	58.34	970 – 1,130	23263	48338	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 64% first year retention rate. 100% of students typically receive around $28,425 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 58.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
107	Mount Marty University	Other Sports	323526	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	46984	#107 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 $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
108	Waldorf University	Golf	320052	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $320,052 65.3% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
109	Doane University	Cross Country	310310	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#109 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
110	Dordt University	Other Sports	303797	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
111	Morningside University	Tennis	302304	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	47687	#111 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 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
112	Briar Cliff University	Golf	292930	58.34	970 – 1,130	23263	48338	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University has a 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 64% first year retention rate. 100% of students typically receive around $28,425 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 58.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,338
113	Morningside University	Swimming	291752	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	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 Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $291,752 5.0% Acceptance Rate 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
114	Waldorf University	Cross Country	281384	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $281,384 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
115	Concordia University-Nebraska	Tennis	275930	85.72	1,020 – 1,240	24158	44527	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Found in Seward, Concordia University-Nebraska accepts 86% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $26,584 each. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $275,930 8.8% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $24,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,527
116	Northwestern College	Golf	273508	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#116 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 39 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $273,508 1.0% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
117	Dordt University	Golf	271617	68.47	1,080 – 1,340	28486	50551	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Dordt University Sioux Center, IA Found in Sioux Center, Dordt University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% 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 68.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,551
118	Hastings College	Rifle	266214	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
119	Mount Marty University	Archery	262233	42.57	970 – 1,210	22242	46984	#119 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 $22,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
120	Hastings College	Other Sports	260068	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
121	Dakota Wesleyan University	Golf	259766	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#121 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 920 out of 1,250 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 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
122	Dakota Wesleyan University	Volleyball	259766	73.38	970 – 1,200	22990	49432	#122 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 920 out of 1,250 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 73.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,990 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
123	Morningside University	Bowling	226334	71.04	710 – 1,110	24437	47687	#123 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 71.0% SAT Score 710 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $24,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,687
124	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Indoor)	196177	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#124 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $196,177 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
125	Waldorf University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	196177	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#125 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $196,177 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
126	Doane University	Tennis	184994	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#126 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 98% 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 $26,364 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,009
127	Northwestern College	Tennis	171532	80.36	1,040 – 1,280	26347	46731	#127 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 39 majors and programs to choose from. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $171,532 3.5% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,731
128	Hastings College	Tennis	162023	71.65	1,240 – 1,370	24406	45590	#128 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Hastings College Hastings, NE Located in Hastings, Hastings College accepts 72% 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 71.7% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,590
129	Waldorf University	Rifle	156662	76.98	930 – 1,090	19766	50515	#129 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Great Plains Athletic Conference Waldorf University Forest City, IA Based in Forest City, Waldorf University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 92% of students attending Waldorf University will receive grant aid from the school. At Waldorf University, there is a 44% first year retention......Read more Sport Rifle Top Sports by Revenue $156,662 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $19,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,515
130	Doane University	Rifle	141410	98.01	1,040 – 1,210	26364	46009	#130 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 98% 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 $26,364 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%

66.1%

940 – 1,150

$26,643

$45,145

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

Other Sports

$3,434,925 23.7%

66.1%

940 – 1,150

$26,643

$45,145

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

Weight Lifting

$2,516,237 56.3%

66.1%

940 – 1,150

$26,643

$45,145

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

Football

$2,448,778 0.9%

42.6%

970 – 1,210

$22,242

$46,984

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

Soccer

$2,369,979 96.3%

66.1%

940 – 1,150

$26,643

$45,145

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

Football

$2,231,747 60.0%

77.0%

930 – 1,090

$19,766

$50,515

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

Baseball

$2,044,507 42.5%

66.1%

940 – 1,150

$26,643

$45,145

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

Basketball

$1,982,095 19.3%

66.1%

940 – 1,150

$26,643

$45,145

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

Football

$1,700,119 1.8%

80.4%

1,040 – 1,280

$26,347

$46,731

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

Football

$1,690,066 8.0%

68.5%

1,080 – 1,340

$28,486

$50,551

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

Basketball

$1,675,692 18.0%

42.6%

970 – 1,210

$22,242

$46,984

$3,688,640
11.5%

$3,434,925
23.7%

$2,516,237
56.3%

$2,448,778
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$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%

$1,383,857
17.2%