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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	Dillard University	Basketball	867158	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $867,158 6.6% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
2	Fisk University	Basketball	730847	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $730,847 16.0% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
3	Philander Smith University	Basketball	720744	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $720,744 46.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
4	Talladega College	Soccer	666375	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $666,375 169.6% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
5	Talladega College	Basketball	645829	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $645,829 43.1% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
6	Talladega College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	573068	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $573,068 Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
7	Dillard University	Baseball	567164	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $567,164 13.0% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
8	Tougaloo College	Basketball	565657	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $565,657 0.3% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
9	Wiley University	Basketball	549687	97.35	--	10290	28078	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $549,687 0.7% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
10	Talladega College	Volleyball	520874	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $520,874 263.7% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
11	Southern University at New Orleans	Basketball	513614	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 40% of students at Southern University at New Orleans will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $513,614 6.7% Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 800 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,148
12	Dillard University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	467775	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $467,775 0.7% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
13	Fisk University	Gymnastics	465718	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Gymnastics Top Sports by Revenue $465,718 14.0% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
14	Talladega College	Track and Field (Indoor)	463359	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $463,359 Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
15	Dillard University	Volleyball	461267	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $461,267 34.5% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
16	Talladega College	Baseball	412011	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $412,011 88.9% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
17	Talladega College	Golf	396718	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $396,718 362.4% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
18	Talladega College	Gymnastics	366206	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Gymnastics Top Sports by Revenue $366,206 Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
19	Talladega College	Softball	365093	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $365,093 208.2% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
20	Fisk University	Volleyball	351868	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $351,868 87.4% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
21	Wiley University	Soccer	319741	97.35	--	10290	28078	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $319,741 Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
22	Dillard University	Tennis	266693	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $266,693 7.9% Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
23	Dillard University	Softball	259100	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Dillard University New Orleans, LA A highly selective school, Dillard University has an 8% yield. While Dillard opened in 1930, it has roots dating back to 1868. The school motto is “Ex Fide, Fortis,” which means “Strong Through Faith.” It’s affiliated with both the United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $259,100 Acceptance Rate 40.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,507
24	Philander Smith University	Volleyball	229855	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $229,855 1.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
25	Southern University at New Orleans	Baseball	228702	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 40% of students at Southern University at New Orleans will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $228,702 Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 800 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,148
26	Oakwood University	Basketball	225074	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $225,074 14.2% Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
27	Talladega College	Cross Country	208815	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Talladega College Talladega, AL Based in Talladega, Talladega College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 63% of students attending Talladega College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $208,815 Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $22,613
28	Wiley University	Baseball	206780	97.35	--	10290	28078	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $206,780 26.3% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
29	Wiley University	Volleyball	204500	97.35	--	10290	28078	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $204,500 9.8% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
30	Philander Smith University	Baseball	200648	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $200,648 67.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
31	Wiley University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	195152	97.35	--	10290	28078	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $195,152 19.6% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
32	Wiley University	Cross Country	187951	97.35	--	10290	28078	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $187,951 39.6% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
33	Southern University at New Orleans	Volleyball	177436	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA Based in New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans’s acceptance rate is 60%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 40% of students at Southern University at New Orleans will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $177,436 Acceptance Rate 60.2% SAT Score 800 – 970 Avg. Net Price $14,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,148
34	Oakwood University	Soccer	167714	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $167,714 Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
35	Tougaloo College	Soccer	159657	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $159,657 1.2% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
36	Tougaloo College	Baseball	145914	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $145,914 1.5% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
37	Fisk University	Soccer	136140	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $136,140 136.5% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
38	Oakwood University	Baseball	117161	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $117,161 11.0% Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
39	Tougaloo College	Volleyball	110673	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $110,673 1.9% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
40	Philander Smith University	Cross Country	100414	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $100,414 12.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
41	Oakwood University	Softball	94512	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $94,512 30.9% Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
42	Philander Smith University	Track and Field (Indoor)	89886	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $89,886 17.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
43	Philander Smith University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	89886	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR Based in Little Rock, Philander Smith University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 60% of students attending Philander Smith University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $89,886 17.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,986 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,254
44	Fisk University	Golf	80531	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $80,531 16.2% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
45	Tougaloo College	Cross Country	80089	7.17	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $80,089 0.3% Acceptance Rate 7.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
46	Oakwood University	Volleyball	75171	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Sitting on 1,185 acres in Huntsville, Oakwood University is a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution. The school, whose motto is "God First," has an 89% first year retention rate. andGeneral Studies are the most popular majors. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $75,171 4.0% Acceptance Rate 50.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,969
47	Fisk University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	69776	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $69,776 141.1% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
48	Fisk University	Cross Country	20776	57.91	990 – 1,260	19836	33604	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Fisk University Nashville, TN Fisk University’s 40-acre campus is on the National Register of Historic Places. Opening in 1866, it focused on providing education to freed slaves. The school is fairly selective, and many students choose to major in Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $20,776 100.5% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604

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Basketball

$730,847 16.0%

57.9%

990 – 1,260

$19,836

$33,604

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Basketball

$720,744 46.1%

100.0%

800 – 1,010

$14,986

$25,254

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Soccer

$666,375 169.6%

99.3%

850 – 1,090

$12,450

$22,613

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Basketball

$645,829 43.1%

99.3%

850 – 1,090

$12,450

$22,613

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Track and Field (Outdoor)

$573,068

99.3%

850 – 1,090

$12,450

$22,613

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Baseball

$567,164 13.0%

40.5%

1,010 – 1,150

$18,551

$28,507

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Basketball

$565,657 0.3%

7.2%

880 – 1,090

$12,158

$25,777

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Basketball

$549,687 0.7%

97.4%

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$10,290

$28,078

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Volleyball

$520,874 263.7%

99.3%

850 – 1,090

$12,450

$22,613

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Basketball

$513,614 6.7%

60.2%

800 – 970

$14,825

$29,148

$867,158
6.6%

$730,847
16.0%

$720,744
46.1%

$666,375
169.6%

$645,829
43.1%

$567,164
13.0%

$565,657
0.3%

$549,687
0.7%

$520,874
263.7%

$513,614
6.7%

$467,775
0.7%

$465,718
14.0%

$461,267
34.5%

$412,011
88.9%

$396,718
362.4%