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Top Sports by Revenue is a measure of the individual sports programs at each college or university that bring in the most revenue, regardless of expenses. This ranking can give you an overall look at which sports are most popular -- and generate the most revenue -- on each campus.

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Rank	Institution	Sport	Top Sports by Revenue	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Dillard University	Basketball	867158	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 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 – HBCU 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 – HBCU 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 – HBCU 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	Rust College	Basketball	634233	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $634,233 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
7	University of the Virgin Islands	Basketball	609931	98.98	810 – 1,040	7632	32360	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI Found in Charlotte Amalie, the University of the Virgin Islands accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 64% of students at the University of the Virgin Islands currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of the......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $609,931 Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,360
8	Talladega College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	573068	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
9	Dillard University	Baseball	567164	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
10	Tougaloo College	Basketball	565657	8.45	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $565,657 0.3% Acceptance Rate 8.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
11	Wiley University	Basketball	549687	97.35	--	10290	28078	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
12	Stillman College	Basketball	525302	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $525,302 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
13	Talladega College	Volleyball	520874	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
14	Southern University at New Orleans	Basketball	513614	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 $25 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
15	Dillard University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	467775	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
16	Fisk University	Gymnastics	465718	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
17	Talladega College	Track and Field (Indoor)	463359	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
18	Dillard University	Volleyball	461267	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
19	Talladega College	Baseball	412011	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
20	Talladega College	Golf	396718	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
21	Talladega College	Gymnastics	366206	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
22	Talladega College	Softball	365093	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
23	Fisk University	Volleyball	351868	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
24	Wiley University	Soccer	319741	97.35	--	10290	28078	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
25	Dillard University	Tennis	266693	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
26	Dillard University	Softball	259100	40.51	1,010 – 1,150	18551	28507	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
27	Rust College	Softball	254213	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $254,213 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
28	Rust College	Baseball	230233	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $230,233 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
29	Philander Smith University	Volleyball	229855	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
30	Southern University at New Orleans	Baseball	228702	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 $25 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
31	Oakwood University	Basketball	225074	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 64% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 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
32	Stillman College	Baseball	220964	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $220,964 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
33	Voorhees University	Basketball	218357	81.4	730 – 930	15747	24199	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Voorhees University Denmark, SC Found in Denmark, Voorhees University accepts 81% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 49% of students attending Voorhees University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $218,357 Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 730 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,199
34	Talladega College	Cross Country	208815	99.25	850 – 1,090	12450	22613	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
35	Wiley University	Baseball	206780	97.35	--	10290	28078	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
36	Wilberforce University	Basketball	205476	52.73	850 – 1,080	8222	35146	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Wilberforce University accepts 53% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Wilberforce University will receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students continued their studies at Wilberforce University after......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $205,476 Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,146
37	Wiley University	Volleyball	204500	97.35	--	10290	28078	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
38	Philander Smith University	Baseball	200648	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
39	Wiley University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	195152	97.35	--	10290	28078	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
40	Wiley University	Cross Country	187951	97.35	--	10290	28078	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. 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
41	Stillman College	Softball	180188	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $180,188 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
42	Southern University at New Orleans	Volleyball	177436	60.21	800 – 970	14825	29148	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 $25 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
43	University of the Virgin Islands	Cross Country	175970	98.98	810 – 1,040	7632	32360	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI Found in Charlotte Amalie, the University of the Virgin Islands accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 64% of students at the University of the Virgin Islands currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of the......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $175,970 Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,360
44	Oakwood University	Soccer	167714	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 64% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 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
45	Tougaloo College	Soccer	159657	8.45	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $159,657 1.2% Acceptance Rate 8.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
46	Tougaloo College	Baseball	145914	8.45	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $145,914 1.5% Acceptance Rate 8.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
47	Fisk University	Soccer	136140	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
48	Rust College	Volleyball	134654	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $134,654 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
49	Voorhees University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	134546	81.4	730 – 930	15747	24199	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Voorhees University Denmark, SC Found in Denmark, Voorhees University accepts 81% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 49% of students attending Voorhees University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $134,546 Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 730 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,199
50	Stillman College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	124595	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $124,595 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
51	Stillman College	Cross Country	119551	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $119,551 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
52	Oakwood University	Baseball	117161	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 64% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 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
53	Rust College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	114301	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $114,301 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
54	Tougaloo College	Volleyball	110673	8.45	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $110,673 1.9% Acceptance Rate 8.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
55	Wilberforce University	Baseball	106002	52.73	850 – 1,080	8222	35146	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Wilberforce University accepts 53% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Wilberforce University will receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students continued their studies at Wilberforce University after......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $106,002 Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,146
56	Wilberforce University	Cross Country	103312	52.73	850 – 1,080	8222	35146	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Wilberforce University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Wilberforce University accepts 53% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Wilberforce University will receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students continued their studies at Wilberforce University after......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $103,312 Acceptance Rate 52.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $8,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,146
57	Philander Smith University	Cross Country	100414	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
58	Oakwood University	Softball	94512	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 64% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 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
59	Philander Smith University	Track and Field (Indoor)	89886	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
60	Philander Smith University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	89886	100	800 – 1,010	14986	25254	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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
61	Voorhees University	Baseball	88769	81.4	730 – 930	15747	24199	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Voorhees University Denmark, SC Found in Denmark, Voorhees University accepts 81% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 49% of students attending Voorhees University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $88,769 Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 730 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,199
62	Rust College	Cross Country	88002	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $88,002 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
63	Fisk University	Golf	80531	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
64	Tougaloo College	Cross Country	80089	8.45	880 – 1,090	12158	25777	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $80,089 0.3% Acceptance Rate 8.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,777
65	Rust College	Tennis	78248	34.69	710 – 1,000	8234	25641	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Rust College Holly Springs, MS Based in Holly Springs, Rust College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $10 for undergraduate applications. About 67% of students at Rust College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $78,248 Acceptance Rate 34.7% SAT Score 710 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $8,234 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,641
66	Stillman College	Volleyball	78197	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $78,197 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
67	Oakwood University	Volleyball	75171	50.7	930 – 1,110	22833	30969	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 64% first year retention rate. General Studies, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 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
68	Fisk University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	69776	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
69	University of the Virgin Islands	Track and Field (Outdoor)	66328	98.98	810 – 1,040	7632	32360	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI Found in Charlotte Amalie, the University of the Virgin Islands accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. Approximately 64% of students at the University of the Virgin Islands currently receive institutional grant aid. At the University of the......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $66,328 Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $7,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,360
70	Stillman College	Bowling	55417	74.22	890 – 970	12479	29790	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL Located in Tuscaloosa, Stillman College’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 53% of students attending Stillman College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $55,417 Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $12,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,790
71	Fisk University	Cross Country	20776	57.91	1,130 – 1,400	19836	33604	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU 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 1,130 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $19,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,604
72	Voorhees University	Softball	19399	81.4	730 – 930	15747	24199	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference Voorhees University Denmark, SC Found in Denmark, Voorhees University accepts 81% of applicants. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. About 49% of students attending Voorhees University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $19,399 Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 730 – 930 Avg. Net Price $15,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,199

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Basketball

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40.5%

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference

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$730,847 16.0%

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference

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$22,613

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference

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$25,641

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference

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$609,931

99.0%

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$7,632

$32,360

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference

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99.3%

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$12,450

$22,613

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – HBCU Athletic Conference

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$28,507

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