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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	Claremont McKenna College	Football	824639	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $824,639 1.6% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
2	Chapman University	Football	811514	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $811,514 0.4% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
3	University of Redlands	Football	705678	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $705,678 5.6% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
4	University of La Verne	Football	680559	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $680,559 1.1% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
5	Occidental College	Basketball	644951	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $644,951 0.6% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
6	California Lutheran University	Football	616503	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $616,503 21.6% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
7	University of Redlands	Basketball	606494	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $606,494 1.8% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
8	Chapman University	Basketball	595649	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $595,649 8.7% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
9	Occidental College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	588265	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $588,265 6.4% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
10	Pitzer College	Water Polo	577266	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $577,266 77.2% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
11	Pomona College	Water Polo	577266	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $577,266 77.2% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
12	Claremont McKenna College	Soccer	569471	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $569,471 8.1% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
13	California Lutheran University	Soccer	563599	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $563,599 20.9% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
14	Pitzer College	Soccer	559482	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $559,482 77.7% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
15	Pomona College	Soccer	559482	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $559,482 77.7% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
16	Claremont McKenna College	Basketball	531878	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $531,878 14.6% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
17	California Lutheran University	Volleyball	529349	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $529,349 15.4% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
18	California Lutheran University	Basketball	500901	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $500,901 2.1% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
19	Claremont McKenna College	Tennis	474850	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $474,850 23.1% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
20	University of La Verne	Baseball	466363	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $466,363 2.4% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
21	Occidental College	Soccer	463314	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $463,314 30.9% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
22	Chapman University	Baseball	459510	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $459,510 20.4% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
23	Pitzer College	Basketball	454198	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $454,198 14.5% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
24	Pomona College	Basketball	454198	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $454,198 14.5% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
25	Pitzer College	Football	445713	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $445,713 9.0% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
26	Pomona College	Football	445713	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $445,713 9.0% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
27	Claremont McKenna College	Golf	444816	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $444,816 12.8% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
28	University of La Verne	Basketball	442012	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $442,012 0.3% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
29	Pitzer College	Tennis	394537	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $394,537 47.6% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
30	Pomona College	Tennis	394537	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $394,537 47.6% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
31	University of La Verne	Soccer	391777	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $391,777 0.8% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
32	California Institute of Technology	Basketball	373980	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $373,980 1.6% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
33	California Institute of Technology	Soccer	366777	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $366,777 11.2% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
34	Pitzer College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	354208	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $354,208 20.9% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
35	Pomona College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	354208	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $354,208 20.9% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
36	Chapman University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	351603	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $351,603 28.9% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
37	Claremont McKenna College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	340853	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $340,853 7.1% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
38	California Lutheran University	Golf	328225	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $328,225 5.9% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
39	Pitzer College	Baseball	320707	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $320,707 37.3% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
40	Pomona College	Baseball	320707	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $320,707 37.3% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
41	University of Redlands	Soccer	319916	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $319,916 11.3% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
42	Whittier College	Basketball	316543	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $316,543 4.4% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
43	University of Redlands	Golf	312600	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $312,600 36.4% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
44	University of Redlands	Track and Field (Outdoor)	304211	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $304,211 41.9% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
45	Occidental College	Baseball	291166	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $291,166 2.4% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
46	University of Redlands	Tennis	288980	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $288,980 28.7% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
47	California Lutheran University	Baseball	288908	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $288,908 18.6% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
48	California Lutheran University	Swimming	282546	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $282,546 307.1% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
49	Whittier College	Soccer	279282	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $279,282 44.8% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
50	Chapman University	Softball	279020	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $279,020 20.8% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
51	University of Redlands	Softball	278636	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $278,636 23.8% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
52	Pitzer College	Golf	275536	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $275,536 55.4% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
53	Pomona College	Golf	275536	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $275,536 55.4% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
54	University of Redlands	Baseball	275443	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $275,443 28.8% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
55	Chapman University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	271876	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $271,876 33.7% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
56	Pitzer College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	271678	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $271,678 28.4% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
57	Pomona College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	271678	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $271,678 28.4% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
58	California Lutheran University	Softball	270500	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $270,500 13.3% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
59	Occidental College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	265986	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $265,986 0.4% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
60	University of Redlands	Water Polo	262296	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $262,296 0.9% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
61	Chapman University	Water Polo	262220	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $262,220 9.8% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
62	Claremont McKenna College	Water Polo	257355	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $257,355 17.8% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
63	Claremont McKenna College	Baseball	240925	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $240,925 24.9% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
64	University of La Verne	Golf	236407	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $236,407 20.9% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
65	Occidental College	Softball	232947	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $232,947 5.5% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
66	Occidental College	Tennis	231281	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $231,281 8.0% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
67	Claremont McKenna College	Track and Field (Outdoor)	231149	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $231,149 2.1% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
68	Occidental College	Water Polo	230865	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $230,865 5.6% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
69	University of Redlands	Swimming and Diving (combined)	227672	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $227,672 203.4% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
70	Chapman University	Soccer	225223	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $225,223 26.5% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
71	Chapman University	Golf	222362	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $222,362 15.4% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
72	California Lutheran University	Water Polo	219046	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $219,046 36.6% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
73	California Lutheran University	Tennis	219000	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $219,000 8.2% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
74	Pitzer College	Volleyball	213103	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $213,103 54.5% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
75	Pomona College	Volleyball	213103	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $213,103 54.5% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
76	Claremont McKenna College	Lacrosse	211418	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $211,418 12.0% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
77	Pitzer College	Lacrosse	204564	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $204,564 31.9% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
78	Pomona College	Lacrosse	204564	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $204,564 31.9% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
79	Occidental College	Golf	196542	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $196,542 13.7% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
80	Pitzer College	Softball	190517	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $190,517 5.2% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
81	Pomona College	Softball	190517	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $190,517 5.2% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
82	University of La Verne	Water Polo	189349	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $189,349 10.6% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
83	Occidental College	Lacrosse	186908	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $186,908 17.4% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
84	Claremont McKenna College	Softball	186505	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $186,505 2.1% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
85	Pitzer College	Cross Country	185459	25.16	1,190 – 1,370	34801	51784	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 34% enrolled. 81% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 88% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $185,459 12.3% Acceptance Rate 25.2% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
86	Pomona College	Cross Country	185459	7.09	1,490 – 1,560	17423	60850	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 39 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $185,459 12.3% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
87	Claremont McKenna College	Volleyball	184660	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $184,660 13.7% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
88	Whittier College	Swimming and Diving (combined)	184521	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $184,521 65.7% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
89	Chapman University	Volleyball	183916	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $183,916 7.4% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
90	Claremont McKenna College	Cross Country	183504	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $183,504 10.6% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
91	California Institute of Technology	Tennis	182674	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $182,674 30.0% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
92	University of La Verne	Softball	178156	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $178,156 9.2% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
93	California Lutheran University	Lacrosse	177043	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $177,043 10.9% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
94	University of La Verne	Volleyball	175530	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $175,530 1.3% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
95	University of Redlands	Lacrosse	172657	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $172,657 6.0% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
96	California Lutheran University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	169911	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $169,911 35.1% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
97	University of Redlands	Volleyball	169739	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $169,739 13.5% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
98	Whittier College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	158944	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College 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 $158,944 Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
99	California Institute of Technology	Swimming and Diving (combined)	156871	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $156,871 25.1% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
100	Whittier College	Baseball	156246	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $156,246 2.2% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
101	University of La Verne	Cross Country	153310	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $153,310 21.2% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
102	Chapman University	Tennis	147499	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $147,499 6.3% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
103	California Institute of Technology	Volleyball	147394	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $147,394 14.3% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
104	University of La Verne	Track and Field (Outdoor)	144343	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#104 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $144,343 24.1% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
105	Chapman University	Lacrosse	142414	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#105 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $142,414 22.3% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
106	California Institute of Technology	Baseball	140782	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#106 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $140,782 23.9% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
107	Whittier College	Softball	139569	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#107 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $139,569 42.6% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
108	Whittier College	Water Polo	138674	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#108 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $138,674 10.0% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
109	California Institute of Technology	Water Polo	137677	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#109 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Water Polo Top Sports by Revenue $137,677 28.2% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
110	Occidental College	Volleyball	129549	44.17	1,390 – 1,520	47113	52209	#110 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $129,549 24.9% Acceptance Rate 44.2% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $47,113 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
111	University of La Verne	Swimming	124735	48.47	970 – 1,290	27216	53806	#111 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 48%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 77% first year......Read more Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $124,735 Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $27,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
112	Whittier College	Volleyball	122423	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#112 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $122,423 16.7% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
113	California Institute of Technology	Cross Country	120913	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#113 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $120,913 46.0% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
114	Chapman University	Track and Field (Indoor)	115378	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#114 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $115,378 19.3% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
115	Whittier College	Tennis	113825	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#115 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $113,825 3.0% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
116	Chapman University	Cross Country	109624	65.43	1,280 – 1,440	48037	58080	#116 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 15,600 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 91% first year retention rate. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $109,624 9.0% Acceptance Rate 65.4% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $48,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
117	University of Redlands	Cross Country	102115	82.71	1,110 – 1,350	28054	61686	#117 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference University of Redlands Redlands, CA 84% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 69% go on to graduate within six years. There are 69 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $102,115 21.1% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $28,054 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
118	Whittier College	Lacrosse	102064	83.5	1,070 – 1,250	32436	46025	#118 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Lacrosse Top Sports by Revenue $102,064 68.1% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $32,436 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
119	California Institute of Technology	Track and Field (Outdoor)	85947	2.57	1,540 – 1,590	23397	132140	#119 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, Physics, and General are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that have......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $85,947 56.7% Acceptance Rate 2.6% SAT Score 1,540 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $23,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
120	California Lutheran University	Cross Country	72160	75.67	1,160 – 1,360	27080	54981	#120 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $72,160 21.3% Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $27,080 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
121	Claremont McKenna College	Track and Field (Indoor)	57787	9.59	1,470 – 1,560	29978	87603	#121 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 98% of students will stay after their freshman year. Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $57,787 2.1% Acceptance Rate 9.6% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $29,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603

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Football

$824,639 1.6%

9.6%

1,470 – 1,560

$29,978

$87,603

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$811,514 0.4%

65.4%

1,280 – 1,440

$48,037

$58,080

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$705,678 5.6%

82.7%

1,110 – 1,350

$28,054

$61,686

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$680,559 1.1%

48.5%

970 – 1,290

$27,216

$53,806

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$644,951 0.6%

44.2%

1,390 – 1,520

$47,113

$52,209

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Football

$616,503 21.6%

75.7%

1,160 – 1,360

$27,080

$54,981

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$606,494 1.8%

82.7%

1,110 – 1,350

$28,054

$61,686

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball

$595,649 8.7%

65.4%

1,280 – 1,440

$48,037

$58,080

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Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$588,265 6.4%

44.2%

1,390 – 1,520

$47,113

$52,209

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Water Polo

$577,266 77.2%

25.2%

1,190 – 1,370

$34,801

$51,784

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Water Polo

$577,266 77.2%

7.1%

1,490 – 1,560

$17,423

$60,850

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$559,482
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$559,482
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