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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	Alabama A & M University	Football	4955148	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $4,955,148 28.6% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
2	Bethune-Cookman University	Football	4683961	88.24	830 – 990	12476	28282	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Found in Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending Bethune-Cookman University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $4,683,961 11.1% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
3	Alabama State University	Football	4376977	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $4,376,977 4.3% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
4	Prairie View A & M University	Football	3609079	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $3,609,079 12.9% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
5	Texas Southern University	Football	3355738	96.91	820 – 1,010	13584	32986	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and its four......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $3,355,738 16.0% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
6	Grambling State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	3085033	44.86	870 – 1,030	17018	25589	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Located in Grambling, Grambling State University’s acceptance rate is 45% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Grambling State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $3,085,033 246.4% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
7	Alcorn State University	Football	2956797	45.33	840 – 1,010	12376	27752	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 21% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,956,797 8.0% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $12,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
8	Southern University and A & M College	Football	2919827	35.12	840 – 1,020	18353	33033	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,919,827 23.7% Acceptance Rate 35.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $18,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
9	Grambling State University	Basketball	2906866	44.86	870 – 1,030	17018	25589	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Located in Grambling, Grambling State University’s acceptance rate is 45% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Grambling State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $2,906,866 46.7% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
10	Jackson State University	Football	2867733	93.15	850 – 1,050	23450	30530	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 22% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 21% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,867,733 24.5% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $23,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
11	Alabama A & M University	Basketball	2798896	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $2,798,896 26.5% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
12	Texas Southern University	Basketball	2632534	96.91	820 – 1,010	13584	32986	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and its four......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $2,632,534 16.0% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
13	Grambling State University	Football	2485014	44.86	870 – 1,030	17018	25589	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Located in Grambling, Grambling State University’s acceptance rate is 45% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Grambling State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,485,014 46.3% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
14	Bethune-Cookman University	Basketball	2344268	88.24	830 – 990	12476	28282	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Found in Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending Bethune-Cookman University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $2,344,268 2.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
15	Prairie View A & M University	Basketball	2212209	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $2,212,209 5.8% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
16	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Football	2107692	41.18	810 – 1,000	12373	31161	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a highly selective school, and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,107,692 12.5% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $12,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
17	Southern University and A & M College	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1971830	35.12	840 – 1,020	18353	33033	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,971,830 12.8% Acceptance Rate 35.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $18,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
18	Jackson State University	Basketball	1858567	93.15	850 – 1,050	23450	30530	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 22% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 21% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,858,567 3.3% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $23,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
19	Alabama State University	Basketball	1774831	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,774,831 12.6% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
20	Alcorn State University	Basketball	1640684	45.33	840 – 1,010	12376	27752	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 21% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,640,684 12.2% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $12,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
21	Mississippi Valley State University	Basketball	1584064	92.38	760 – 930	10232	25817	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,584,064 37.7% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
22	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Basketball	1558179	41.18	810 – 1,000	12373	31161	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a highly selective school, and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,558,179 14.5% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $12,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
23	Southern University and A & M College	Basketball	1504374	35.12	840 – 1,020	18353	33033	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,504,374 27.4% Acceptance Rate 35.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $18,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
24	Mississippi Valley State University	Football	1457079	92.38	760 – 930	10232	25817	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,457,079 1.5% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
25	Grambling State University	Baseball	1374272	44.86	870 – 1,030	17018	25589	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Located in Grambling, Grambling State University’s acceptance rate is 45% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Grambling State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $1,374,272 100.7% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
26	Bethune-Cookman University	Baseball	965510	88.24	830 – 990	12476	28282	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Found in Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending Bethune-Cookman University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $965,510 14.6% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
27	Alabama A & M University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	957940	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $957,940 Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
28	Alabama State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	939619	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $939,619 22.7% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
29	Bethune-Cookman University	Softball	884062	88.24	830 – 990	12476	28282	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Found in Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending Bethune-Cookman University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $884,062 3.9% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
30	Jackson State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	880978	93.15	850 – 1,050	23450	30530	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 22% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 21% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $880,978 21.1% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $23,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
31	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	834636	41.18	810 – 1,000	12373	31161	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a highly selective school, and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $834,636 57.5% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $12,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
32	Alcorn State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	744802	45.33	840 – 1,010	12376	27752	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 21% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $744,802 51.7% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $12,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
33	Alabama State University	Baseball	694703	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $694,703 2.3% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
34	Prairie View A & M University	Baseball	681764	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $681,764 6.0% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
35	Southern University and A & M College	Golf	653090	35.12	840 – 1,020	18353	33033	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $653,090 Acceptance Rate 35.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $18,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
36	Southern University and A & M College	Tennis	653090	35.12	840 – 1,020	18353	33033	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $653,090 131.5% Acceptance Rate 35.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $18,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
37	Alabama A & M University	Soccer	608695	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $608,695 9.3% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
38	Jackson State University	Baseball	588533	93.15	850 – 1,050	23450	30530	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 22% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 21% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $588,533 12.1% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $23,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
39	Alabama State University	Softball	556112	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $556,112 9.5% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
40	Texas Southern University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	554501	96.91	820 – 1,010	13584	32986	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and its four......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $554,501 Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
41	Texas Southern University	Baseball	550817	96.91	820 – 1,010	13584	32986	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and its four......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $550,817 16.0% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
42	Bethune-Cookman University	Volleyball	542254	88.24	830 – 990	12476	28282	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Found in Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending Bethune-Cookman University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $542,254 11.5% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
43	Grambling State University	Volleyball	527465	44.86	870 – 1,030	17018	25589	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Located in Grambling, Grambling State University’s acceptance rate is 45% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Grambling State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $527,465 13.1% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
44	Alcorn State University	Baseball	513001	45.33	840 – 1,010	12376	27752	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 21% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $513,001 23.9% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $12,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
45	Jackson State University	Soccer	511989	93.15	850 – 1,050	23450	30530	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 22% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 21% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $511,989 37.2% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $23,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
46	Alabama State University	Volleyball	502060	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $502,060 12.7% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
47	Alabama State University	Golf	492916	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $492,916 23.9% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
48	Jackson State University	Volleyball	485949	93.15	850 – 1,050	23450	30530	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 22% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 21% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $485,949 21.9% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $23,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
49	Prairie View A & M University	Softball	484247	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $484,247 19.8% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
50	Prairie View A & M University	Volleyball	460149	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $460,149 14.8% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
51	Alcorn State University	Softball	450989	45.33	840 – 1,010	12376	27752	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 21% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $450,989 13.0% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $12,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
52	Alabama State University	Tennis	449343	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $449,343 2.3% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
53	Grambling State University	Bowling	442141	44.86	870 – 1,030	17018	25589	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Located in Grambling, Grambling State University’s acceptance rate is 45% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Grambling State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $442,141 156.9% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
54	Bethune-Cookman University	Track and Field (Indoor)	430930	88.24	830 – 990	12476	28282	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Found in Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending Bethune-Cookman University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $430,930 6.1% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
55	Texas Southern University	Volleyball	429448	96.91	820 – 1,010	13584	32986	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and its four......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $429,448 16.0% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
56	Alcorn State University	Soccer	428603	45.33	840 – 1,010	12376	27752	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 21% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $428,603 15.0% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $12,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
57	Jackson State University	Softball	422008	93.15	850 – 1,050	23450	30530	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 22% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 21% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $422,008 12.9% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $23,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
58	Alabama State University	Soccer	416947	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $416,947 8.5% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
59	Texas Southern University	Softball	415236	96.91	820 – 1,010	13584	32986	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and its four......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $415,236 16.0% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
60	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Baseball	405039	41.18	810 – 1,000	12373	31161	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a highly selective school, and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $405,039 5.6% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $12,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
61	Texas Southern University	Soccer	397876	96.91	820 – 1,010	13584	32986	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and its four......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $397,876 16.0% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
62	Prairie View A & M University	Soccer	389917	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $389,917 9.6% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
63	Prairie View A & M University	Golf	386908	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $386,908 41.6% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
64	Alcorn State University	Tennis	381963	45.33	840 – 1,010	12376	27752	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 21% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $381,963 12.5% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $12,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
65	Jackson State University	Tennis	375562	93.15	850 – 1,050	23450	30530	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 22% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 21% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $375,562 62.5% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $23,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
66	Prairie View A & M University	Tennis	375226	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $375,226 9.6% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
67	Prairie View A & M University	Track and Field (Indoor)	371398	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $371,398 14.3% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
68	Prairie View A & M University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	371398	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $371,398 14.3% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
69	Prairie View A & M University	Cross Country	371398	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $371,398 14.3% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
70	Grambling State University	Tennis	363259	44.86	870 – 1,030	17018	25589	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Located in Grambling, Grambling State University’s acceptance rate is 45% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Grambling State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $363,259 33.6% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
71	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Volleyball	361464	41.18	810 – 1,000	12373	31161	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a highly selective school, and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $361,464 10.4% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $12,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
72	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Softball	358599	41.18	810 – 1,000	12373	31161	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a highly selective school, and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $358,599 11.1% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $12,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
73	Southern University and A & M College	Baseball	352945	35.12	840 – 1,020	18353	33033	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $352,945 11.2% Acceptance Rate 35.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $18,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
74	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Soccer	350960	41.18	810 – 1,000	12373	31161	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a highly selective school, and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $350,960 8.1% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $12,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
75	Alcorn State University	Volleyball	347597	45.33	840 – 1,010	12376	27752	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Alcorn State University is highly selective, accepting 3,000 out of 6,530 applicants. 21% of accepted students enrolled. Established in 1871, this HBCU was built on the site of the old Oakland College, a school that never truly reopened after the Civil War. Women were admitted starting in 1895. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $347,597 11.4% Acceptance Rate 45.3% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $12,376 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,752
76	Southern University and A & M College	Soccer	330475	35.12	840 – 1,020	18353	33033	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $330,475 13.7% Acceptance Rate 35.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $18,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
77	Southern University and A & M College	Volleyball	328945	35.12	840 – 1,020	18353	33033	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $328,945 12.0% Acceptance Rate 35.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $18,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
78	Southern University and A & M College	Softball	328755	35.12	840 – 1,020	18353	33033	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $328,755 11.3% Acceptance Rate 35.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $18,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
79	Southern University and A & M College	Bowling	326545	35.12	840 – 1,020	18353	33033	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College accepted 35% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 16% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $326,545 12.9% Acceptance Rate 35.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $18,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,033
80	Alabama A & M University	Baseball	321995	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $321,995 66.7% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
81	Prairie View A & M University	Bowling	315077	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $315,077 11.5% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
82	Alabama A & M University	Softball	304104	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $304,104 48.7% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
83	Mississippi Valley State University	Softball	266615	92.38	760 – 930	10232	25817	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $266,615 11.5% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
84	Bethune-Cookman University	Golf	264308	88.24	830 – 990	12476	28282	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Found in Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending Bethune-Cookman University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $264,308 56.0% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
85	Alabama A & M University	Volleyball	248439	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $248,439 55.1% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
86	Alabama State University	Bowling	241902	97.55	850 – 1,040	13138	27453	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama State University Montgomery, AL Found in Montgomery, Alabama State University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 57% of students attending Alabama State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $241,902 4.3% Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $13,138 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,453
87	Mississippi Valley State University	Baseball	241207	92.38	760 – 930	10232	25817	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $241,207 2.0% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
88	Mississippi Valley State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	237800	92.38	760 – 930	10232	25817	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $237,800 27.0% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
89	Texas Southern University	Golf	222135	96.91	820 – 1,010	13584	32986	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and its four......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $222,135 16.0% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
90	Alabama A & M University	Tennis	220383	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $220,383 84.4% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
91	Bethune-Cookman University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	211167	88.24	830 – 990	12476	28282	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Found in Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending Bethune-Cookman University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $211,167 0.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
92	Bethune-Cookman University	Tennis	175728	88.24	830 – 990	12476	28282	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Found in Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending Bethune-Cookman University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $175,728 57.2% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
93	Mississippi Valley State University	Soccer	174136	92.38	760 – 930	10232	25817	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $174,136 0.3% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
94	Mississippi Valley State University	Volleyball	169962	92.38	760 – 930	10232	25817	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $169,962 6.7% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
95	Jackson State University	Bowling	166735	93.15	850 – 1,050	23450	30530	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Jackson State University Jackson, MS Found in Jackson, Jackson State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $25 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 22% of students at Jackson State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 62% and around 21% of students will graduate within four......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $166,735 24.8% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 850 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $23,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,530
96	University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff	Golf	129777	41.18	810 – 1,000	12373	31161	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public HBCU that has eight academic divisions, though Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular area of study. It’s a highly selective school, and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Alumni include professional athletes, jazz musicians, and politicians. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $129,777 33.2% Acceptance Rate 41.2% SAT Score 810 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $12,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,161
97	Texas Southern University	Bowling	110307	96.91	820 – 1,010	13584	32986	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and its four......Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $110,307 15.8% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
98	Alabama A & M University	Bowling	105193	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Bowling Top Sports by Revenue $105,193 52.3% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
99	Bethune-Cookman University	Cross Country	89100	88.24	830 – 990	12476	28282	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Found in Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending Bethune-Cookman University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $89,100 48.2% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 830 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,282
100	Alabama A & M University	Golf	64346	57.95	810 – 1,020	17152	27851	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Alabama A & M University Normal, AL Based in Normal, Alabama A & M University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending Alabama A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $64,346 61.1% Acceptance Rate 58.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $17,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,851
101	Mississippi Valley State University	Tennis	57152	92.38	760 – 930	10232	25817	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS Found in Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 96% of students at Mississippi Valley State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Mississippi Valley State University, there is a 70% first year retention......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $57,152 8.8% Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,817
102	Grambling State University	Softball	37984	44.86	870 – 1,030	17018	25589	#102 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Located in Grambling, Grambling State University’s acceptance rate is 45% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Grambling State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $37,984 94.0% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589
103	Grambling State University	Soccer	31144	44.86	870 – 1,030	17018	25589	#103 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference Grambling State University Grambling, LA Located in Grambling, Grambling State University’s acceptance rate is 45% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 43% of students attending Grambling State University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 66%....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $31,144 95.1% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,030 Avg. Net Price $17,018 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,589

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference

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$4,683,961 11.1%

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference

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$4,376,977 4.3%

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference

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$3,355,738 16.0%

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$3,085,033 246.4%

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$17,018

$25,589

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Football

$2,956,797 8.0%

45.3%

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$12,376

$27,752

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Football

$2,919,827 23.7%

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$18,353

$33,033

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Basketball

$2,906,866 46.7%

44.9%

870 – 1,030

$17,018

$25,589

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Football

$2,867,733 24.5%

93.2%

850 – 1,050

$23,450

$30,530

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue – Southwestern Athletic Conference

Basketball

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$17,152

$27,851

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