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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	South Dakota State University	Football	6705266	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#1 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $6,705,266 7.7% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
2	University of South Dakota	Football	4819690	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#2 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $4,819,690 15.5% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
3	South Dakota State University	Basketball	4411737	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#3 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $4,411,737 9.3% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
4	University of South Dakota	Basketball	3519097	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#4 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $3,519,097 3.6% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
5	Augustana University	Football	2752954	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#5 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,752,954 11.0% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
6	Augustana University	Ice Hockey	2580246	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#6 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Ice Hockey Top Sports by Revenue $2,580,246 Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
7	Mount Marty University	Football	2448778	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#7 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,448,778 0.9% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
8	University of Sioux Falls	Football	2012038	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#8 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $2,012,038 6.9% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
9	Northern State University	Football	1890443	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#9 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,890,443 0.7% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
10	University of South Dakota	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1753710	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#10 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,753,710 0.1% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
11	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Football	1696801	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#11 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,696,801 6.8% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
12	Mount Marty University	Basketball	1675692	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#12 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,675,692 18.0% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
13	Black Hills State University	Football	1577005	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#13 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,577,005 6.8% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
14	Augustana University	Basketball	1555804	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#14 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,555,804 3.2% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
15	Black Hills State University	Basketball	1311059	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#15 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,311,059 12.9% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
16	Dakota Wesleyan University	Soccer	1278848	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#16 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,278,848 187.6% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
17	Mount Marty University	Baseball	1259380	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#17 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $1,259,380 3.0% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
18	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Basketball	1216954	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#18 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,216,954 30.1% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
19	South Dakota State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1204255	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#19 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,204,255 3.9% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
20	Mount Marty University	Soccer	1203803	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#20 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $1,203,803 11.8% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
21	Northern State University	Basketball	1201454	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#21 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,201,454 5.7% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
22	Mount Marty University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1195479	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#22 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,195,479 25.5% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
23	University of Sioux Falls	Basketball	1163586	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#23 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $1,163,586 2.8% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
24	Dakota Wesleyan University	Football	1158956	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#24 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $1,158,956 22.8% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
25	Augustana University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	1076521	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#25 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,076,521 9.2% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
26	University of South Dakota	Volleyball	1030476	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#26 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $1,030,476 8.7% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
27	University of South Dakota	Swimming and Diving (combined)	1012834	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#27 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $1,012,834 10.6% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
28	South Dakota State University	Wrestling	955793	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#28 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $955,793 6.0% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
29	Augustana University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	907950	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#29 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $907,950 15.2% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
30	Dakota State University	Football	900954	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#30 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Football Top Sports by Revenue $900,954 13.5% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
31	South Dakota State University	Softball	886683	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#31 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $886,683 5.8% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
32	South Dakota State University	Baseball	823546	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#32 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $823,546 1.2% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
33	University of South Dakota	Softball	803017	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#33 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $803,017 2.9% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
34	South Dakota State University	Soccer	791708	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#34 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $791,708 19.7% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
35	University of Sioux Falls	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	781943	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#35 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $781,943 2.4% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
36	Augustana University	Soccer	766803	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#36 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $766,803 7.1% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
37	University of South Dakota	Soccer	764054	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#37 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $764,054 3.9% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
38	Augustana University	Baseball	762331	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#38 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $762,331 12.7% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
39	Northern State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	750495	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#39 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $750,495 21.8% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
40	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	750434	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#40 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $750,434 123.9% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
41	Mount Marty University	Softball	734876	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#41 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $734,876 12.4% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
42	Mount Marty University	Volleyball	733380	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#42 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $733,380 11.7% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
43	Northern State University	Wrestling	729241	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#43 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $729,241 10.9% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
44	Dakota State University	Basketball	704104	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#44 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $704,104 0.8% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
45	Augustana University	Volleyball	699136	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#45 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $699,136 14.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
46	Black Hills State University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	669396	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#46 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $669,396 25.5% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
47	Augustana University	Softball	668174	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#47 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $668,174 10.1% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
48	Augustana University	Wrestling	646785	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#48 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $646,785 1.2% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
49	South Dakota State University	Golf	638858	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#49 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $638,858 1.6% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
50	University of Sioux Falls	Wrestling	621192	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#50 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $621,192 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
51	Dakota Wesleyan University	Basketball	619442	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#51 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $619,442 31.3% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
52	South Dakota State University	Volleyball	599657	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#52 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $599,657 2.7% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
53	University of South Dakota	Golf	597501	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#53 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $597,501 8.9% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
54	South Dakota State University	Swimming and Diving (combined)	592324	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#54 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Swimming and Diving (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $592,324 1.2% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
55	South Dakota State University	Equestrian	561695	98.34	1,020 – 1,220	18233	49564	#55 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is the largest university in the state. Each year, the school receives around 7,300 applications. 94% of enrolled students get grant aid, $4,327 on average. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most commonly chosen major by far. Sport Equestrian Top Sports by Revenue $561,695 2.8% Acceptance Rate 98.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,564
56	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Volleyball	557145	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#56 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $557,145 69.9% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
57	Northern State University	Volleyball	500548	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#57 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $500,548 12.3% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
58	Mount Marty University	Golf	495024	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#58 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $495,024 25.1% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
59	Dakota Wesleyan University	Wrestling	479068	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#59 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Wrestling Top Sports by Revenue $479,068 41.5% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
60	Black Hills State University	Rodeo	472113	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#60 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Rodeo Top Sports by Revenue $472,113 Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
61	Augustana University	Golf	471373	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#61 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $471,373 0.3% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
62	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Golf	460982	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#62 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $460,982 125.3% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
63	Dakota Wesleyan University	Baseball	459586	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#63 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $459,586 3.5% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
64	Dakota Wesleyan University	Softball	459586	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#64 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $459,586 95.4% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
65	Northern State University	Baseball	457416	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#65 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $457,416 4.1% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
66	University of Sioux Falls	Soccer	456588	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#66 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $456,588 10.5% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
67	Augustana University	Tennis	456117	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#67 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $456,117 15.7% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
68	University of Sioux Falls	Volleyball	446233	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#68 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $446,233 1.9% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
69	University of Sioux Falls	Baseball	436349	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#69 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $436,349 0.6% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
70	University of Sioux Falls	Softball	420586	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#70 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $420,586 13.0% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
71	Dakota Wesleyan University	Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	419622	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#71 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Top Sports by Revenue $419,622 29.4% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
72	Dakota State University	Baseball	415212	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#72 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Baseball Top Sports by Revenue $415,212 63.2% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
73	Mount Marty University	Tennis	413893	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#73 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $413,893 29.9% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
74	Northern State University	Soccer	412656	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#74 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $412,656 7.3% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
75	University of South Dakota	Tennis	399450	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#75 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $399,450 1.8% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
76	University of Sioux Falls	Swimming	380780	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#76 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $380,780 3.5% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
77	Black Hills State University	Volleyball	380637	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#77 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $380,637 2.8% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
78	Northern State University	Softball	368057	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#78 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $368,057 7.0% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
79	Augustana University	Other Sports	363692	67.75	1,090 – 1,290	25280	49826	#79 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, navy blue and gold are the official colors of the Vikings, who compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Education, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular majors on campus, and the school has a 11 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio....Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $363,692 29.9% Acceptance Rate 67.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $25,280 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,826
80	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Soccer	357513	85.25	1,180 – 1,350	20243	62863	#80 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD Located in Rapid City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $20 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 77% of students attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology currently receive......Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $357,513 58.7% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $20,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,863
81	Dakota State University	Volleyball	340150	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#81 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $340,150 22.4% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
82	Mount Marty University	Other Sports	323526	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#82 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $323,526 26.7% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
83	Dakota State University	Softball	275220	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#83 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $275,220 32.7% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
84	Black Hills State University	Soccer	263124	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#84 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Soccer Top Sports by Revenue $263,124 49.4% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
85	Mount Marty University	Archery	262233	42.57	970 – 1,210	23163	46984	#85 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Mount Marty University Yankton, SD Mount Marty University is highly selective and has a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. A NAIA Division II school, most of the 487 athletes compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. They're known as the Lancers and wear navy blue and gold. Sport Archery Top Sports by Revenue $262,233 30.4% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,984
86	Dakota State University	Other Sports	260006	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#86 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $260,006 173.7% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
87	Dakota Wesleyan University	Golf	259766	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#87 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $259,766 32.9% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
88	Dakota Wesleyan University	Volleyball	259766	72.77	970 – 1,250	21901	49432	#88 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD Dakota Wesleyan University dates back to 1885 and its campus today is on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s fairly selective, and 840 out of 1,150 applicants received acceptance letters last year. DWU is a NAIA Division I school in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $259,766 23.9% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $21,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,432
89	Northern State University	Swimming	245077	93.17	970 – 1,180	16873	41536	#89 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Northern State University Aberdeen, SD Located in Aberdeen, Northern State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 83% of students at Northern State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Sport Swimming Top Sports by Revenue $245,077 12.5% Acceptance Rate 93.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,873 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,536
90	University of Sioux Falls	Golf	211172	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#90 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $211,172 4.6% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
91	University of South Dakota	Other Sports	209746	98.78	1,020 – 1,220	18466	46290	#91 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Based in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota accepts 99% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. About 70% of students at the University of South Dakota currently receive grant aid from the school. 79% of students continued studying at the University of South Dakota after completing their first year....Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $209,746 13.7% Acceptance Rate 98.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $18,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,290
92	Black Hills State University	Softball	207574	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#92 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Softball Top Sports by Revenue $207,574 15.4% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
93	University of Sioux Falls	Tennis	206630	82.98	970 – 1,140	21049	46712	#93 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD Based in Sioux Falls, the University of Sioux Falls accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at the University of Sioux Falls currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Sport Tennis Top Sports by Revenue $206,630 14.4% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $21,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,712
94	Dakota State University	Track and Field (Indoor)	196862	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#94 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field (Indoor) Top Sports by Revenue $196,862 14.2% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
95	Dakota State University	Track and Field (Outdoor)	196862	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#95 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Track and Field (Outdoor) Top Sports by Revenue $196,862 20.5% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
96	Black Hills State University	Other Sports	174766	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#96 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Other Sports Top Sports by Revenue $174,766 24.1% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
97	Dakota State University	Cross Country	157570	88.14	1,070 – 1,320	19115	46146	#97 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Dakota State University Madison, SD Based in Madison, Dakota State University accepts 88% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $20 to apply. About 79% of students at Dakota State University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Dakota State University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 28% of undergraduates will earn a degree......Read more Sport Cross Country Top Sports by Revenue $157,570 135.7% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $19,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,146
98	Black Hills State University	Golf	98602	95.31	970 – 1,180	16474	38927	#98 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Based in Spearfish, Black Hills State University’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 58% of students at Black Hills State University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $98,602 7.7% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $16,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,927
99	Sisseton Wahpeton College	Basketball	79630	82.08	--	3284	55193	#99 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Sport Basketball Top Sports by Revenue $79,630 29.7% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
100	Sisseton Wahpeton College	Volleyball	25864	82.08	--	3284	55193	#100 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Sport Volleyball Top Sports by Revenue $25,864 84.3% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193
101	Sisseton Wahpeton College	Golf	19902	82.08	--	3284	55193	#101 2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota Sisseton Wahpeton College Sisseton, SD Sport Golf Top Sports by Revenue $19,902 26.8% Acceptance Rate 82.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,284 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193

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2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota

Football

$6,705,266 7.7%

98.3%

1,020 – 1,220

$18,233

$49,564

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota

Football

$4,819,690 15.5%

98.8%

1,020 – 1,220

$18,466

$46,290

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota

Basketball

$4,411,737 9.3%

98.3%

1,020 – 1,220

$18,233

$49,564

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota

Basketball

$3,519,097 3.6%

98.8%

1,020 – 1,220

$18,466

$46,290

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota

Football

$2,752,954 11.0%

67.8%

1,090 – 1,290

$25,280

$49,826

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota

Ice Hockey

$2,580,246

67.8%

1,090 – 1,290

$25,280

$49,826

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota

Football

$2,448,778 0.9%

42.6%

970 – 1,210

$23,163

$46,984

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota

Football

$2,012,038 6.9%

83.0%

970 – 1,140

$21,049

$46,712

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota

Football

$1,890,443 0.7%

93.2%

970 – 1,180

$16,873

$41,536

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota

Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

$1,753,710 0.1%

98.8%

1,020 – 1,220

$18,466

$46,290

2026 Top College Sports Programs by Revenue in South Dakota

Football

$1,696,801 6.8%

85.3%

1,180 – 1,350

$20,243

$62,863

$6,705,266
7.7%

$4,819,690
15.5%

$4,411,737
9.3%

$3,519,097
3.6%

$2,752,954
11.0%

$2,448,778
0.9%

$2,012,038
6.9%

$1,890,443
0.7%

$1,753,710
0.1%

$1,696,801
6.8%

$1,675,692
18.0%

$1,577,005
6.8%

$1,555,804
3.2%

$1,311,059
12.9%

$1,278,848
187.6%

$1,259,380
3.0%

$1,216,954
30.1%