This ranking is based on which sports at each institution are the most profitable. Profitable sports programs generally indicate that sports teams on that campus are competitive and draw many fans to games or outings.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Basketball | 2365899 | 79.6 | 1,110 – 1,320 | 15045 | 48812 |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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| 2 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Tennis | 2301750 | 13.98 | 1,400 – 1,510 | 47427 | 50220 |
#2
Tulane University of Louisiana
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| 3 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 2107516 | 13.98 | 1,400 – 1,510 | 47427 | 50220 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
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| 4 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 1745267 | 13.98 | 1,400 – 1,510 | 47427 | 50220 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
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| 5 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Volleyball | 1534471 | 13.98 | 1,400 – 1,510 | 47427 | 50220 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
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| 6 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Football | 1322448 | 13.98 | 1,400 – 1,510 | 47427 | 50220 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
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| 7 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Football | 1280271 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 8 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Beach Volleyball | 1272914 | 13.98 | 1,400 – 1,510 | 47427 | 50220 |
#8
Tulane University of Louisiana
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| 9 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Golf | 1225121 | 13.98 | 1,400 – 1,510 | 47427 | 50220 |
#9
Tulane University of Louisiana
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| 10 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Bowling | 1211205 | 13.98 | 1,400 – 1,510 | 47427 | 50220 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
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| 11 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Baseball | 1204448 | 79.6 | 1,110 – 1,320 | 15045 | 48812 |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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| 12 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Sailing | 1030116 | 13.98 | 1,400 – 1,510 | 47427 | 50220 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
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| 13 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Baseball | 637236 | 13.98 | 1,400 – 1,510 | 47427 | 50220 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
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| 14 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Basketball | 488336 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 15 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Soccer | 111166 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 16 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Golf | 92492 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 17 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Tennis | 92134 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 18 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Baseball | 82264 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 19 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 75704 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 20 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Softball | 62258 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 21 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Beach Volleyball | 47792 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 22 | East Carolina University | Softball | 47659 | 89.21 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 13755 | 46420 |
East Carolina University
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| 23 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Rifle | 46067 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 24 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Volleyball | 46067 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 25 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Bowling | 46067 | 88.18 | 1,150 – 1,380 | 17997 | 46572 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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| 26 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Soccer | 36950 | 79.6 | 1,110 – 1,320 | 15045 | 48812 |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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| 27 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Volleyball | 27822 | 79.6 | 1,110 – 1,320 | 15045 | 48812 |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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| 28 | East Carolina University | Basketball | 25938 | 89.21 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 13755 | 46420 |
East Carolina University
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| 29 | East Carolina University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 24990 | 89.21 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 13755 | 46420 |
East Carolina University
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| 30 | East Carolina University | Golf | 18348 | 89.21 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 13755 | 46420 |
East Carolina University
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| 31 | East Carolina University | Lacrosse | 15299 | 89.21 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 13755 | 46420 |
East Carolina University
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| 32 | East Carolina University | Baseball | 12710 | 89.21 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 13755 | 46420 |
East Carolina University
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| 33 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 11923 | 79.6 | 1,110 – 1,320 | 15045 | 48812 |
#33
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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| 34 | East Carolina University | Volleyball | 11694 | 89.21 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 13755 | 46420 |
East Carolina University
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| 35 | East Carolina University | Soccer | 10261 | 89.21 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 13755 | 46420 |
East Carolina University
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| 36 | East Carolina University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 8176 | 89.21 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 13755 | 46420 |
East Carolina University
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| 37 | East Carolina University | Football | 7546 | 89.21 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 13755 | 46420 |
East Carolina University
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| 38 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Softball | 6569 | 79.6 | 1,110 – 1,320 | 15045 | 48812 |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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| 39 | East Carolina University | Tennis | 5763 | 89.21 | 1,080 – 1,240 | 13755 | 46420 |
East Carolina University
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| 40 | Florida Atlantic University | Baseball | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 41 | Florida Atlantic University | Basketball | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 42 | Florida Atlantic University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 43 | Florida Atlantic University | Football | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 44 | Florida Atlantic University | Golf | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 45 | Florida Atlantic University | Soccer | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 46 | Florida Atlantic University | Softball | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 47 | Florida Atlantic University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 48 | Florida Atlantic University | Tennis | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 49 | Florida Atlantic University | Cross Country | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 50 | Florida Atlantic University | Volleyball | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 51 | Florida Atlantic University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 66.13 | 1,050 – 1,210 | 10225 | 45647 |
Florida Atlantic University
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| 52 | Rice University | Baseball | 0 | 8 | 1,510 – 1,570 | 23589 | 79751 |
Rice University
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| 53 | Rice University | Basketball | 0 | 8 | 1,510 – 1,570 | 23589 | 79751 |
Rice University
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| 54 | Rice University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 8 | 1,510 – 1,570 | 23589 | 79751 |
Rice University
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| 55 | Rice University | Football | 0 | 8 | 1,510 – 1,570 | 23589 | 79751 |
Rice University
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| 56 | Rice University | Golf | 0 | 8 | 1,510 – 1,570 | 23589 | 79751 |
Rice University
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| 57 | Rice University | Soccer | 0 | 8 | 1,510 – 1,570 | 23589 | 79751 |
Rice University
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| 58 | Rice University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 8 | 1,510 – 1,570 | 23589 | 79751 |
#58
Rice University
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| 59 | Rice University | Tennis | 0 | 8 | 1,510 – 1,570 | 23589 | 79751 |
Rice University
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| 60 | Rice University | Volleyball | 0 | 8 | 1,510 – 1,570 | 23589 | 79751 |
Rice University
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| 61 | Temple University | Basketball | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 62 | Temple University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 63 | Temple University | Fencing | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 64 | Temple University | Field Hockey | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 65 | Temple University | Football | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 66 | Temple University | Golf | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 67 | Temple University | Gymnastics | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 68 | Temple University | Lacrosse | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 69 | Temple University | Rowing | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 70 | Temple University | Soccer | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 71 | Temple University | Tennis | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 72 | Temple University | Cross Country | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 73 | Temple University | Volleyball | 0 | 80.41 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 28088 | 50860 |
Temple University
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| 74 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | Baseball | 0 | 86.79 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 10959 | 46340 |
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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| 75 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | Basketball | 0 | 86.79 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 10959 | 46340 |
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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| 76 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 86.79 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 10959 | 46340 |
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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| 77 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | Football | 0 | 86.79 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 10959 | 46340 |
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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| 78 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | Golf | 0 | 86.79 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 10959 | 46340 |
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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| 79 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | Soccer | 0 | 86.79 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 10959 | 46340 |
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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| 80 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | Softball | 0 | 86.79 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 10959 | 46340 |
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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| 81 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | Tennis | 0 | 86.79 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 10959 | 46340 |
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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| 82 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | Volleyball | 0 | 86.79 | 1,010 – 1,220 | 10959 | 46340 |
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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| 83 | University of Memphis | Baseball | 0 | 72.03 | 970 – 1,180 | 12756 | 40921 |
University of Memphis
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| 84 | University of Memphis | Basketball | 0 | 72.03 | 970 – 1,180 | 12756 | 40921 |
University of Memphis
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| 85 | University of Memphis | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 72.03 | 970 – 1,180 | 12756 | 40921 |
University of Memphis
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| 86 | University of Memphis | Football | 0 | 72.03 | 970 – 1,180 | 12756 | 40921 |
University of Memphis
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| 87 | University of Memphis | Golf | 0 | 72.03 | 970 – 1,180 | 12756 | 40921 |
University of Memphis
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| 88 | University of Memphis | Rifle | 0 | 72.03 | 970 – 1,180 | 12756 | 40921 |
University of Memphis
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| 89 | University of Memphis | Soccer | 0 | 72.03 | 970 – 1,180 | 12756 | 40921 |
University of Memphis
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| 90 | University of Memphis | Softball | 0 | 72.03 | 970 – 1,180 | 12756 | 40921 |
University of Memphis
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| 91 | University of Memphis | Tennis | 0 | 72.03 | 970 – 1,180 | 12756 | 40921 |
University of Memphis
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| 92 | University of Memphis | Volleyball | 0 | 72.03 | 970 – 1,180 | 12756 | 40921 |
University of Memphis
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| 93 | University of North Texas | Basketball | 0 | 72.23 | 990 – 1,240 | 15965 | 46304 |
University of North Texas
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| 94 | University of North Texas | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 72.23 | 990 – 1,240 | 15965 | 46304 |
University of North Texas
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| 95 | University of North Texas | Football | 0 | 72.23 | 990 – 1,240 | 15965 | 46304 |
University of North Texas
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| 96 | University of North Texas | Golf | 0 | 72.23 | 990 – 1,240 | 15965 | 46304 |
University of North Texas
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| 97 | University of North Texas | Soccer | 0 | 72.23 | 990 – 1,240 | 15965 | 46304 |
University of North Texas
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| 98 | University of North Texas | Softball | 0 | 72.23 | 990 – 1,240 | 15965 | 46304 |
University of North Texas
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| 99 | University of North Texas | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 72.23 | 990 – 1,240 | 15965 | 46304 |
University of North Texas
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| 100 | University of North Texas | Tennis | 0 | 72.23 | 990 – 1,240 | 15965 | 46304 |
University of North Texas
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| 101 | University of North Texas | Volleyball | 0 | 72.23 | 990 – 1,240 | 15965 | 46304 |
University of North Texas
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| 102 | University of South Florida | Baseball | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
University of South Florida
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| 103 | University of South Florida | Basketball | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
University of South Florida
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| 104 | University of South Florida | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
University of South Florida
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| 105 | University of South Florida | Football | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
University of South Florida
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| 106 | University of South Florida | Golf | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
University of South Florida
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| 107 | University of South Florida | Lacrosse | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
University of South Florida
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| 108 | University of South Florida | Soccer | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
University of South Florida
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| 109 | University of South Florida | Softball | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
University of South Florida
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| 110 | University of South Florida | Tennis | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
University of South Florida
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| 111 | University of South Florida | Volleyball | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
University of South Florida
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| 112 | University of South Florida | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
#112
University of South Florida
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| 113 | University of South Florida | Sailing | 0 | 43.19 | 1,150 – 1,330 | 11579 | 48328 |
University of South Florida
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| 114 | University of Tulsa | Basketball | 0 | 61.51 | 1,220 – 1,510 | 13095 | 54779 |
University of Tulsa
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| 115 | University of Tulsa | Football | 0 | 61.51 | 1,220 – 1,510 | 13095 | 54779 |
University of Tulsa
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| 116 | University of Tulsa | Golf | 0 | 61.51 | 1,220 – 1,510 | 13095 | 54779 |
University of Tulsa
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| 117 | University of Tulsa | Rowing | 0 | 61.51 | 1,220 – 1,510 | 13095 | 54779 |
University of Tulsa
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| 118 | University of Tulsa | Soccer | 0 | 61.51 | 1,220 – 1,510 | 13095 | 54779 |
University of Tulsa
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| 119 | University of Tulsa | Softball | 0 | 61.51 | 1,220 – 1,510 | 13095 | 54779 |
University of Tulsa
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| 120 | University of Tulsa | Tennis | 0 | 61.51 | 1,220 – 1,510 | 13095 | 54779 |
University of Tulsa
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| 121 | University of Tulsa | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 61.51 | 1,220 – 1,510 | 13095 | 54779 |
University of Tulsa
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| 122 | University of Tulsa | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 61.51 | 1,220 – 1,510 | 13095 | 54779 |
University of Tulsa
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| 123 | University of Tulsa | Cross Country | 0 | 61.51 | 1,220 – 1,510 | 13095 | 54779 |
University of Tulsa
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| 124 | University of Tulsa | Volleyball | 0 | 61.51 | 1,220 – 1,510 | 13095 | 54779 |
University of Tulsa
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| 125 | Wichita State University | Baseball | 0 | 93.95 | 930 – 1,220 | 14228 | 44043 |
Wichita State University
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| 126 | Wichita State University | Basketball | 0 | 93.95 | 930 – 1,220 | 14228 | 44043 |
Wichita State University
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| 127 | Wichita State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 93.95 | 930 – 1,220 | 14228 | 44043 |
Wichita State University
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| 128 | Wichita State University | Golf | 0 | 93.95 | 930 – 1,220 | 14228 | 44043 |
Wichita State University
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| 129 | Wichita State University | Softball | 0 | 93.95 | 930 – 1,220 | 14228 | 44043 |
Wichita State University
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| 130 | Wichita State University | Tennis | 0 | 93.95 | 930 – 1,220 | 14228 | 44043 |
Wichita State University
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| 131 | Wichita State University | Volleyball | 0 | 93.95 | 930 – 1,220 | 14228 | 44043 |
Wichita State University
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| 132 | Wichita State University | Bowling | 0 | 93.95 | 930 – 1,220 | 14228 | 44043 |
#132
Wichita State University
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| 133 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Lacrosse | -3616 | 79.6 | 1,110 – 1,320 | 15045 | 48812 |
#133
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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| 134 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Golf | -8468 | 79.6 | 1,110 – 1,320 | 15045 | 48812 |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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| 135 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Tennis | -16304 | 79.6 | 1,110 – 1,320 | 15045 | 48812 |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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| 136 | Tulane University of Louisiana | Basketball | -1706108 | 13.98 | 1,400 – 1,510 | 47427 | 50220 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
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| 137 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Football | -3625223 | 79.6 | 1,110 – 1,320 | 15045 | 48812 |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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