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 | The University of Texas at Austin | Football | 138960893 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
#1
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 2 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Football | 59065909 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
#2
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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| 3 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Football | 32947829 | 75.04 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 18291 | 46855 |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
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| 4 | Texas Tech University | Football | 27864062 | 72.65 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 16773 | 52588 |
Texas Tech University
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| 5 | Iowa State University | Football | 26587383 | 88.66 | 1,090 – 1,330 | 17354 | 53873 |
Iowa State University
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| 6 | Kansas State University | Football | 23681530 | 81.99 | 1,050 – 1,280 | 18745 | 49330 |
Kansas State University
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| 7 | West Virginia University | Football | 21598428 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 8 | Texas Christian University | Football | 21150027 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
#8
Texas Christian University
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| 9 | Brigham Young University | Football | 9293148 | 69.19 | 1,310 – 1,440 | 14643 | 58450 |
#9
Brigham Young University
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| 10 | University of Kansas | Football | 8039431 | 93.48 | 1,050 – 1,310 | 18322 | 51217 |
University of Kansas
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| 11 | Iowa State University | Basketball | 3194327 | 88.66 | 1,090 – 1,330 | 17354 | 53873 |
#11
Iowa State University
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| 12 | Kansas State University | Basketball | 3010716 | 81.99 | 1,050 – 1,280 | 18745 | 49330 |
Kansas State University
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| 13 | Brigham Young University | Basketball | 2966424 | 69.19 | 1,310 – 1,440 | 14643 | 58450 |
Brigham Young University
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| 14 | Baylor University | Football | 2531585 | 51.28 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 49727 | 56532 |
Baylor University
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| 15 | West Virginia University | Basketball | 1722224 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 16 | Brigham Young University | Golf | 1520621 | 69.19 | 1,310 – 1,440 | 14643 | 58450 |
Brigham Young University
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| 17 | The University of Texas at Austin | Basketball | 1365385 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 18 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Basketball | 797480 | 75.04 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 18291 | 46855 |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
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| 19 | Baylor University | Baseball | 0 | 51.28 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 49727 | 56532 |
Baylor University
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| 20 | Baylor University | Basketball | 0 | 51.28 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 49727 | 56532 |
Baylor University
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| 21 | Baylor University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 51.28 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 49727 | 56532 |
Baylor University
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| 22 | Baylor University | Golf | 0 | 51.28 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 49727 | 56532 |
Baylor University
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| 23 | Baylor University | Gymnastics | 0 | 51.28 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 49727 | 56532 |
Baylor University
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| 24 | Baylor University | Soccer | 0 | 51.28 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 49727 | 56532 |
Baylor University
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| 25 | Baylor University | Softball | 0 | 51.28 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 49727 | 56532 |
Baylor University
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| 26 | Baylor University | Tennis | 0 | 51.28 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 49727 | 56532 |
Baylor University
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| 27 | Baylor University | Volleyball | 0 | 51.28 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 49727 | 56532 |
Baylor University
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| 28 | Baylor University | Equestrian | 0 | 51.28 | 1,180 – 1,380 | 49727 | 56532 |
Baylor University
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| 29 | University of Central Florida | Baseball | 0 | 44.71 | 1,210 – 1,350 | 13110 | 47137 |
University of Central Florida
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| 30 | University of Central Florida | Basketball | 0 | 44.71 | 1,210 – 1,350 | 13110 | 47137 |
University of Central Florida
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| 31 | University of Central Florida | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 44.71 | 1,210 – 1,350 | 13110 | 47137 |
University of Central Florida
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| 32 | University of Central Florida | Football | 0 | 44.71 | 1,210 – 1,350 | 13110 | 47137 |
University of Central Florida
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| 33 | University of Central Florida | Golf | 0 | 44.71 | 1,210 – 1,350 | 13110 | 47137 |
University of Central Florida
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| 34 | University of Central Florida | Rowing | 0 | 44.71 | 1,210 – 1,350 | 13110 | 47137 |
University of Central Florida
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| 35 | University of Central Florida | Soccer | 0 | 44.71 | 1,210 – 1,350 | 13110 | 47137 |
University of Central Florida
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| 36 | University of Central Florida | Softball | 0 | 44.71 | 1,210 – 1,350 | 13110 | 47137 |
University of Central Florida
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| 37 | University of Central Florida | Tennis | 0 | 44.71 | 1,210 – 1,350 | 13110 | 47137 |
University of Central Florida
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| 38 | University of Central Florida | Volleyball | 0 | 44.71 | 1,210 – 1,350 | 13110 | 47137 |
University of Central Florida
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| 39 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Baseball | 0 | 85.29 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 21511 | 48310 |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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| 40 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Basketball | 0 | 85.29 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 21511 | 48310 |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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| 41 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 85.29 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 21511 | 48310 |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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| 42 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Football | 0 | 85.29 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 21511 | 48310 |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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| 43 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Golf | 0 | 85.29 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 21511 | 48310 |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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| 44 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Lacrosse | 0 | 85.29 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 21511 | 48310 |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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| 45 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Soccer | 0 | 85.29 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 21511 | 48310 |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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| 46 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 85.29 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 21511 | 48310 |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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| 47 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Tennis | 0 | 85.29 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 21511 | 48310 |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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| 48 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Volleyball | 0 | 85.29 | 1,180 – 1,350 | 21511 | 48310 |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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| 49 | University of Houston | Baseball | 0 | 73.92 | 1,160 – 1,340 | 13738 | 52768 | |
| 50 | University of Houston | Basketball | 0 | 73.92 | 1,160 – 1,340 | 13738 | 52768 | |
| 51 | University of Houston | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 73.92 | 1,160 – 1,340 | 13738 | 52768 | |
| 52 | University of Houston | Football | 0 | 73.92 | 1,160 – 1,340 | 13738 | 52768 | |
| 53 | University of Houston | Golf | 0 | 73.92 | 1,160 – 1,340 | 13738 | 52768 | |
| 54 | University of Houston | Soccer | 0 | 73.92 | 1,160 – 1,340 | 13738 | 52768 | |
| 55 | University of Houston | Softball | 0 | 73.92 | 1,160 – 1,340 | 13738 | 52768 | |
| 56 | University of Houston | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 73.92 | 1,160 – 1,340 | 13738 | 52768 | |
| 57 | University of Houston | Tennis | 0 | 73.92 | 1,160 – 1,340 | 13738 | 52768 | |
| 58 | University of Houston | Volleyball | 0 | 73.92 | 1,160 – 1,340 | 13738 | 52768 | |
| 59 | West Virginia University | Baseball | 0 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 60 | West Virginia University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 61 | West Virginia University | Golf | 0 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 62 | West Virginia University | Gymnastics | 0 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 63 | West Virginia University | Rifle | 0 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 64 | West Virginia University | Rowing | 0 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
#64
West Virginia University
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| 65 | West Virginia University | Soccer | 0 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 66 | West Virginia University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 67 | West Virginia University | Tennis | 0 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 68 | West Virginia University | Volleyball | 0 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 69 | West Virginia University | Wrestling | 0 | 77.8 | 1,020 – 1,230 | 13691 | 45181 |
West Virginia University
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| 70 | Kansas State University | Rowing | -115682 | 81.99 | 1,050 – 1,280 | 18745 | 49330 |
Kansas State University
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| 71 | Kansas State University | Volleyball | -236542 | 81.99 | 1,050 – 1,280 | 18745 | 49330 |
Kansas State University
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| 72 | Texas Christian University | Rifle | -294413 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
Texas Christian University
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| 73 | Texas Christian University | Other Sports | -375949 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
#73
Texas Christian University
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| 74 | Kansas State University | Soccer | -378586 | 81.99 | 1,050 – 1,280 | 18745 | 49330 |
Kansas State University
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| 75 | University of Kansas | Tennis | -394251 | 93.48 | 1,050 – 1,310 | 18322 | 51217 |
University of Kansas
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| 76 | Kansas State University | Tennis | -418888 | 81.99 | 1,050 – 1,280 | 18745 | 49330 |
Kansas State University
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| 77 | Kansas State University | Baseball | -433317 | 81.99 | 1,050 – 1,280 | 18745 | 49330 |
Kansas State University
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| 78 | University of Kansas | Swimming and Diving (combined) | -438212 | 93.48 | 1,050 – 1,310 | 18322 | 51217 |
University of Kansas
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| 79 | Brigham Young University | Volleyball | -553126 | 69.19 | 1,310 – 1,440 | 14643 | 58450 |
Brigham Young University
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| 80 | University of Kansas | Golf | -561653 | 93.48 | 1,050 – 1,310 | 18322 | 51217 |
University of Kansas
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| 81 | University of Kansas | Volleyball | -566798 | 93.48 | 1,050 – 1,310 | 18322 | 51217 |
University of Kansas
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| 82 | University of Kansas | Rowing | -593847 | 93.48 | 1,050 – 1,310 | 18322 | 51217 |
University of Kansas
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| 83 | University of Kansas | Softball | -635073 | 93.48 | 1,050 – 1,310 | 18322 | 51217 |
University of Kansas
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| 84 | Texas Christian University | Beach Volleyball | -642218 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
Texas Christian University
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| 85 | University of Kansas | Soccer | -686717 | 93.48 | 1,050 – 1,310 | 18322 | 51217 |
University of Kansas
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| 86 | Kansas State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -742438 | 81.99 | 1,050 – 1,280 | 18745 | 49330 |
Kansas State University
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| 87 | The University of Texas at Austin | Beach Volleyball | -766247 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 88 | Texas Christian University | Golf | -888503 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
Texas Christian University
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| 89 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Baseball | -948649 | 75.04 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 18291 | 46855 |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
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| 90 | University of Kansas | Baseball | -968367 | 93.48 | 1,050 – 1,310 | 18322 | 51217 |
University of Kansas
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| 91 | Iowa State University | Tennis | -1021300 | 88.66 | 1,090 – 1,330 | 17354 | 53873 |
Iowa State University
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| 92 | Brigham Young University | Gymnastics | -1076286 | 69.19 | 1,310 – 1,440 | 14643 | 58450 |
Brigham Young University
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| 93 | Kansas State University | Golf | -1084560 | 81.99 | 1,050 – 1,280 | 18745 | 49330 |
Kansas State University
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| 94 | Texas Christian University | Soccer | -1145025 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
Texas Christian University
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| 95 | Texas Christian University | Equestrian | -1150881 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
Texas Christian University
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| 96 | Texas Christian University | Tennis | -1182105 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
Texas Christian University
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| 97 | Brigham Young University | Tennis | -1184640 | 69.19 | 1,310 – 1,440 | 14643 | 58450 |
Brigham Young University
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| 98 | Texas Christian University | Volleyball | -1227557 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
Texas Christian University
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| 99 | Iowa State University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | -1337363 | 88.66 | 1,090 – 1,330 | 17354 | 53873 |
Iowa State University
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| 100 | The University of Texas at Austin | Soccer | -1444150 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 101 | Brigham Young University | Soccer | -1462468 | 69.19 | 1,310 – 1,440 | 14643 | 58450 |
Brigham Young University
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| 102 | Texas Tech University | Basketball | -1484920 | 72.65 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 16773 | 52588 |
Texas Tech University
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| 103 | Brigham Young University | Softball | -1493486 | 69.19 | 1,310 – 1,440 | 14643 | 58450 |
Brigham Young University
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| 104 | Texas Tech University | Volleyball | -1534994 | 72.65 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 16773 | 52588 |
Texas Tech University
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| 105 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Soccer | -1553109 | 75.04 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 18291 | 46855 |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
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| 106 | University of Kansas | Basketball | -1595260 | 93.48 | 1,050 – 1,310 | 18322 | 51217 |
University of Kansas
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| 107 | University of Kansas | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -1599253 | 93.48 | 1,050 – 1,310 | 18322 | 51217 |
University of Kansas
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| 108 | Texas Christian University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | -1607216 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
Texas Christian University
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| 109 | The University of Texas at Austin | Golf | -1647276 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 110 | Iowa State University | Softball | -1680008 | 88.66 | 1,090 – 1,330 | 17354 | 53873 |
Iowa State University
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| 111 | Iowa State University | Gymnastics | -1682340 | 88.66 | 1,090 – 1,330 | 17354 | 53873 |
Iowa State University
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| 112 | Texas Tech University | Tennis | -1728546 | 72.65 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 16773 | 52588 |
Texas Tech University
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| 113 | Iowa State University | Soccer | -1731297 | 88.66 | 1,090 – 1,330 | 17354 | 53873 |
Iowa State University
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| 114 | Texas Christian University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -1741203 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
Texas Christian University
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| 115 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Basketball | -1780809 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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| 116 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Wrestling | -1804453 | 75.04 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 18291 | 46855 |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
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| 117 | Iowa State University | Volleyball | -1815091 | 88.66 | 1,090 – 1,330 | 17354 | 53873 |
Iowa State University
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| 118 | Brigham Young University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | -1938849 | 69.19 | 1,310 – 1,440 | 14643 | 58450 |
Brigham Young University
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| 119 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Equestrian | -1965063 | 75.04 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 18291 | 46855 |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
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| 120 | Iowa State University | Wrestling | -2054912 | 88.66 | 1,090 – 1,330 | 17354 | 53873 |
#120
Iowa State University
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| 121 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Softball | -2077140 | 75.04 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 18291 | 46855 |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
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| 122 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Wrestling | -2096597 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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| 123 | The University of Texas at Austin | Softball | -2115381 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 124 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Volleyball | -2127429 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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| 125 | Brigham Young University | Baseball | -2132763 | 69.19 | 1,310 – 1,440 | 14643 | 58450 |
Brigham Young University
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| 126 | Texas Tech University | Soccer | -2210398 | 72.65 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 16773 | 52588 |
Texas Tech University
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| 127 | Texas Christian University | Baseball | -2272851 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
Texas Christian University
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| 128 | The University of Texas at Austin | Volleyball | -2278600 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 129 | Texas Tech University | Golf | -2283126 | 72.65 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 16773 | 52588 |
Texas Tech University
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| 130 | Iowa State University | Golf | -2441896 | 88.66 | 1,090 – 1,330 | 17354 | 53873 |
Iowa State University
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| 131 | The University of Texas at Austin | Rowing | -2492985 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 132 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Golf | -2502061 | 75.04 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 18291 | 46855 |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
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| 133 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Tennis | -2511388 | 75.04 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 18291 | 46855 |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
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| 134 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Golf | -2686234 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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| 135 | The University of Texas at Austin | Tennis | -2778045 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 136 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Softball | -2854190 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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| 137 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Tennis | -2900473 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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| 138 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Soccer | -2907934 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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| 139 | Texas Tech University | Baseball | -2996130 | 72.65 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 16773 | 52588 |
Texas Tech University
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| 140 | Texas Tech University | Softball | -3008233 | 72.65 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 16773 | 52588 |
Texas Tech University
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| 141 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Rowing | -3035048 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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| 142 | Texas Christian University | Basketball | -3477769 | 44.49 | 1,190 – 1,380 | 39005 | 60435 |
Texas Christian University
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| 143 | Brigham Young University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -3822261 | 69.19 | 1,310 – 1,440 | 14643 | 58450 |
Brigham Young University
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| 144 | The University of Texas at Austin | Swimming and Diving (combined) | -4074752 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 145 | Iowa State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -4263409 | 88.66 | 1,090 – 1,330 | 17354 | 53873 |
Iowa State University
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| 146 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Baseball | -4331967 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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| 147 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -4456743 | 75.04 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 18291 | 46855 |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
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| 148 | The University of Texas at Austin | Baseball | -5114693 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 149 | The University of Texas at Austin | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -5611436 | 26.64 | 1,230 – 1,500 | 18036 | 60896 |
The University of Texas at Austin
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| 150 | Texas Tech University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -6021322 | 72.65 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 16773 | 52588 |
Texas Tech University
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| 151 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -6249105 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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| 152 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Gymnastics | -6283472 | 76.6 | 1,140 – 1,340 | 19900 | 52216 |
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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