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 | Dallas Baptist University | Baseball | 1183684 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 2 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Basketball | 437941 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 3 | Lubbock Christian University | Basketball | 340659 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 4 | Oklahoma Christian University | Basketball | 263148 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 5 | Oklahoma Christian University | Golf | 254205 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 6 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Golf | 230756 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 7 | Oklahoma Christian University | Baseball | 180001 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 8 | Oklahoma Christian University | Softball | 156633 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 9 | Oklahoma Christian University | Soccer | 156271 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 10 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Swimming | 117821 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 11 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Softball | 109871 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 12 | Dallas Baptist University | Soccer | 100921 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 13 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Baseball | 97506 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 14 | Lubbock Christian University | Baseball | 90946 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 15 | Saint Edward's University | Baseball | 77539 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
Saint Edward's University
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| 16 | Angelo State University | Football | 72956 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
#16
Angelo State University
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| 17 | Saint Edward's University | Basketball | 65479 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
Saint Edward's University
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| 18 | Angelo State University | Golf | 63718 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 19 | Lubbock Christian University | Volleyball | 63245 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 20 | Dallas Baptist University | Golf | 61100 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 21 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Volleyball | 59073 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 22 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Cross Country | 56833 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 23 | Angelo State University | Soccer | 56208 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 24 | Lubbock Christian University | Tennis | 55362 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 25 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Volleyball | 52320 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 26 | Western New Mexico University | Football | 44285 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 27 | Lubbock Christian University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 42494 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 28 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Softball | 38462 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 29 | Angelo State University | Basketball | 32553 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 30 | Lubbock Christian University | Soccer | 29960 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 31 | Saint Edward's University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 24982 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
#31
Saint Edward's University
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| 32 | Angelo State University | Volleyball | 24024 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 33 | Angelo State University | Baseball | 18984 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 34 | Dallas Baptist University | Basketball | 18333 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 35 | Saint Edward's University | Soccer | 17844 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
Saint Edward's University
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| 36 | Oklahoma Christian University | Volleyball | 17324 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 37 | Cameron University | Baseball | 16494 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 38 | Dallas Baptist University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 14600 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 39 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Soccer | 13340 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 40 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Basketball | 12844 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 41 | Dallas Baptist University | Tennis | 12670 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 42 | Saint Edward's University | Softball | 12221 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
Saint Edward's University
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| 43 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Golf | 11225 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 44 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Golf | 10526 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 45 | Lubbock Christian University | Golf | 8750 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 46 | Western New Mexico University | Basketball | 8663 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 47 | Cameron University | Basketball | 8289 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 48 | Cameron University | Golf | 7106 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 49 | Dallas Baptist University | Volleyball | 6110 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 50 | Cameron University | Volleyball | 4822 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 51 | Angelo State University | Softball | 4440 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 52 | Cameron University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 4341 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 53 | Angelo State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 4197 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 54 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Basketball | 3455 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 55 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Tennis | 3313 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 56 | Western New Mexico University | Tennis | 2699 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 57 | Western New Mexico University | Cross Country | 2227 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 58 | Angelo State University | Tennis | 2178 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 59 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Football | 2159 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 60 | Western New Mexico University | Golf | 1772 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 61 | Lubbock Christian University | Softball | 1620 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 62 | Cameron University | Softball | 1447 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 63 | Western New Mexico University | Softball | 1079 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 64 | Western New Mexico University | Volleyball | 1064 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 65 | Western New Mexico University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 798 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 66 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 326 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 67 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Volleyball | 152 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 68 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Beach Volleyball | 76 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 69 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Baseball | 66 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 70 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Softball | 6 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 71 | Dallas Baptist University | Other Sports | 0 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 72 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Baseball | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 73 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Basketball | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 74 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 75 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Football | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 76 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Soccer | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 77 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Softball | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 78 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Volleyball | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 79 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Rodeo | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 80 | Midwestern State University | Basketball | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 81 | Midwestern State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 82 | Midwestern State University | Football | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 83 | Midwestern State University | Golf | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 84 | Midwestern State University | Soccer | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 85 | Midwestern State University | Softball | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 86 | Midwestern State University | Tennis | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 87 | Midwestern State University | Volleyball | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 88 | Texas A&M International University | Baseball | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 89 | Texas A&M International University | Basketball | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 90 | Texas A&M International University | Golf | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 91 | Texas A&M International University | Soccer | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 92 | Texas A&M International University | Softball | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 93 | Texas A&M International University | Cross Country | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 94 | Texas A&M International University | Volleyball | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 95 | Texas Woman's University | Basketball | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 96 | Texas Woman's University | Gymnastics | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 97 | Texas Woman's University | Soccer | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 98 | Texas Woman's University | Softball | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 99 | Texas Woman's University | Synchronized Swimming | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 100 | Texas Woman's University | Volleyball | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 101 | Texas Woman's University | Wrestling | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 102 | Texas Woman's University | Other Sports | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 103 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Other Sports | 0 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
#103
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 104 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Baseball | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 105 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Basketball | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 106 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Golf | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 107 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Tennis | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 108 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Cross Country | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 109 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Volleyball | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 110 | West Texas A & M University | Baseball | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 111 | West Texas A & M University | Basketball | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 112 | West Texas A & M University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 113 | West Texas A & M University | Football | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 114 | West Texas A & M University | Golf | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 115 | West Texas A & M University | Soccer | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 116 | West Texas A & M University | Softball | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 117 | West Texas A & M University | Volleyball | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 118 | Western Oregon University | Baseball | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 119 | Western Oregon University | Basketball | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 120 | Western Oregon University | Football | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 121 | Western Oregon University | Soccer | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 122 | Western Oregon University | Softball | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 123 | Western Oregon University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
#123
Western Oregon University
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| 124 | Western Oregon University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
#124
Western Oregon University
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| 125 | Western Oregon University | Cross Country | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
#125
Western Oregon University
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| 126 | Western Oregon University | Volleyball | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 127 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Track and Field (Outdoor) | -1 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 128 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Cross Country | -5 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 129 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Track and Field (Indoor) | -44 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 130 | Cameron University | Tennis | -2145 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 131 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Tennis | -10156 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 132 | Saint Edward's University | Volleyball | -28432 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
Saint Edward's University
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| 133 | Lubbock Christian University | Other Sports | -44744 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 134 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Tennis | -129524 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 135 | Oklahoma Christian University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -135787 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
|
| 136 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Baseball | -156499 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 137 | Oklahoma Christian University | Bowling | -161355 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
#137
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 138 | Oklahoma Christian University | Swimming | -161946 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 139 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Soccer | -299602 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 140 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Football | -426670 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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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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