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 | Randolph-Macon College | Basketball | 53441 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
Randolph-Macon College
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| 2 | Randolph College | Tennis | 52675 | 93.71 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 20856 | 39122 |
Randolph College
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| 3 | Randolph College | Swimming | 45985 | 93.71 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 20856 | 39122 |
Randolph College
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| 4 | Guilford College | Basketball | 21613 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
Guilford College
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| 5 | Washington and Lee University | Soccer | 21392 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 6 | Washington and Lee University | Golf | 18470 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 7 | Guilford College | Golf | 16894 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
Guilford College
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| 8 | Randolph-Macon College | Football | 13128 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
#8
Randolph-Macon College
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| 9 | Washington and Lee University | Basketball | 11662 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 10 | Washington and Lee University | Swimming | 9988 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 11 | Washington and Lee University | Lacrosse | 9442 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 12 | Randolph-Macon College | Tennis | 9204 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
Randolph-Macon College
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| 13 | Washington and Lee University | Wrestling | 8847 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 14 | Guilford College | Volleyball | 5159 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
Guilford College
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| 15 | Randolph College | Softball | 4567 | 93.71 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 20856 | 39122 |
Randolph College
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| 16 | Guilford College | Tennis | 4337 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
Guilford College
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| 17 | Washington and Lee University | Cross Country | 3822 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 18 | Washington and Lee University | Field Hockey | 2908 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 19 | Washington and Lee University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 2601 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 20 | Washington and Lee University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 2600 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 21 | Guilford College | Swimming | 1682 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
Guilford College
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| 22 | Washington and Lee University | Tennis | 1218 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 23 | Averett University | Baseball | 0 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 24 | Averett University | Basketball | 0 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 25 | Averett University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 26 | Averett University | Football | 0 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 27 | Averett University | Golf | 0 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 28 | Averett University | Lacrosse | 0 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 29 | Averett University | Soccer | 0 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 30 | Averett University | Softball | 0 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 31 | Averett University | Tennis | 0 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 32 | Averett University | Volleyball | 0 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 33 | Averett University | Wrestling | 0 | 47.8 | 870 – 1,150 | 24091 | 46273 |
Averett University
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| 34 | Bridgewater College | Baseball | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 35 | Bridgewater College | Basketball | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 36 | Bridgewater College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 37 | Bridgewater College | Field Hockey | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 38 | Bridgewater College | Football | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 39 | Bridgewater College | Golf | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 40 | Bridgewater College | Lacrosse | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 41 | Bridgewater College | Soccer | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 42 | Bridgewater College | Softball | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 43 | Bridgewater College | Swimming | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 44 | Bridgewater College | Tennis | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 45 | Bridgewater College | Volleyball | 0 | 91.72 | 1,020 – 1,360 | 19660 | 45620 |
Bridgewater College
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| 46 | Eastern Mennonite University | Baseball | 0 | 100 | 1,140 – 1,540 | 24710 | 48158 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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| 47 | Eastern Mennonite University | Basketball | 0 | 100 | 1,140 – 1,540 | 24710 | 48158 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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| 48 | Eastern Mennonite University | Field Hockey | 0 | 100 | 1,140 – 1,540 | 24710 | 48158 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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| 49 | Eastern Mennonite University | Lacrosse | 0 | 100 | 1,140 – 1,540 | 24710 | 48158 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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| 50 | Eastern Mennonite University | Soccer | 0 | 100 | 1,140 – 1,540 | 24710 | 48158 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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| 51 | Eastern Mennonite University | Softball | 0 | 100 | 1,140 – 1,540 | 24710 | 48158 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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| 52 | Eastern Mennonite University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 100 | 1,140 – 1,540 | 24710 | 48158 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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| 53 | Eastern Mennonite University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 100 | 1,140 – 1,540 | 24710 | 48158 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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| 54 | Eastern Mennonite University | Cross Country | 0 | 100 | 1,140 – 1,540 | 24710 | 48158 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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| 55 | Eastern Mennonite University | Volleyball | 0 | 100 | 1,140 – 1,540 | 24710 | 48158 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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| 56 | Eastern Mennonite University | Other Sports | 0 | 100 | 1,140 – 1,540 | 24710 | 48158 |
Eastern Mennonite University
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| 57 | Ferrum College | Baseball | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 58 | Ferrum College | Basketball | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 59 | Ferrum College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 60 | Ferrum College | Field Hockey | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 61 | Ferrum College | Football | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 62 | Ferrum College | Golf | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 63 | Ferrum College | Lacrosse | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 64 | Ferrum College | Soccer | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 65 | Ferrum College | Softball | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 66 | Ferrum College | Tennis | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 67 | Ferrum College | Volleyball | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 68 | Ferrum College | Wrestling | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 69 | Ferrum College | Equestrian | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 22521 | 36418 |
Ferrum College
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| 70 | Guilford College | Baseball | 0 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
#70
Guilford College
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| 71 | Guilford College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
Guilford College
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| 72 | Guilford College | Football | 0 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
Guilford College
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| 73 | Guilford College | Lacrosse | 0 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
Guilford College
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| 74 | Guilford College | Soccer | 0 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
Guilford College
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| 75 | Guilford College | Softball | 0 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
Guilford College
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| 76 | Guilford College | Other Sports | 0 | 83.76 | 900 – 1,150 | 22620 | 40401 |
Guilford College
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| 77 | Hampden-Sydney College | Baseball | 0 | 40.92 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 29578 | 55846 |
Hampden-Sydney College
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| 78 | Hampden-Sydney College | Basketball | 0 | 40.92 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 29578 | 55846 |
Hampden-Sydney College
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| 79 | Hampden-Sydney College | Football | 0 | 40.92 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 29578 | 55846 |
Hampden-Sydney College
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| 80 | Hampden-Sydney College | Golf | 0 | 40.92 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 29578 | 55846 |
Hampden-Sydney College
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| 81 | Hampden-Sydney College | Lacrosse | 0 | 40.92 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 29578 | 55846 |
Hampden-Sydney College
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| 82 | Hampden-Sydney College | Soccer | 0 | 40.92 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 29578 | 55846 |
Hampden-Sydney College
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| 83 | Hampden-Sydney College | Swimming | 0 | 40.92 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 29578 | 55846 |
Hampden-Sydney College
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| 84 | Hampden-Sydney College | Tennis | 0 | 40.92 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 29578 | 55846 |
Hampden-Sydney College
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| 85 | Hampden-Sydney College | Cross Country | 0 | 40.92 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 29578 | 55846 |
Hampden-Sydney College
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| 86 | Randolph-Macon College | Baseball | 0 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
Randolph-Macon College
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| 87 | Randolph-Macon College | Field Hockey | 0 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
Randolph-Macon College
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| 88 | Randolph-Macon College | Golf | 0 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
Randolph-Macon College
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| 89 | Randolph-Macon College | Lacrosse | 0 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
Randolph-Macon College
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| 90 | Randolph-Macon College | Soccer | 0 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
Randolph-Macon College
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| 91 | Randolph-Macon College | Softball | 0 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
Randolph-Macon College
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| 92 | Randolph-Macon College | Swimming | 0 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
Randolph-Macon College
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| 93 | Randolph-Macon College | Volleyball | 0 | 86.61 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 29058 | 48067 |
Randolph-Macon College
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| 94 | Roanoke College | Baseball | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 95 | Roanoke College | Basketball | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 96 | Roanoke College | Field Hockey | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 97 | Roanoke College | Golf | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 98 | Roanoke College | Lacrosse | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 99 | Roanoke College | Soccer | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 100 | Roanoke College | Softball | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 101 | Roanoke College | Swimming | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 102 | Roanoke College | Tennis | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 103 | Roanoke College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 104 | Roanoke College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 105 | Roanoke College | Cross Country | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 106 | Roanoke College | Volleyball | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 107 | Roanoke College | Wrestling | 0 | 80.07 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 27695 | 45330 |
Roanoke College
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| 108 | Shenandoah University | Baseball | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 109 | Shenandoah University | Basketball | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 110 | Shenandoah University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 111 | Shenandoah University | Field Hockey | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 112 | Shenandoah University | Football | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 113 | Shenandoah University | Golf | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 114 | Shenandoah University | Lacrosse | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 115 | Shenandoah University | Soccer | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 116 | Shenandoah University | Softball | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 117 | Shenandoah University | Tennis | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 118 | Shenandoah University | Volleyball | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 119 | Shenandoah University | Wrestling | 0 | 76.95 | 990 – 1,270 | 26400 | 48167 |
Shenandoah University
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| 120 | University of Lynchburg | Baseball | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 121 | University of Lynchburg | Basketball | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 122 | University of Lynchburg | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 123 | University of Lynchburg | Field Hockey | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 124 | University of Lynchburg | Golf | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 125 | University of Lynchburg | Lacrosse | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 126 | University of Lynchburg | Soccer | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 127 | University of Lynchburg | Softball | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 128 | University of Lynchburg | Swimming | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 129 | University of Lynchburg | Tennis | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 130 | University of Lynchburg | Volleyball | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 131 | University of Lynchburg | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 132 | University of Lynchburg | Equestrian | 0 | 43.01 | 1,000 – 1,250 | 22921 | 44261 |
University of Lynchburg
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| 133 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Baseball | 0 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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| 134 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Basketball | 0 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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| 135 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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| 136 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Field Hockey | 0 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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| 137 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Golf | 0 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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| 138 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Lacrosse | 0 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
|
| 139 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Soccer | 0 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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| 140 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Softball | 0 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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| 141 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Swimming | 0 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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| 142 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Tennis | 0 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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| 143 | Virginia Wesleyan University | Volleyball | 0 | 72.87 | 1,190 – 1,370 | 21862 | 39200 |
Virginia Wesleyan University
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| 144 | Washington and Lee University | Baseball | 0 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 145 | Washington and Lee University | Football | 0 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 146 | Washington and Lee University | Volleyball | 0 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 147 | Washington and Lee University | Equestrian | 0 | 13.97 | 1,450 – 1,530 | 24667 | 76516 |
Washington and Lee University
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| 148 | Randolph College | Lacrosse | -5815 | 93.71 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 20856 | 39122 |
Randolph College
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| 149 | Randolph College | Volleyball | -7433 | 93.71 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 20856 | 39122 |
Randolph College
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| 150 | Randolph College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -13349 | 93.71 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 20856 | 39122 |
Randolph College
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| 151 | Randolph College | Soccer | -24815 | 93.71 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 20856 | 39122 |
Randolph College
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| 152 | Randolph College | Basketball | -51815 | 93.71 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 20856 | 39122 |
Randolph College
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