This ranking is based on the profitability of each sports program at a college or university, divided by the number of college athletes on in that sport. Institutions with higher profitability per athlete may have an overall higher profit from sports or a relatively lower number of student athletes.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Anselm College | Basketball | 5655.89 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
#1
Saint Anselm College
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| 2 | Plymouth State University | Skiing | 1512.6 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 3 | Saint Anselm College | Baseball | 1448.32 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 4 | Saint Anselm College | Bowling | 1268.57 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 5 | Saint Anselm College | Soccer | 1179.96 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 6 | Plymouth State University | Tennis | 834 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 7 | Saint Anselm College | Cross Country | 671.6 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 8 | Rivier University | Ice Hockey | 670.95 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,110 | 28227 | 54599 |
Rivier University
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| 9 | Saint Anselm College | Golf | 636.26 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 10 | Plymouth State University | Volleyball | 613.53 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 11 | Saint Anselm College | Lacrosse | 547.59 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 12 | Saint Anselm College | Volleyball | 432.5 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 13 | Plymouth State University | Soccer | 388.69 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 14 | Plymouth State University | Football | 359.6 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 15 | Plymouth State University | Swimming | 344 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 16 | Saint Anselm College | Football | 341.94 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 17 | Saint Anselm College | Tennis | 295.83 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 18 | Saint Anselm College | Ice Hockey | 246.67 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 19 | Rivier University | Volleyball | 203.43 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,110 | 28227 | 54599 |
Rivier University
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| 20 | Keene State College | Field Hockey | 202.08 | 90.33 | 910 – 1,130 | 20405 | 46649 |
Keene State College
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| 21 | Plymouth State University | Field Hockey | 200.9 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 22 | Plymouth State University | Lacrosse | 121.76 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 23 | Keene State College | Softball | 117.83 | 90.33 | 910 – 1,130 | 20405 | 46649 |
Keene State College
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| 24 | Rivier University | Baseball | 79.8 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,110 | 28227 | 54599 |
#24
Rivier University
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| 25 | Keene State College | Golf | 64.53 | 90.33 | 910 – 1,130 | 20405 | 46649 |
Keene State College
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| 26 | Keene State College | Volleyball | 39 | 90.33 | 910 – 1,130 | 20405 | 46649 |
Keene State College
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| 27 | Keene State College | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 35.75 | 90.33 | 910 – 1,130 | 20405 | 46649 |
Keene State College
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| 28 | Keene State College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 30.01 | 90.33 | 910 – 1,130 | 20405 | 46649 |
Keene State College
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| 29 | Dartmouth College | Tennis | 0.05 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 30 | Dartmouth College | Baseball | 0.03 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 31 | Dartmouth College | Sailing | 0.03 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 32 | Dartmouth College | Skiing | 0.02 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 33 | Dartmouth College | Lacrosse | 0.01 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 34 | Colby-Sawyer College | Baseball | 0 | 89.98 | 890 – 1,090 | 26483 | 37935 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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| 35 | Colby-Sawyer College | Basketball | 0 | 89.98 | 890 – 1,090 | 26483 | 37935 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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| 36 | Colby-Sawyer College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 89.98 | 890 – 1,090 | 26483 | 37935 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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| 37 | Colby-Sawyer College | Field Hockey | 0 | 89.98 | 890 – 1,090 | 26483 | 37935 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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| 38 | Colby-Sawyer College | Lacrosse | 0 | 89.98 | 890 – 1,090 | 26483 | 37935 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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| 39 | Colby-Sawyer College | Skiing | 0 | 89.98 | 890 – 1,090 | 26483 | 37935 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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| 40 | Colby-Sawyer College | Soccer | 0 | 89.98 | 890 – 1,090 | 26483 | 37935 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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| 41 | Colby-Sawyer College | Swimming | 0 | 89.98 | 890 – 1,090 | 26483 | 37935 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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| 42 | Colby-Sawyer College | Tennis | 0 | 89.98 | 890 – 1,090 | 26483 | 37935 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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| 43 | Colby-Sawyer College | Volleyball | 0 | 89.98 | 890 – 1,090 | 26483 | 37935 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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| 44 | Colby-Sawyer College | Equestrian | 0 | 89.98 | 890 – 1,090 | 26483 | 37935 |
Colby-Sawyer College
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| 45 | Dartmouth College | Basketball | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 46 | Dartmouth College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 47 | Dartmouth College | Field Hockey | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 48 | Dartmouth College | Football | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 49 | Dartmouth College | Golf | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 50 | Dartmouth College | Ice Hockey | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 51 | Dartmouth College | Rowing | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 52 | Dartmouth College | Soccer | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 53 | Dartmouth College | Softball | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 54 | Dartmouth College | Squash | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 55 | Dartmouth College | Other Sports | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 56 | Dartmouth College | Equestrian | 0 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 57 | Franklin Pierce University | Baseball | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 58 | Franklin Pierce University | Basketball | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 59 | Franklin Pierce University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 60 | Franklin Pierce University | Field Hockey | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 61 | Franklin Pierce University | Football | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 62 | Franklin Pierce University | Golf | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 63 | Franklin Pierce University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 64 | Franklin Pierce University | Lacrosse | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 65 | Franklin Pierce University | Rowing | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 66 | Franklin Pierce University | Soccer | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 67 | Franklin Pierce University | Softball | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 68 | Franklin Pierce University | Tennis | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 69 | Franklin Pierce University | Volleyball | 0 | 90.83 | 1,020 – 1,170 | 25557 | 45563 | |
| 70 | Keene State College | Baseball | 0 | 90.33 | 910 – 1,130 | 20405 | 46649 |
Keene State College
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| 71 | Keene State College | Basketball | 0 | 90.33 | 910 – 1,130 | 20405 | 46649 |
Keene State College
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| 72 | Keene State College | Lacrosse | 0 | 90.33 | 910 – 1,130 | 20405 | 46649 |
Keene State College
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| 73 | Keene State College | Soccer | 0 | 90.33 | 910 – 1,130 | 20405 | 46649 |
Keene State College
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| 74 | Keene State College | Other Sports | 0 | 90.33 | 910 – 1,130 | 20405 | 46649 |
Keene State College
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| 75 | New England College | Baseball | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 76 | New England College | Basketball | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 77 | New England College | Field Hockey | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 78 | New England College | Football | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
#78
New England College
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| 79 | New England College | Golf | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 80 | New England College | Ice Hockey | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 81 | New England College | Lacrosse | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 82 | New England College | Skiing | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 83 | New England College | Soccer | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 84 | New England College | Softball | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 85 | New England College | Cross Country | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 86 | New England College | Volleyball | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 87 | New England College | Wrestling | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 88 | New England College | Other Sports | 0 | 92.13 | 820 – 1,040 | 30280 | 31050 |
New England College
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| 89 | Rivier University | Field Hockey | 0 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,110 | 28227 | 54599 |
Rivier University
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| 90 | Rivier University | Softball | 0 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,110 | 28227 | 54599 |
Rivier University
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| 91 | Saint Anselm College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
#91
Saint Anselm College
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| 92 | Saint Anselm College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
#92
Saint Anselm College
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| 93 | Southern New Hampshire University | Baseball | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 94 | Southern New Hampshire University | Basketball | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 95 | Southern New Hampshire University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 96 | Southern New Hampshire University | Field Hockey | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 97 | Southern New Hampshire University | Golf | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 98 | Southern New Hampshire University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 99 | Southern New Hampshire University | Lacrosse | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 100 | Southern New Hampshire University | Soccer | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 101 | Southern New Hampshire University | Softball | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 102 | Southern New Hampshire University | Tennis | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 103 | Southern New Hampshire University | Cross Country | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 104 | Southern New Hampshire University | Volleyball | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 105 | Southern New Hampshire University | Other Sports | 0 | 96.12 | 870 – 1,060 | 33163 | 41945 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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| 106 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Basketball | 0 | 88.16 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 24762 | 53671 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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| 107 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 88.16 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 24762 | 53671 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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| 108 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Field Hockey | 0 | 88.16 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 24762 | 53671 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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| 109 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Football | 0 | 88.16 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 24762 | 53671 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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| 110 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Gymnastics | 0 | 88.16 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 24762 | 53671 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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| 111 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Ice Hockey | 0 | 88.16 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 24762 | 53671 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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| 112 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Lacrosse | 0 | 88.16 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 24762 | 53671 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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| 113 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Skiing | 0 | 88.16 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 24762 | 53671 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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| 114 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Soccer | 0 | 88.16 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 24762 | 53671 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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| 115 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 88.16 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 24762 | 53671 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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| 116 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Volleyball | 0 | 88.16 | 1,100 – 1,340 | 24762 | 53671 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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| 117 | Dartmouth College | Volleyball | -0.05 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 118 | Dartmouth College | Swimming and Diving (combined) | -0.1 | 5.4 | 1,500 – 1,580 | 17322 | 82541 |
Dartmouth College
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| 119 | Plymouth State University | Softball | -6.24 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 120 | Rivier University | Cross Country | -28.69 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,110 | 28227 | 54599 |
Rivier University
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| 121 | Plymouth State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -70.66 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
#121
Plymouth State University
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| 122 | Rivier University | Soccer | -220.04 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,110 | 28227 | 54599 |
Rivier University
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| 123 | Rivier University | Lacrosse | -322.26 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,110 | 28227 | 54599 |
Rivier University
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| 124 | Rivier University | Basketball | -355.79 | 81.76 | 1,010 – 1,110 | 28227 | 54599 |
Rivier University
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| 125 | Plymouth State University | Basketball | -493.16 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 126 | Plymouth State University | Ice Hockey | -495.25 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 127 | Saint Anselm College | Softball | -792.22 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 128 | Saint Anselm College | Field Hockey | -961.31 | 78.05 | 1,110 – 1,280 | 35091 | 63347 |
Saint Anselm College
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| 129 | Plymouth State University | Baseball | -1003.34 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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| 130 | Plymouth State University | Wrestling | -1240.67 | 87.54 | 880 – 1,080 | 20280 | 46466 |
Plymouth State University
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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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