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 | Converse University | Golf | 4391.75 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
#1
Converse University
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| 2 | King University | Volleyball | 4049.06 | 99.24 | 1,010 – 1,140 | 22748 | 52248 |
King University
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| 3 | King University | Baseball | 3133.96 | 99.24 | 1,010 – 1,140 | 22748 | 52248 |
King University
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| 4 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Basketball | 2812.16 | 97.09 | 970 – 1,160 | 9723 | 37126 |
#4
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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| 5 | Emmanuel University | Golf | 2321.74 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 6 | Converse University | Softball | 1497.22 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 7 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Golf | 1441.33 | 97.09 | 970 – 1,160 | 9723 | 37126 |
#7
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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| 8 | King University | Softball | 1434.92 | 99.24 | 1,010 – 1,140 | 22748 | 52248 |
King University
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| 9 | Emmanuel University | Other Sports | 1403.58 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 10 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Baseball | 1014.67 | 97.09 | 970 – 1,160 | 9723 | 37126 |
#10
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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| 11 | Emmanuel University | Wrestling | 920.34 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 12 | King University | Basketball | 867.7 | 99.24 | 1,010 – 1,140 | 22748 | 52248 |
King University
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| 13 | Emmanuel University | Cross Country | 862.93 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 14 | Converse University | Lacrosse | 739.77 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 15 | Emmanuel University | Baseball | 716.84 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 16 | Converse University | Cross Country | 658 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 17 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Softball | 627.09 | 97.09 | 970 – 1,160 | 9723 | 37126 |
#17
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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| 18 | King University | Wrestling | 598.14 | 99.24 | 1,010 – 1,140 | 22748 | 52248 |
King University
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| 19 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Swimming | 479.56 | 97.09 | 970 – 1,160 | 9723 | 37126 |
#19
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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| 20 | University of Mount Olive | Golf | 426.4 | 75.75 | 970 – 1,180 | 18853 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 21 | Converse University | Basketball | 377.46 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 22 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Wrestling | 367.08 | 97.09 | 970 – 1,160 | 9723 | 37126 |
#22
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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| 23 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Soccer | 360.44 | 97.09 | 970 – 1,160 | 9723 | 37126 |
#23
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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| 24 | Converse University | Field Hockey | 360.32 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 25 | University of Mount Olive | Basketball | 327.54 | 75.75 | 970 – 1,180 | 18853 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 26 | Converse University | Gymnastics | 300.41 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
#26
Converse University
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| 27 | University of Mount Olive | Volleyball | 300.39 | 75.75 | 970 – 1,180 | 18853 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 28 | Converse University | Equestrian | 260.91 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 29 | Converse University | Volleyball | 256.41 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 30 | University of Mount Olive | Wrestling | 240.9 | 75.75 | 970 – 1,180 | 18853 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 31 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Volleyball | 238.61 | 97.09 | 970 – 1,160 | 9723 | 37126 |
#31
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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| 32 | University of Mount Olive | Softball | 219.5 | 75.75 | 970 – 1,180 | 18853 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 33 | King University | Other Sports | 200.13 | 99.24 | 1,010 – 1,140 | 22748 | 52248 |
King University
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| 34 | Converse University | Soccer | 190.75 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 35 | Converse University | Tennis | 126.27 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 36 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 104.54 | 97.09 | 970 – 1,160 | 9723 | 37126 |
#36
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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| 37 | Emmanuel University | Archery | 101.73 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 38 | Emmanuel University | Soccer | 95.26 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 39 | University of Mount Olive | Tennis | 88.67 | 75.75 | 970 – 1,180 | 18853 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 40 | University of Mount Olive | Soccer | 86.71 | 75.75 | 970 – 1,180 | 18853 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 41 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Football | 70.42 | 97.09 | 970 – 1,160 | 9723 | 37126 |
#41
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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| 42 | Emmanuel University | Softball | 69.65 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 43 | Emmanuel University | Tennis | 67 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 44 | Converse University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 65.23 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 45 | Erskine College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 65 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
#45
Erskine College
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| 46 | Converse University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 64.25 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 47 | Converse University | Swimming | 43.81 | 67.87 | 1,010 – 1,250 | 19061 | 33110 |
Converse University
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| 48 | University of Mount Olive | Field Hockey | 43.14 | 75.75 | 970 – 1,180 | 18853 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 49 | Emmanuel University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 34.62 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 50 | Emmanuel University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 34.59 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 51 | University of Mount Olive | Baseball | 31.96 | 75.75 | 970 – 1,180 | 18853 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 52 | Erskine College | Basketball | 0.01 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 53 | Belmont Abbey College | Baseball | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 54 | Belmont Abbey College | Basketball | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 55 | Belmont Abbey College | Field Hockey | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 56 | Belmont Abbey College | Golf | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 57 | Belmont Abbey College | Lacrosse | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 58 | Belmont Abbey College | Soccer | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 59 | Belmont Abbey College | Softball | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 60 | Belmont Abbey College | Tennis | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 61 | Belmont Abbey College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 62 | Belmont Abbey College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 63 | Belmont Abbey College | Cross Country | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 64 | Belmont Abbey College | Volleyball | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 65 | Belmont Abbey College | Wrestling | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 66 | Belmont Abbey College | Other Sports | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 67 | Belmont Abbey College | Bowling | 0 | 74.65 | 970 – 1,220 | 24726 | 43816 |
Belmont Abbey College
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| 68 | Chowan University | Baseball | 0 | 68.79 | 880 – 1,150 | 15206 | 30096 |
#68
Chowan University
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| 69 | Chowan University | Basketball | 0 | 68.79 | 880 – 1,150 | 15206 | 30096 |
#69
Chowan University
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| 70 | Chowan University | Football | 0 | 68.79 | 880 – 1,150 | 15206 | 30096 |
#70
Chowan University
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| 71 | Chowan University | Golf | 0 | 68.79 | 880 – 1,150 | 15206 | 30096 |
#71
Chowan University
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| 72 | Chowan University | Lacrosse | 0 | 68.79 | 880 – 1,150 | 15206 | 30096 |
#72
Chowan University
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| 73 | Chowan University | Soccer | 0 | 68.79 | 880 – 1,150 | 15206 | 30096 |
#73
Chowan University
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| 74 | Chowan University | Softball | 0 | 68.79 | 880 – 1,150 | 15206 | 30096 |
#74
Chowan University
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| 75 | Chowan University | Swimming | 0 | 68.79 | 880 – 1,150 | 15206 | 30096 |
#75
Chowan University
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| 76 | Chowan University | Tennis | 0 | 68.79 | 880 – 1,150 | 15206 | 30096 |
#76
Chowan University
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| 77 | Chowan University | Cross Country | 0 | 68.79 | 880 – 1,150 | 15206 | 30096 |
#77
Chowan University
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| 78 | Chowan University | Volleyball | 0 | 68.79 | 880 – 1,150 | 15206 | 30096 |
#78
Chowan University
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| 79 | Emmanuel University | Basketball | 0 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 80 | Emmanuel University | Lacrosse | 0 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 81 | Emmanuel University | Swimming | 0 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 82 | Emmanuel University | Volleyball | 0 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 83 | Emmanuel University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 84 | Emmanuel University | Bowling | 0 | 74 | 970 – 1,170 | 20445 | 37595 |
Emmanuel University
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| 85 | Erskine College | Baseball | 0 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 86 | Erskine College | Football | 0 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 87 | Erskine College | Golf | 0 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 88 | Erskine College | Soccer | 0 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 89 | Erskine College | Softball | 0 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 90 | Erskine College | Tennis | 0 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 91 | Erskine College | Cross Country | 0 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
#91
Erskine College
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| 92 | Erskine College | Volleyball | 0 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 93 | Erskine College | Other Sports | 0 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
#93
Erskine College
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| 94 | Erskine College | Rodeo | 0 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 95 | Ferrum College | Baseball | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#95
Ferrum College
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| 96 | Ferrum College | Basketball | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#96
Ferrum College
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| 97 | Ferrum College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#97
Ferrum College
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| 98 | Ferrum College | Football | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#98
Ferrum College
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| 99 | Ferrum College | Golf | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#99
Ferrum College
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| 100 | Ferrum College | Lacrosse | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#100
Ferrum College
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| 101 | Ferrum College | Soccer | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#101
Ferrum College
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| 102 | Ferrum College | Softball | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#102
Ferrum College
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| 103 | Ferrum College | Tennis | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#103
Ferrum College
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| 104 | Ferrum College | Volleyball | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#104
Ferrum College
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| 105 | Ferrum College | Wrestling | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#105
Ferrum College
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| 106 | Ferrum College | Equestrian | 0 | 88.98 | 880 – 1,100 | 20082 | 36418 |
#106
Ferrum College
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| 107 | Francis Marion University | Baseball | 0 | 95.08 | 880 – 1,150 | 11727 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 108 | Francis Marion University | Basketball | 0 | 95.08 | 880 – 1,150 | 11727 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 109 | Francis Marion University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 95.08 | 880 – 1,150 | 11727 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 110 | Francis Marion University | Golf | 0 | 95.08 | 880 – 1,150 | 11727 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 111 | Francis Marion University | Soccer | 0 | 95.08 | 880 – 1,150 | 11727 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 112 | Francis Marion University | Softball | 0 | 95.08 | 880 – 1,150 | 11727 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 113 | Francis Marion University | Tennis | 0 | 95.08 | 880 – 1,150 | 11727 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 114 | Francis Marion University | Volleyball | 0 | 95.08 | 880 – 1,150 | 11727 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 115 | Francis Marion University | Other Sports | 0 | 95.08 | 880 – 1,150 | 11727 | 36304 |
Francis Marion University
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| 116 | Lees-McRae College | Basketball | 0 | 80.36 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 29833 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 117 | Lees-McRae College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 80.36 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 29833 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 118 | Lees-McRae College | Lacrosse | 0 | 80.36 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 29833 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 119 | Lees-McRae College | Soccer | 0 | 80.36 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 29833 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 120 | Lees-McRae College | Softball | 0 | 80.36 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 29833 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 121 | Lees-McRae College | Swimming | 0 | 80.36 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 29833 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 122 | Lees-McRae College | Tennis | 0 | 80.36 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 29833 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 123 | Lees-McRae College | Volleyball | 0 | 80.36 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 29833 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 124 | Lees-McRae College | Other Sports | 0 | 80.36 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 29833 | 41599 |
Lees-McRae College
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| 125 | Southern Wesleyan University | Baseball | 0 | 99.53 | 1,080 – 1,260 | 20134 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 126 | Southern Wesleyan University | Basketball | 0 | 99.53 | 1,080 – 1,260 | 20134 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 127 | Southern Wesleyan University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 99.53 | 1,080 – 1,260 | 20134 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 128 | Southern Wesleyan University | Lacrosse | 0 | 99.53 | 1,080 – 1,260 | 20134 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 129 | Southern Wesleyan University | Soccer | 0 | 99.53 | 1,080 – 1,260 | 20134 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 130 | Southern Wesleyan University | Softball | 0 | 99.53 | 1,080 – 1,260 | 20134 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 131 | Southern Wesleyan University | Volleyball | 0 | 99.53 | 1,080 – 1,260 | 20134 | 41489 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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| 132 | Young Harris College | Baseball | 0 | 62.64 | 910 – 1,180 | 21969 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
|
| 133 | Young Harris College | Basketball | 0 | 62.64 | 910 – 1,180 | 21969 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 134 | Young Harris College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 62.64 | 910 – 1,180 | 21969 | 36389 |
#134
Young Harris College
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| 135 | Young Harris College | Golf | 0 | 62.64 | 910 – 1,180 | 21969 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 136 | Young Harris College | Lacrosse | 0 | 62.64 | 910 – 1,180 | 21969 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 137 | Young Harris College | Soccer | 0 | 62.64 | 910 – 1,180 | 21969 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 138 | Young Harris College | Softball | 0 | 62.64 | 910 – 1,180 | 21969 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 139 | Young Harris College | Tennis | 0 | 62.64 | 910 – 1,180 | 21969 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 140 | Young Harris College | Volleyball | 0 | 62.64 | 910 – 1,180 | 21969 | 36389 |
Young Harris College
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| 141 | Erskine College | Beach Volleyball | -0.03 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
Erskine College
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| 142 | University of Mount Olive | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -17.71 | 75.75 | 970 – 1,180 | 18853 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 143 | Erskine College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | -58.37 | 62.74 | 930 – 1,150 | 23882 | 39618 |
#143
Erskine College
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| 144 | University of Mount Olive | Lacrosse | -120.8 | 75.75 | 970 – 1,180 | 18853 | 43026 |
University of Mount Olive
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| 145 | King University | Soccer | -266.8 | 99.24 | 1,010 – 1,140 | 22748 | 52248 |
King University
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| 146 | King University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -385.39 | 99.24 | 1,010 – 1,140 | 22748 | 52248 |
King University
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| 147 | King University | Swimming | -4183.29 | 99.24 | 1,010 – 1,140 | 22748 | 52248 |
King University
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| 148 | King University | Golf | -6985.61 | 99.24 | 1,010 – 1,140 | 22748 | 52248 |
King University
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| 149 | King University | Tennis | -16162.88 | 99.24 | 1,010 – 1,140 | 22748 | 52248 |
King University
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