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 | The University of Montana-Western | Basketball | 6125.22 | 99.78 | 890 – 1,090 | 16745 | 37252 |
The University of Montana-Western
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| 2 | The University of Montana-Western | Rodeo | 2427.64 | 99.78 | 890 – 1,090 | 16745 | 37252 |
The University of Montana-Western
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| 3 | The University of Montana-Western | Volleyball | 2415.78 | 99.78 | 890 – 1,090 | 16745 | 37252 |
The University of Montana-Western
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| 4 | University of Providence | Basketball | 2358.38 | 55.73 | 970 – 1,180 | 16598 | 37734 |
University of Providence
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| 5 | The University of Montana-Western | Football | 1907.09 | 99.78 | 890 – 1,090 | 16745 | 37252 |
The University of Montana-Western
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| 6 | Montana State University-Northern | Wrestling | 1822.53 | 100 | 890 – 1,090 | 9961 | 45045 |
Montana State University-Northern
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| 7 | Montana State University-Northern | Cross Country | 1673.2 | 100 | 890 – 1,090 | 9961 | 45045 |
Montana State University-Northern
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| 8 | Montana State University-Northern | Basketball | 1652.14 | 100 | 890 – 1,090 | 9961 | 45045 |
Montana State University-Northern
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| 9 | University of Providence | Volleyball | 1488.4 | 55.73 | 970 – 1,180 | 16598 | 37734 |
#9
University of Providence
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| 10 | University of Providence | Wrestling | 1424.51 | 55.73 | 970 – 1,180 | 16598 | 37734 |
University of Providence
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| 11 | Valley City State University | Golf | 1422.91 | 99.42 | 940 – 1,150 | 12442 | 45820 |
#11
Valley City State University
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| 12 | University of Providence | Softball | 631.04 | 55.73 | 970 – 1,180 | 16598 | 37734 |
University of Providence
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| 13 | Valley City State University | Baseball | 591.63 | 99.42 | 940 – 1,150 | 12442 | 45820 |
#13
Valley City State University
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| 14 | University of Providence | Ice Hockey | 491.78 | 55.73 | 970 – 1,180 | 16598 | 37734 |
University of Providence
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| 15 | University of Providence | Soccer | 473.66 | 55.73 | 970 – 1,180 | 16598 | 37734 |
University of Providence
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| 16 | Montana State University-Northern | Volleyball | 287.62 | 100 | 890 – 1,090 | 9961 | 45045 |
Montana State University-Northern
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| 17 | University of Providence | Golf | 278.25 | 55.73 | 970 – 1,180 | 16598 | 37734 |
University of Providence
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| 18 | Valley City State University | Football | 259.88 | 99.42 | 940 – 1,150 | 12442 | 45820 |
#18
Valley City State University
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| 19 | Montana State University-Northern | Golf | 227.25 | 100 | 890 – 1,090 | 9961 | 45045 |
Montana State University-Northern
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| 20 | University of Providence | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 143.29 | 55.73 | 970 – 1,180 | 16598 | 37734 |
University of Providence
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| 21 | Valley City State University | Softball | 64.82 | 99.42 | 940 – 1,150 | 12442 | 45820 |
#21
Valley City State University
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| 22 | The University of Montana-Western | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 3.26 | 99.78 | 890 – 1,090 | 16745 | 37252 |
The University of Montana-Western
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| 23 | Eastern Oregon University | Lacrosse | 0.07 | 99.16 | 930 – 1,150 | 18125 | 43034 |
Eastern Oregon University
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| 24 | Eastern Oregon University | Football | 0.01 | 99.16 | 930 – 1,150 | 18125 | 43034 |
Eastern Oregon University
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| 25 | Eastern Oregon University | Soccer | 0.01 | 99.16 | 930 – 1,150 | 18125 | 43034 |
Eastern Oregon University
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| 26 | Arizona Christian University | Baseball | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 27 | Arizona Christian University | Basketball | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 28 | Arizona Christian University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 29 | Arizona Christian University | Football | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 30 | Arizona Christian University | Golf | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 31 | Arizona Christian University | Soccer | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 32 | Arizona Christian University | Softball | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 33 | Arizona Christian University | Swimming | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 34 | Arizona Christian University | Tennis | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 35 | Arizona Christian University | Volleyball | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 36 | Arizona Christian University | Wrestling | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 37 | Arizona Christian University | Other Sports | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 38 | Arizona Christian University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 39 | Bismarck State College | Baseball | 0 | 86.66 | -- | 10462 | 50401 |
#39
Bismarck State College
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| 40 | Bismarck State College | Basketball | 0 | 86.66 | -- | 10462 | 50401 |
#40
Bismarck State College
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| 41 | Bismarck State College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 86.66 | -- | 10462 | 50401 |
#41
Bismarck State College
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| 42 | Bismarck State College | Softball | 0 | 86.66 | -- | 10462 | 50401 |
#42
Bismarck State College
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| 43 | Bismarck State College | Volleyball | 0 | 86.66 | -- | 10462 | 50401 |
#43
Bismarck State College
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| 44 | Bismarck State College | Wrestling | 0 | 86.66 | -- | 10462 | 50401 |
#44
Bismarck State College
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| 45 | Bismarck State College | Other Sports | 0 | 86.66 | -- | 10462 | 50401 |
#45
Bismarck State College
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| 46 | Bismarck State College | Rodeo | 0 | 86.66 | -- | 10462 | 50401 |
#46
Bismarck State College
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| 47 | Carroll College | Basketball | 0 | 70.93 | 1,070 – 1,290 | 25575 | 43507 |
Carroll College
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| 48 | Carroll College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 70.93 | 1,070 – 1,290 | 25575 | 43507 |
Carroll College
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| 49 | Carroll College | Football | 0 | 70.93 | 1,070 – 1,290 | 25575 | 43507 |
Carroll College
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| 50 | Carroll College | Golf | 0 | 70.93 | 1,070 – 1,290 | 25575 | 43507 |
Carroll College
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| 51 | Carroll College | Soccer | 0 | 70.93 | 1,070 – 1,290 | 25575 | 43507 |
Carroll College
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| 52 | Carroll College | Softball | 0 | 70.93 | 1,070 – 1,290 | 25575 | 43507 |
Carroll College
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| 53 | Carroll College | Volleyball | 0 | 70.93 | 1,070 – 1,290 | 25575 | 43507 |
Carroll College
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| 54 | Dakota State University | Baseball | 0 | 92.41 | 1,060 – 1,290 | 20438 | 46146 |
#54
Dakota State University
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| 55 | Dakota State University | Basketball | 0 | 92.41 | 1,060 – 1,290 | 20438 | 46146 |
#55
Dakota State University
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| 56 | Dakota State University | Football | 0 | 92.41 | 1,060 – 1,290 | 20438 | 46146 |
#56
Dakota State University
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| 57 | Dakota State University | Softball | 0 | 92.41 | 1,060 – 1,290 | 20438 | 46146 |
#57
Dakota State University
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| 58 | Dakota State University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 92.41 | 1,060 – 1,290 | 20438 | 46146 |
#58
Dakota State University
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| 59 | Dakota State University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 92.41 | 1,060 – 1,290 | 20438 | 46146 |
#59
Dakota State University
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| 60 | Dakota State University | Cross Country | 0 | 92.41 | 1,060 – 1,290 | 20438 | 46146 |
#60
Dakota State University
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| 61 | Dakota State University | Volleyball | 0 | 92.41 | 1,060 – 1,290 | 20438 | 46146 |
#61
Dakota State University
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| 62 | Dakota State University | Other Sports | 0 | 92.41 | 1,060 – 1,290 | 20438 | 46146 |
#62
Dakota State University
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| 63 | Dickinson State University | Baseball | 0 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#63
Dickinson State University
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| 64 | Dickinson State University | Basketball | 0 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#64
Dickinson State University
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| 65 | Dickinson State University | Football | 0 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#65
Dickinson State University
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| 66 | Dickinson State University | Golf | 0 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#66
Dickinson State University
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| 67 | Dickinson State University | Softball | 0 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#67
Dickinson State University
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| 68 | Dickinson State University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#68
Dickinson State University
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| 69 | Dickinson State University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#69
Dickinson State University
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| 70 | Dickinson State University | Cross Country | 0 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#70
Dickinson State University
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| 71 | Dickinson State University | Volleyball | 0 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#71
Dickinson State University
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| 72 | Dickinson State University | Wrestling | 0 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#72
Dickinson State University
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| 73 | Dickinson State University | Other Sports | 0 | 59.39 | 930 – 1,120 | 14698 | 48628 |
#73
Dickinson State University
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| 74 | Eastern Oregon University | Baseball | 0 | 99.16 | 930 – 1,150 | 18125 | 43034 |
Eastern Oregon University
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| 75 | Eastern Oregon University | Basketball | 0 | 99.16 | 930 – 1,150 | 18125 | 43034 |
Eastern Oregon University
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| 76 | Eastern Oregon University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 99.16 | 930 – 1,150 | 18125 | 43034 |
Eastern Oregon University
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| 77 | Eastern Oregon University | Softball | 0 | 99.16 | 930 – 1,150 | 18125 | 43034 |
Eastern Oregon University
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| 78 | Mayville State University | Baseball | 0 | 78.25 | 890 – 1,180 | 11069 | 43597 |
#78
Mayville State University
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| 79 | Mayville State University | Basketball | 0 | 78.25 | 890 – 1,180 | 11069 | 43597 |
#79
Mayville State University
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| 80 | Mayville State University | Football | 0 | 78.25 | 890 – 1,180 | 11069 | 43597 |
#80
Mayville State University
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| 81 | Mayville State University | Golf | 0 | 78.25 | 890 – 1,180 | 11069 | 43597 |
#81
Mayville State University
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| 82 | Mayville State University | Softball | 0 | 78.25 | 890 – 1,180 | 11069 | 43597 |
#82
Mayville State University
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| 83 | Mayville State University | Volleyball | 0 | 78.25 | 890 – 1,180 | 11069 | 43597 |
#83
Mayville State University
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| 84 | Montana Technological University | Basketball | 0 | 97.99 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 16665 | 48356 |
Montana Technological University
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| 85 | Montana Technological University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 97.99 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 16665 | 48356 |
Montana Technological University
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| 86 | Montana Technological University | Football | 0 | 97.99 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 16665 | 48356 |
Montana Technological University
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| 87 | Montana Technological University | Golf | 0 | 97.99 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 16665 | 48356 |
Montana Technological University
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| 88 | Montana Technological University | Volleyball | 0 | 97.99 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 16665 | 48356 |
Montana Technological University
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| 89 | Rocky Mountain College | Basketball | 0 | 77.75 | 930 – 1,180 | 20791 | 41783 |
Rocky Mountain College
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| 90 | Rocky Mountain College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 77.75 | 930 – 1,180 | 20791 | 41783 |
Rocky Mountain College
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| 91 | Rocky Mountain College | Football | 0 | 77.75 | 930 – 1,180 | 20791 | 41783 |
Rocky Mountain College
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| 92 | Rocky Mountain College | Golf | 0 | 77.75 | 930 – 1,180 | 20791 | 41783 |
Rocky Mountain College
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| 93 | Rocky Mountain College | Skiing | 0 | 77.75 | 930 – 1,180 | 20791 | 41783 |
Rocky Mountain College
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| 94 | Rocky Mountain College | Soccer | 0 | 77.75 | 930 – 1,180 | 20791 | 41783 |
Rocky Mountain College
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| 95 | Rocky Mountain College | Volleyball | 0 | 77.75 | 930 – 1,180 | 20791 | 41783 |
Rocky Mountain College
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| 96 | Simpson University | Baseball | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 97 | Simpson University | Basketball | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 98 | Simpson University | Football | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 99 | Simpson University | Golf | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 100 | Simpson University | Soccer | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 101 | Simpson University | Softball | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 102 | Simpson University | Swimming | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 103 | Simpson University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 104 | Simpson University | Cross Country | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 105 | Simpson University | Volleyball | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 106 | Simpson University | Wrestling | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 107 | Simpson University | Other Sports | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 108 | Simpson University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 86.03 | 990 – 1,220 | 28653 | 51256 |
Simpson University
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| 109 | Southern Oregon University | Basketball | 0 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 110 | Southern Oregon University | Football | 0 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 111 | Southern Oregon University | Golf | 0 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 112 | Southern Oregon University | Soccer | 0 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 113 | Southern Oregon University | Softball | 0 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 114 | Southern Oregon University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 115 | Southern Oregon University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 116 | Southern Oregon University | Cross Country | 0 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 117 | Southern Oregon University | Volleyball | 0 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 118 | Southern Oregon University | Wrestling | 0 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 119 | Southern Oregon University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 88.62 | 980 – 1,230 | 17959 | 39326 |
Southern Oregon University
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| 120 | The College of Idaho | Baseball | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 121 | The College of Idaho | Basketball | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 122 | The College of Idaho | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 123 | The College of Idaho | Football | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 124 | The College of Idaho | Golf | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 125 | The College of Idaho | Lacrosse | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 126 | The College of Idaho | Skiing | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 127 | The College of Idaho | Soccer | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 128 | The College of Idaho | Softball | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 129 | The College of Idaho | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 130 | The College of Idaho | Tennis | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 131 | The College of Idaho | Volleyball | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 132 | The College of Idaho | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 49.1 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 21686 | 42097 |
The College of Idaho
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| 133 | Valley City State University | Volleyball | 0 | 99.42 | 940 – 1,150 | 12442 | 45820 |
#133
Valley City State University
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| 134 | Eastern Oregon University | Wrestling | -0.02 | 99.16 | 930 – 1,150 | 18125 | 43034 |
Eastern Oregon University
|
| 135 | Eastern Oregon University | Volleyball | -0.05 | 99.16 | 930 – 1,150 | 18125 | 43034 |
Eastern Oregon University
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| 136 | Montana State University-Northern | Rodeo | -7 | 100 | 890 – 1,090 | 9961 | 45045 |
Montana State University-Northern
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| 137 | Valley City State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -205.93 | 99.42 | 940 – 1,150 | 12442 | 45820 |
#137
Valley City State University
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| 138 | Valley City State University | Basketball | -738.05 | 99.42 | 940 – 1,150 | 12442 | 45820 |
#138
Valley City State University
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| 139 | Montana State University-Northern | Football | -1115.48 | 100 | 890 – 1,090 | 9961 | 45045 |
Montana State University-Northern
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School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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