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 |
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| 1 | Southern Nazarene University | Golf | 5180.86 | 77.03 | 930 – 1,180 | 19825 | 48255 |
Southern Nazarene University
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| 2 | Ouachita Baptist University | Tennis | 5077.32 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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| 3 | Ouachita Baptist University | Volleyball | 4026.7 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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| 4 | Southern Nazarene University | Equestrian | 3688.05 | 77.03 | 930 – 1,180 | 19825 | 48255 |
Southern Nazarene University
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| 5 | Southern Nazarene University | Softball | 2323.97 | 77.03 | 930 – 1,180 | 19825 | 48255 |
Southern Nazarene University
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| 6 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Basketball | 1577.16 | 66.43 | 890 – 1,100 | 12067 | 39997 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 7 | Ouachita Baptist University | Basketball | 1429.9 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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| 8 | Southern Nazarene University | Basketball | 1273.6 | 77.03 | 930 – 1,180 | 19825 | 48255 |
Southern Nazarene University
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| 9 | Ouachita Baptist University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 774.73 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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| 10 | Ouachita Baptist University | Cross Country | 689.84 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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| 11 | Ouachita Baptist University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 594.75 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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| 12 | Southern Nazarene University | Bowling | 540.53 | 77.03 | 930 – 1,180 | 19825 | 48255 |
#12
Southern Nazarene University
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| 13 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Football | 474.88 | 66.43 | 890 – 1,100 | 12067 | 39997 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 14 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Rodeo | 407.61 | 66.43 | 890 – 1,100 | 12067 | 39997 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 15 | Ouachita Baptist University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 335.16 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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| 16 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Baseball | 299.45 | 66.43 | 890 – 1,100 | 12067 | 39997 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 17 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Cross Country | 177 | 66.43 | 890 – 1,100 | 12067 | 39997 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 18 | Ouachita Baptist University | Soccer | 101.03 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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| 19 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 86.28 | 66.43 | 890 – 1,100 | 12067 | 39997 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 20 | Ouachita Baptist University | Football | 77.18 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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| 21 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Golf | 49.18 | 66.43 | 890 – 1,100 | 12067 | 39997 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 22 | Ouachita Baptist University | Softball | 17.41 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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| 23 | Arkansas Tech University | Baseball | 0 | 95.89 | 930 – 1,140 | 11443 | 37638 |
Arkansas Tech University
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| 24 | Arkansas Tech University | Basketball | 0 | 95.89 | 930 – 1,140 | 11443 | 37638 |
Arkansas Tech University
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| 25 | Arkansas Tech University | Football | 0 | 95.89 | 930 – 1,140 | 11443 | 37638 |
Arkansas Tech University
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| 26 | Arkansas Tech University | Golf | 0 | 95.89 | 930 – 1,140 | 11443 | 37638 |
Arkansas Tech University
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| 27 | Arkansas Tech University | Softball | 0 | 95.89 | 930 – 1,140 | 11443 | 37638 |
Arkansas Tech University
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| 28 | Arkansas Tech University | Tennis | 0 | 95.89 | 930 – 1,140 | 11443 | 37638 |
Arkansas Tech University
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| 29 | Arkansas Tech University | Cross Country | 0 | 95.89 | 930 – 1,140 | 11443 | 37638 |
Arkansas Tech University
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| 30 | Arkansas Tech University | Volleyball | 0 | 95.89 | 930 – 1,140 | 11443 | 37638 |
Arkansas Tech University
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| 31 | East Central University | Baseball | 0 | 58.15 | 930 – 1,180 | 9355 | 40677 |
East Central University
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| 32 | East Central University | Basketball | 0 | 58.15 | 930 – 1,180 | 9355 | 40677 |
East Central University
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| 33 | East Central University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 58.15 | 930 – 1,180 | 9355 | 40677 |
East Central University
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| 34 | East Central University | Football | 0 | 58.15 | 930 – 1,180 | 9355 | 40677 |
East Central University
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| 35 | East Central University | Soccer | 0 | 58.15 | 930 – 1,180 | 9355 | 40677 |
East Central University
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| 36 | East Central University | Softball | 0 | 58.15 | 930 – 1,180 | 9355 | 40677 |
East Central University
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| 37 | East Central University | Volleyball | 0 | 58.15 | 930 – 1,180 | 9355 | 40677 |
East Central University
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| 38 | Harding University | Baseball | 0 | 39.42 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 21069 | 43555 |
Harding University
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| 39 | Harding University | Basketball | 0 | 39.42 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 21069 | 43555 |
#39
Harding University
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| 40 | Harding University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 39.42 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 21069 | 43555 |
Harding University
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| 41 | Harding University | Football | 0 | 39.42 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 21069 | 43555 |
Harding University
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| 42 | Harding University | Golf | 0 | 39.42 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 21069 | 43555 |
Harding University
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| 43 | Harding University | Soccer | 0 | 39.42 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 21069 | 43555 |
Harding University
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| 44 | Harding University | Softball | 0 | 39.42 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 21069 | 43555 |
Harding University
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| 45 | Harding University | Tennis | 0 | 39.42 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 21069 | 43555 |
Harding University
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| 46 | Harding University | Volleyball | 0 | 39.42 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 21069 | 43555 |
Harding University
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| 47 | Henderson State University | Baseball | 0 | 81.92 | 970 – 1,180 | 16929 | 35194 |
Henderson State University
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| 48 | Henderson State University | Basketball | 0 | 81.92 | 970 – 1,180 | 16929 | 35194 |
Henderson State University
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| 49 | Henderson State University | Football | 0 | 81.92 | 970 – 1,180 | 16929 | 35194 |
Henderson State University
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| 50 | Henderson State University | Golf | 0 | 81.92 | 970 – 1,180 | 16929 | 35194 |
Henderson State University
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| 51 | Henderson State University | Softball | 0 | 81.92 | 970 – 1,180 | 16929 | 35194 |
Henderson State University
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| 52 | Henderson State University | Swimming | 0 | 81.92 | 970 – 1,180 | 16929 | 35194 |
Henderson State University
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| 53 | Henderson State University | Tennis | 0 | 81.92 | 970 – 1,180 | 16929 | 35194 |
Henderson State University
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| 54 | Henderson State University | Cross Country | 0 | 81.92 | 970 – 1,180 | 16929 | 35194 |
Henderson State University
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| 55 | Henderson State University | Volleyball | 0 | 81.92 | 970 – 1,180 | 16929 | 35194 |
Henderson State University
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| 56 | Oklahoma Baptist University | Baseball | 0 | 63.27 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 25099 | 42581 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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| 57 | Oklahoma Baptist University | Basketball | 0 | 63.27 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 25099 | 42581 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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| 58 | Oklahoma Baptist University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 63.27 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 25099 | 42581 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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| 59 | Oklahoma Baptist University | Football | 0 | 63.27 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 25099 | 42581 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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| 60 | Oklahoma Baptist University | Golf | 0 | 63.27 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 25099 | 42581 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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| 61 | Oklahoma Baptist University | Soccer | 0 | 63.27 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 25099 | 42581 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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| 62 | Oklahoma Baptist University | Softball | 0 | 63.27 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 25099 | 42581 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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| 63 | Oklahoma Baptist University | Volleyball | 0 | 63.27 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 25099 | 42581 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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| 64 | Oklahoma Baptist University | Other Sports | 0 | 63.27 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 25099 | 42581 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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| 65 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Baseball | 0 | 80.34 | 960 – 1,140 | 8064 | 40734 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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| 66 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Basketball | 0 | 80.34 | 960 – 1,140 | 8064 | 40734 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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| 67 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 80.34 | 960 – 1,140 | 8064 | 40734 |
#67
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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| 68 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Football | 0 | 80.34 | 960 – 1,140 | 8064 | 40734 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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| 69 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Golf | 0 | 80.34 | 960 – 1,140 | 8064 | 40734 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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| 70 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Softball | 0 | 80.34 | 960 – 1,140 | 8064 | 40734 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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| 71 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Tennis | 0 | 80.34 | 960 – 1,140 | 8064 | 40734 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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| 72 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Volleyball | 0 | 80.34 | 960 – 1,140 | 8064 | 40734 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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| 73 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Rodeo | 0 | 80.34 | 960 – 1,140 | 8064 | 40734 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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| 74 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Baseball | 0 | 75.33 | 930 – 1,180 | 14164 | 37008 |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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| 75 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Basketball | 0 | 75.33 | 930 – 1,180 | 14164 | 37008 |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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| 76 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 75.33 | 930 – 1,180 | 14164 | 37008 |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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| 77 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Football | 0 | 75.33 | 930 – 1,180 | 14164 | 37008 |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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| 78 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Golf | 0 | 75.33 | 930 – 1,180 | 14164 | 37008 |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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| 79 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Softball | 0 | 75.33 | 930 – 1,180 | 14164 | 37008 |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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| 80 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Tennis | 0 | 75.33 | 930 – 1,180 | 14164 | 37008 |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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| 81 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Volleyball | 0 | 75.33 | 930 – 1,180 | 14164 | 37008 |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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| 82 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Rodeo | 0 | 75.33 | 930 – 1,180 | 14164 | 37008 |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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| 83 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Baseball | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 14761 | 42896 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 84 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Basketball | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 14761 | 42896 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 85 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 14761 | 42896 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 86 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Football | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 14761 | 42896 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 87 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Golf | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 14761 | 42896 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 88 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Soccer | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 14761 | 42896 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 89 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Softball | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 14761 | 42896 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 90 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Volleyball | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 14761 | 42896 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 91 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Rodeo | 0 | 100 | 930 – 1,140 | 14761 | 42896 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 92 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Baseball | 0 | 96.29 | 850 – 1,110 | 13575 | 31332 |
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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| 93 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Basketball | 0 | 96.29 | 850 – 1,110 | 13575 | 31332 |
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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| 94 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Football | 0 | 96.29 | 850 – 1,110 | 13575 | 31332 |
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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| 95 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Golf | 0 | 96.29 | 850 – 1,110 | 13575 | 31332 |
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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| 96 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Softball | 0 | 96.29 | 850 – 1,110 | 13575 | 31332 |
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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| 97 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Cross Country | 0 | 96.29 | 850 – 1,110 | 13575 | 31332 |
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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| 98 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Volleyball | 0 | 96.29 | 850 – 1,110 | 13575 | 31332 |
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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| 99 | Ouachita Baptist University | Wrestling | -54.29 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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| 100 | Southern Nazarene University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -54.62 | 77.03 | 930 – 1,180 | 19825 | 48255 |
Southern Nazarene University
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| 101 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Softball | -218.04 | 66.43 | 890 – 1,100 | 12067 | 39997 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 102 | Southern Nazarene University | Baseball | -286.57 | 77.03 | 930 – 1,180 | 19825 | 48255 |
Southern Nazarene University
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| 103 | Southern Nazarene University | Other Sports | -298.17 | 77.03 | 930 – 1,180 | 19825 | 48255 |
Southern Nazarene University
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| 104 | Southern Nazarene University | Soccer | -580.49 | 77.03 | 930 – 1,180 | 19825 | 48255 |
Southern Nazarene University
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| 105 | Southern Nazarene University | Football | -642.48 | 77.03 | 930 – 1,180 | 19825 | 48255 |
Southern Nazarene University
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| 106 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Soccer | -780.9 | 66.43 | 890 – 1,100 | 12067 | 39997 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 107 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Volleyball | -816.48 | 66.43 | 890 – 1,100 | 12067 | 39997 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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| 108 | Southern Nazarene University | Volleyball | -1506.48 | 77.03 | 930 – 1,180 | 19825 | 48255 |
Southern Nazarene University
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| 109 | Ouachita Baptist University | Baseball | -1936.66 | 67.52 | 1,110 – 1,310 | 22087 | 41697 |
#109
Ouachita Baptist 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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