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 | Union University | Cross Country | 9236.75 | 60.16 | 1,120 – 1,380 | 27191 | 45505 |
Union University
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| 2 | Auburn University at Montgomery | Softball | 3775.16 | 91.57 | 980 – 1,190 | 15458 | 38216 |
Auburn University at Montgomery
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| 3 | Christian Brothers University | Golf | 3223.73 | 86.7 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 17068 | 48592 |
Christian Brothers University
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| 4 | Union University | Volleyball | 3011.06 | 60.16 | 1,120 – 1,380 | 27191 | 45505 |
Union University
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| 5 | Delta State University | Golf | 2802.12 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 6 | Union University | Softball | 2514.47 | 60.16 | 1,120 – 1,380 | 27191 | 45505 |
Union University
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| 7 | Delta State University | Cross Country | 2406.17 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 8 | Delta State University | Swimming | 1976.56 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 9 | Delta State University | Soccer | 1842.08 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 10 | University of West Florida | Golf | 1504.75 | 56.87 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 8908 | 42204 |
University of West Florida
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| 11 | University of West Florida | Football | 1473.14 | 56.87 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 8908 | 42204 |
University of West Florida
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| 12 | University of West Alabama | Basketball | 1459.59 | 87.11 | 860 – 1,080 | 14781 | 37106 |
University of West Alabama
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| 13 | University of West Florida | Tennis | 1267 | 56.87 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 8908 | 42204 |
University of West Florida
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| 14 | Delta State University | Basketball | 1105.68 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 15 | North Greenville University | Baseball | 854.98 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
North Greenville University
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| 16 | North Greenville University | Football | 849.62 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
North Greenville University
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| 17 | Auburn University at Montgomery | Baseball | 788.32 | 91.57 | 980 – 1,190 | 15458 | 38216 |
Auburn University at Montgomery
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| 18 | Christian Brothers University | Basketball | 544.39 | 86.7 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 17068 | 48592 |
Christian Brothers University
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| 19 | Christian Brothers University | Baseball | 535.8 | 86.7 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 17068 | 48592 |
Christian Brothers University
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| 20 | North Greenville University | Volleyball | 457.91 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
North Greenville University
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| 21 | Auburn University at Montgomery | Basketball | 343.84 | 91.57 | 980 – 1,190 | 15458 | 38216 |
Auburn University at Montgomery
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| 22 | University of West Alabama | Baseball | 333.82 | 87.11 | 860 – 1,080 | 14781 | 37106 |
University of West Alabama
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| 23 | Christian Brothers University | Soccer | 296.89 | 86.7 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 17068 | 48592 |
Christian Brothers University
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| 24 | University of West Florida | Cross Country | 294.37 | 56.87 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 8908 | 42204 |
University of West Florida
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| 25 | University of West Alabama | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 180.33 | 87.11 | 860 – 1,080 | 14781 | 37106 |
University of West Alabama
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| 26 | University of West Alabama | Volleyball | 167.78 | 87.11 | 860 – 1,080 | 14781 | 37106 |
University of West Alabama
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| 27 | University of West Alabama | Tennis | 133.71 | 87.11 | 860 – 1,080 | 14781 | 37106 |
University of West Alabama
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| 28 | University of West Alabama | Soccer | 121.71 | 87.11 | 860 – 1,080 | 14781 | 37106 |
University of West Alabama
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| 29 | University of West Alabama | Rodeo | 113.82 | 87.11 | 860 – 1,080 | 14781 | 37106 |
University of West Alabama
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| 30 | North Greenville University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 3.08 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
#30
North Greenville University
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| 31 | North Greenville University | Soccer | 0.12 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
North Greenville University
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| 32 | North Greenville University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0.02 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
#32
North Greenville University
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| 33 | Auburn University at Montgomery | Soccer | 0 | 91.57 | 980 – 1,190 | 15458 | 38216 |
Auburn University at Montgomery
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| 34 | Auburn University at Montgomery | Tennis | 0 | 91.57 | 980 – 1,190 | 15458 | 38216 |
Auburn University at Montgomery
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| 35 | Auburn University at Montgomery | Cross Country | 0 | 91.57 | 980 – 1,190 | 15458 | 38216 |
Auburn University at Montgomery
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| 36 | Auburn University at Montgomery | Volleyball | 0 | 91.57 | 980 – 1,190 | 15458 | 38216 |
Auburn University at Montgomery
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| 37 | Chowan University | Baseball | 0 | 72.37 | 880 – 1,090 | 15845 | 30096 |
Chowan University
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| 38 | Chowan University | Basketball | 0 | 72.37 | 880 – 1,090 | 15845 | 30096 |
Chowan University
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| 39 | Chowan University | Football | 0 | 72.37 | 880 – 1,090 | 15845 | 30096 |
Chowan University
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| 40 | Chowan University | Golf | 0 | 72.37 | 880 – 1,090 | 15845 | 30096 |
Chowan University
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| 41 | Chowan University | Lacrosse | 0 | 72.37 | 880 – 1,090 | 15845 | 30096 |
Chowan University
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| 42 | Chowan University | Soccer | 0 | 72.37 | 880 – 1,090 | 15845 | 30096 |
Chowan University
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| 43 | Chowan University | Softball | 0 | 72.37 | 880 – 1,090 | 15845 | 30096 |
Chowan University
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| 44 | Chowan University | Swimming | 0 | 72.37 | 880 – 1,090 | 15845 | 30096 |
Chowan University
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| 45 | Chowan University | Tennis | 0 | 72.37 | 880 – 1,090 | 15845 | 30096 |
Chowan University
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| 46 | Chowan University | Cross Country | 0 | 72.37 | 880 – 1,090 | 15845 | 30096 |
Chowan University
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| 47 | Chowan University | Volleyball | 0 | 72.37 | 880 – 1,090 | 15845 | 30096 |
Chowan University
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| 48 | Lee University | Baseball | 0 | 70.52 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 20222 | 38082 |
Lee University
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| 49 | Lee University | Basketball | 0 | 70.52 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 20222 | 38082 |
Lee University
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| 50 | Lee University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 70.52 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 20222 | 38082 |
Lee University
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| 51 | Lee University | Golf | 0 | 70.52 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 20222 | 38082 |
Lee University
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| 52 | Lee University | Lacrosse | 0 | 70.52 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 20222 | 38082 |
Lee University
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| 53 | Lee University | Soccer | 0 | 70.52 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 20222 | 38082 |
Lee University
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| 54 | Lee University | Softball | 0 | 70.52 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 20222 | 38082 |
Lee University
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| 55 | Lee University | Tennis | 0 | 70.52 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 20222 | 38082 |
Lee University
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| 56 | Lee University | Volleyball | 0 | 70.52 | 1,040 – 1,270 | 20222 | 38082 |
Lee University
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| 57 | Mississippi College | Baseball | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 58 | Mississippi College | Basketball | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 59 | Mississippi College | Football | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 60 | Mississippi College | Golf | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 61 | Mississippi College | Soccer | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 62 | Mississippi College | Softball | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 63 | Mississippi College | Tennis | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 64 | Mississippi College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
#64
Mississippi College
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| 65 | Mississippi College | Cross Country | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
#65
Mississippi College
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| 66 | Mississippi College | Volleyball | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 67 | North Greenville University | Basketball | 0 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
North Greenville University
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| 68 | North Greenville University | Golf | 0 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
North Greenville University
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| 69 | North Greenville University | Lacrosse | 0 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
North Greenville University
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| 70 | North Greenville University | Softball | 0 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
North Greenville University
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| 71 | North Greenville University | Tennis | 0 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
North Greenville University
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| 72 | Shorter University | Baseball | 0 | 96.93 | 970 – 1,210 | 16692 | 41860 |
Shorter University
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| 73 | Shorter University | Basketball | 0 | 96.93 | 970 – 1,210 | 16692 | 41860 |
Shorter University
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| 74 | Shorter University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 96.93 | 970 – 1,210 | 16692 | 41860 |
Shorter University
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| 75 | Shorter University | Football | 0 | 96.93 | 970 – 1,210 | 16692 | 41860 |
Shorter University
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| 76 | Shorter University | Golf | 0 | 96.93 | 970 – 1,210 | 16692 | 41860 |
Shorter University
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| 77 | Shorter University | Lacrosse | 0 | 96.93 | 970 – 1,210 | 16692 | 41860 |
Shorter University
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| 78 | Shorter University | Soccer | 0 | 96.93 | 970 – 1,210 | 16692 | 41860 |
Shorter University
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| 79 | Shorter University | Softball | 0 | 96.93 | 970 – 1,210 | 16692 | 41860 |
Shorter University
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| 80 | Shorter University | Tennis | 0 | 96.93 | 970 – 1,210 | 16692 | 41860 |
Shorter University
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| 81 | Shorter University | Volleyball | 0 | 96.93 | 970 – 1,210 | 16692 | 41860 |
Shorter University
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| 82 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Baseball | 0 | 68.57 | 1,130 – 1,370 | 19847 | 55610 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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| 83 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Basketball | 0 | 68.57 | 1,130 – 1,370 | 19847 | 55610 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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| 84 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 68.57 | 1,130 – 1,370 | 19847 | 55610 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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| 85 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Lacrosse | 0 | 68.57 | 1,130 – 1,370 | 19847 | 55610 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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| 86 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Soccer | 0 | 68.57 | 1,130 – 1,370 | 19847 | 55610 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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| 87 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Softball | 0 | 68.57 | 1,130 – 1,370 | 19847 | 55610 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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| 88 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Volleyball | 0 | 68.57 | 1,130 – 1,370 | 19847 | 55610 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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| 89 | University of Montevallo | Baseball | 0 | 55.79 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 17280 | 35406 |
University of Montevallo
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| 90 | University of Montevallo | Basketball | 0 | 55.79 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 17280 | 35406 |
University of Montevallo
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| 91 | University of Montevallo | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 55.79 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 17280 | 35406 |
University of Montevallo
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| 92 | University of Montevallo | Golf | 0 | 55.79 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 17280 | 35406 |
University of Montevallo
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| 93 | University of Montevallo | Lacrosse | 0 | 55.79 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 17280 | 35406 |
University of Montevallo
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| 94 | University of Montevallo | Soccer | 0 | 55.79 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 17280 | 35406 |
University of Montevallo
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| 95 | University of Montevallo | Softball | 0 | 55.79 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 17280 | 35406 |
University of Montevallo
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| 96 | University of Montevallo | Swimming | 0 | 55.79 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 17280 | 35406 |
University of Montevallo
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| 97 | University of Montevallo | Tennis | 0 | 55.79 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 17280 | 35406 |
University of Montevallo
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| 98 | University of Montevallo | Volleyball | 0 | 55.79 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 17280 | 35406 |
University of Montevallo
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| 99 | University of Montevallo | Wrestling | 0 | 55.79 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 17280 | 35406 |
#99
University of Montevallo
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| 100 | University of West Georgia | Baseball | 0 | 51.61 | 950 – 1,130 | 14962 | 41000 |
University of West Georgia
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| 101 | University of West Georgia | Basketball | 0 | 51.61 | 950 – 1,130 | 14962 | 41000 |
University of West Georgia
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| 102 | University of West Georgia | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 51.61 | 950 – 1,130 | 14962 | 41000 |
University of West Georgia
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| 103 | University of West Georgia | Football | 0 | 51.61 | 950 – 1,130 | 14962 | 41000 |
University of West Georgia
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| 104 | University of West Georgia | Golf | 0 | 51.61 | 950 – 1,130 | 14962 | 41000 |
University of West Georgia
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| 105 | University of West Georgia | Soccer | 0 | 51.61 | 950 – 1,130 | 14962 | 41000 |
University of West Georgia
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| 106 | University of West Georgia | Softball | 0 | 51.61 | 950 – 1,130 | 14962 | 41000 |
University of West Georgia
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| 107 | University of West Georgia | Tennis | 0 | 51.61 | 950 – 1,130 | 14962 | 41000 |
University of West Georgia
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| 108 | University of West Georgia | Volleyball | 0 | 51.61 | 950 – 1,130 | 14962 | 41000 |
University of West Georgia
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| 109 | Valdosta State University | Baseball | 0 | 72.14 | 920 – 1,110 | 11532 | 39416 |
Valdosta State University
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| 110 | Valdosta State University | Basketball | 0 | 72.14 | 920 – 1,110 | 11532 | 39416 |
Valdosta State University
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| 111 | Valdosta State University | Football | 0 | 72.14 | 920 – 1,110 | 11532 | 39416 |
Valdosta State University
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| 112 | Valdosta State University | Golf | 0 | 72.14 | 920 – 1,110 | 11532 | 39416 |
Valdosta State University
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| 113 | Valdosta State University | Soccer | 0 | 72.14 | 920 – 1,110 | 11532 | 39416 |
Valdosta State University
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| 114 | Valdosta State University | Softball | 0 | 72.14 | 920 – 1,110 | 11532 | 39416 |
Valdosta State University
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| 115 | Valdosta State University | Tennis | 0 | 72.14 | 920 – 1,110 | 11532 | 39416 |
Valdosta State University
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| 116 | Valdosta State University | Cross Country | 0 | 72.14 | 920 – 1,110 | 11532 | 39416 |
Valdosta State University
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| 117 | Valdosta State University | Volleyball | 0 | 72.14 | 920 – 1,110 | 11532 | 39416 |
Valdosta State University
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| 118 | North Greenville University | Cross Country | -37.3 | 66.67 | 1,060 – 1,270 | 20264 | 38173 |
#118
North Greenville University
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| 119 | Christian Brothers University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -101.19 | 86.7 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 17068 | 48592 |
Christian Brothers University
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| 120 | University of West Florida | Volleyball | -105.76 | 56.87 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 8908 | 42204 |
University of West Florida
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| 121 | University of West Alabama | Football | -111.04 | 87.11 | 860 – 1,080 | 14781 | 37106 |
University of West Alabama
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| 122 | University of West Florida | Baseball | -119.86 | 56.87 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 8908 | 42204 |
University of West Florida
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| 123 | Delta State University | Baseball | -131.02 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 124 | University of West Florida | Soccer | -152.93 | 56.87 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 8908 | 42204 |
University of West Florida
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| 125 | Union University | Basketball | -157.86 | 60.16 | 1,120 – 1,380 | 27191 | 45505 |
Union University
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| 126 | Christian Brothers University | Tennis | -194.8 | 86.7 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 17068 | 48592 |
Christian Brothers University
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| 127 | Christian Brothers University | Softball | -245.95 | 86.7 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 17068 | 48592 |
Christian Brothers University
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| 128 | University of West Alabama | Softball | -333.9 | 87.11 | 860 – 1,080 | 14781 | 37106 |
University of West Alabama
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| 129 | Christian Brothers University | Volleyball | -978.38 | 86.7 | 1,020 – 1,200 | 17068 | 48592 |
Christian Brothers University
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| 130 | Delta State University | Softball | -1039.09 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 131 | Delta State University | Football | -1385.74 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 132 | University of West Florida | Softball | -1431.1 | 56.87 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 8908 | 42204 |
University of West Florida
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| 133 | Union University | Soccer | -1648.15 | 60.16 | 1,120 – 1,380 | 27191 | 45505 |
Union University
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| 134 | University of West Florida | Swimming and Diving (combined) | -2019.29 | 56.87 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 8908 | 42204 |
University of West Florida
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| 135 | Union University | Golf | -2309.45 | 60.16 | 1,120 – 1,380 | 27191 | 45505 |
#135
Union University
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| 136 | Union University | Baseball | -2391.1 | 60.16 | 1,120 – 1,380 | 27191 | 45505 |
Union University
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| 137 | University of West Florida | Basketball | -4131.77 | 56.87 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 8908 | 42204 |
University of West Florida
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| 138 | Delta State University | Tennis | -6216.79 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta 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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