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 | Dallas Baptist University | Baseball | 31991.46 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 2 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Golf | 15383.73 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 3 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Basketball | 14598.03 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
#3
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 4 | Oklahoma Christian University | Golf | 12105 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 5 | Lubbock Christian University | Basketball | 11746.86 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 6 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Cross Country | 9472.17 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 7 | Angelo State University | Golf | 9102.57 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 8 | Oklahoma Christian University | Basketball | 8771.6 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 9 | Oklahoma Christian University | Softball | 7119.68 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 10 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Softball | 4777 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 11 | Lubbock Christian University | Volleyball | 3952.81 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 12 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Volleyball | 3474.88 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 13 | Dallas Baptist University | Golf | 2909.52 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 14 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Swimming | 2454.6 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 15 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Baseball | 2321.57 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 16 | Oklahoma Christian University | Soccer | 2264.8 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 17 | Saint Edward's University | Basketball | 2182.63 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
Saint Edward's University
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| 18 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Volleyball | 2092.8 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 19 | Lubbock Christian University | Baseball | 1935.02 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 20 | Oklahoma Christian University | Baseball | 1894.75 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 21 | Lubbock Christian University | Tennis | 1845.4 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 22 | Angelo State University | Soccer | 1756.5 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 23 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Softball | 1672.26 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 24 | Dallas Baptist University | Soccer | 1441.73 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 25 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Golf | 1403.12 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 26 | Dallas Baptist University | Basketball | 1309.5 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 27 | Saint Edward's University | Baseball | 1292.32 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
Saint Edward's University
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| 28 | Angelo State University | Basketball | 1050.1 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 29 | Angelo State University | Volleyball | 1001 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 30 | Oklahoma Christian University | Volleyball | 824.95 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 31 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Golf | 701.73 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 32 | Saint Edward's University | Softball | 643.21 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
Saint Edward's University
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| 33 | Angelo State University | Football | 556.92 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 34 | Cameron University | Golf | 473.73 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 35 | Saint Edward's University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 471.36 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
#35
Saint Edward's University
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| 36 | Dallas Baptist University | Tennis | 469.26 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 37 | Western New Mexico University | Football | 442.85 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 38 | Angelo State University | Baseball | 441.49 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 39 | Lubbock Christian University | Golf | 437.5 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 40 | Lubbock Christian University | Soccer | 434.2 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 41 | Cameron University | Baseball | 383.58 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 42 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Basketball | 329.33 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 43 | Dallas Baptist University | Volleyball | 321.58 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 44 | Cameron University | Volleyball | 321.47 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 45 | Western New Mexico University | Basketball | 288.77 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 46 | Cameron University | Basketball | 267.39 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 47 | Saint Edward's University | Soccer | 247.83 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
Saint Edward's University
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| 48 | Angelo State University | Tennis | 242 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 49 | Lubbock Christian University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 224.84 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 50 | Angelo State University | Softball | 211.43 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 51 | Western New Mexico University | Tennis | 192.79 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 52 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Tennis | 174.37 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 53 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Soccer | 171.03 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 54 | Western New Mexico University | Golf | 126.57 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 55 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Basketball | 119.14 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 56 | Western New Mexico University | Volleyball | 81.85 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 57 | Western New Mexico University | Cross Country | 79.54 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 58 | Dallas Baptist University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 74.49 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 59 | Cameron University | Softball | 65.77 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 60 | Lubbock Christian University | Softball | 62.31 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 61 | Western New Mexico University | Softball | 51.38 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 62 | Cameron University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 42.15 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 63 | Angelo State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 27.98 | 83.01 | 940 – 1,170 | 12518 | 41050 |
Angelo State University
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| 64 | Western New Mexico University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 19.95 | 100 | -- | 8712 | 31166 |
Western New Mexico University
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| 65 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Football | 15.64 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 66 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Volleyball | 9.5 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 67 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Beach Volleyball | 5.43 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 68 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 1.95 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 69 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Baseball | 1.43 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 70 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Softball | 0.21 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 71 | Dallas Baptist University | Other Sports | 0 | 88.84 | 980 – 1,230 | 30275 | 45138 |
Dallas Baptist University
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| 72 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Baseball | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 73 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Basketball | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 74 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 75 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Football | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 76 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Soccer | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 77 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Softball | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 78 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Volleyball | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 79 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Rodeo | 0 | 91.66 | 860 – 1,080 | 6683 | 33619 |
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
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| 80 | Midwestern State University | Basketball | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 81 | Midwestern State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 82 | Midwestern State University | Football | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 83 | Midwestern State University | Golf | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 84 | Midwestern State University | Soccer | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 85 | Midwestern State University | Softball | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 86 | Midwestern State University | Tennis | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 87 | Midwestern State University | Volleyball | 0 | 87.38 | 950 – 1,160 | 11798 | 46637 |
Midwestern State University
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| 88 | Texas A&M International University | Baseball | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 89 | Texas A&M International University | Basketball | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 90 | Texas A&M International University | Golf | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 91 | Texas A&M International University | Soccer | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 92 | Texas A&M International University | Softball | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 93 | Texas A&M International University | Cross Country | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 94 | Texas A&M International University | Volleyball | 0 | 45.96 | 890 – 1,080 | 3833 | 37327 |
Texas A&M International University
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| 95 | Texas Woman's University | Basketball | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 96 | Texas Woman's University | Gymnastics | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 97 | Texas Woman's University | Soccer | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 98 | Texas Woman's University | Softball | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 99 | Texas Woman's University | Synchronized Swimming | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 100 | Texas Woman's University | Volleyball | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 101 | Texas Woman's University | Wrestling | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 102 | Texas Woman's University | Other Sports | 0 | 96.13 | 950 – 1,160 | 10763 | 48773 |
Texas Woman's University
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| 103 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Other Sports | 0 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
#103
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 104 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Baseball | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 105 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Basketball | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 106 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Golf | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 107 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Tennis | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 108 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Cross Country | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 109 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Volleyball | 0 | 81.47 | 1,010 – 1,180 | 10387 | 35925 |
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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| 110 | West Texas A & M University | Baseball | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 111 | West Texas A & M University | Basketball | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 112 | West Texas A & M University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 113 | West Texas A & M University | Football | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 114 | West Texas A & M University | Golf | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 115 | West Texas A & M University | Soccer | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 116 | West Texas A & M University | Softball | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 117 | West Texas A & M University | Volleyball | 0 | 58.63 | 960 – 1,160 | 17182 | 44399 |
West Texas A & M University
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| 118 | Western Oregon University | Baseball | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 119 | Western Oregon University | Basketball | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 120 | Western Oregon University | Football | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 121 | Western Oregon University | Soccer | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 122 | Western Oregon University | Softball | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 123 | Western Oregon University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
#123
Western Oregon University
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| 124 | Western Oregon University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
#124
Western Oregon University
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| 125 | Western Oregon University | Cross Country | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
#125
Western Oregon University
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| 126 | Western Oregon University | Volleyball | 0 | 98.71 | 1,010 – 1,230 | 15249 | 42537 |
Western Oregon University
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| 127 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Track and Field (Outdoor) | -0.02 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 128 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Cross Country | -0.19 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 129 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Track and Field (Indoor) | -0.71 | 94.02 | 1,020 – 1,220 | 14043 | 49355 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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| 130 | Cameron University | Tennis | -107.25 | 100 | 850 – 1,040 | 11094 | 33447 |
Cameron University
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| 131 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Tennis | -1015.6 | 92.29 | 900 – 1,110 | 10474 | 44882 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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| 132 | Oklahoma Christian University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -1044.52 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 133 | Saint Edward's University | Volleyball | -1777 | 83.69 | 1,040 – 1,230 | 28351 | 47743 |
Saint Edward's University
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| 134 | Lubbock Christian University | Other Sports | -1789.76 | 75.89 | 950 – 1,190 | 25351 | 46464 |
Lubbock Christian University
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| 135 | Oklahoma Christian University | Swimming | -2347.04 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 136 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Football | -3555.58 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 137 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Baseball | -3556.8 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 138 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Tennis | -6167.81 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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| 139 | Oklahoma Christian University | Bowling | -11525.36 | 97.07 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 21810 | 43281 |
#139
Oklahoma Christian University
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| 140 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | Soccer | -13026.17 | 93.07 | 910 – 1,130 | 10143 | 50020 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
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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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