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 | Warner University | Basketball | 10294.97 | 47.79 | 830 – 1,120 | 21471 | 39589 |
Warner University
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| 2 | Freed-Hardeman University | Baseball | 7356.75 | 90.61 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 18267 | 40086 |
Freed-Hardeman University
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| 3 | Warner University | Beach Volleyball | 4975.85 | 47.79 | 830 – 1,120 | 21471 | 39589 |
Warner University
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| 4 | Bethel University | Basketball | 3322.53 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 5 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Football | 3104.42 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 6 | Bethel University | Bowling | 2933 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 7 | Warner University | Tennis | 1800.33 | 47.79 | 830 – 1,120 | 21471 | 39589 |
Warner University
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| 8 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Basketball | 1760.39 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 9 | Cumberland University | Baseball | 1658.8 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 10 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Volleyball | 1349.73 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 11 | Freed-Hardeman University | Softball | 1301.64 | 90.61 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 18267 | 40086 |
Freed-Hardeman University
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| 12 | Warner University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 1165.58 | 47.79 | 830 – 1,120 | 21471 | 39589 |
Warner University
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| 13 | St. Andrews University | Other Sports | 1150.7 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 14 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Golf | 1121.73 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 15 | Campbellsville University | Baseball | 1061.44 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 16 | Campbellsville University | Basketball | 989.72 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 17 | Campbellsville University | Other Sports | 885.45 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 18 | Campbellsville University | Golf | 710.5 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 19 | St. Andrews University | Beach Volleyball | 692.59 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 20 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Softball | 608.52 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 21 | St. Andrews University | Soccer | 541.26 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 22 | St. Andrews University | Golf | 522.86 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 23 | Cumberland University | Football | 518.21 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 24 | St. Andrews University | Equestrian | 473.43 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 25 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Baseball | 434.91 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 26 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Soccer | 434.28 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 27 | Union College | Softball | 433.19 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 28 | Campbellsville University | Softball | 429.03 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 29 | Campbellsville University | Volleyball | 426.61 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 30 | Cumberland University | Golf | 403.75 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 31 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Lacrosse | 403.49 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 32 | Union College | Baseball | 388.76 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 33 | Union College | Bowling | 382.75 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 34 | Cumberland University | Basketball | 312.26 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 35 | Union College | Swimming | 308.42 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 36 | Lindsey Wilson College | Swimming | 308.06 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 37 | Cumberland University | Soccer | 296.14 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 38 | Lindsey Wilson College | Tennis | 265.58 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 39 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Other Sports | 265.48 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 40 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 248.88 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
#40
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 41 | Lindsey Wilson College | Basketball | 239.68 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 42 | Lindsey Wilson College | Bowling | 230.17 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 43 | St. Andrews University | Football | 220 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 44 | Freed-Hardeman University | Volleyball | 217.59 | 90.61 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 18267 | 40086 |
Freed-Hardeman University
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| 45 | Bethel University | Baseball | 200.81 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 46 | Bethel University | Swimming | 200 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 47 | St. Andrews University | Baseball | 195.38 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 48 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Wrestling | 193.86 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 49 | Lindsey Wilson College | Archery | 190.48 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 50 | Campbellsville University | Cross Country | 188.95 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 51 | Union College | Other Sports | 187.43 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
#51
Union College
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| 52 | Campbellsville University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 175.43 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 53 | Lindsey Wilson College | Other Sports | 164.56 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 54 | Campbellsville University | Tennis | 164.55 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 55 | Cumberland University | Volleyball | 162.61 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 56 | Campbellsville University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 149.82 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 57 | Cumberland University | Wrestling | 139.8 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 58 | St. Andrews University | Lacrosse | 136.59 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 59 | Campbellsville University | Football | 131.02 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 60 | Campbellsville University | Wrestling | 113.38 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 61 | Cumberland University | Tennis | 102.06 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 62 | Campbellsville University | Swimming | 91.9 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 63 | Campbellsville University | Soccer | 88.71 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 64 | Lindsey Wilson College | Softball | 86.24 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 65 | Campbellsville University | Bowling | 82.35 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 66 | Union College | Football | 75.92 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 67 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 73.11 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 68 | Union College | Golf | 67 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 69 | Campbellsville University | Archery | 66.75 | 72.35 | 930 – 1,180 | 18777 | 34639 |
Campbellsville University
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| 70 | Bethel University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 54.68 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 71 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Tennis | 54.66 | 96.97 | 850 – 1,010 | 33865 | 37447 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
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| 72 | Lindsey Wilson College | Golf | 51.13 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 73 | Bethel University | Softball | 43.76 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 74 | Bethel University | Football | 33.54 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 75 | Bethel University | Cross Country | 32.1 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 76 | Freed-Hardeman University | Golf | 27.04 | 90.61 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 18267 | 40086 |
Freed-Hardeman University
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| 77 | Union College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 25.45 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 78 | Bethel University | Volleyball | 23.5 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 79 | Lindsey Wilson College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 22.97 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 80 | St. Andrews University | Basketball | 22.3 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 81 | Bethel University | Soccer | 21.23 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 82 | Bethel University | Tennis | 17.84 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 83 | Union College | Tennis | 9.85 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 84 | Bethel University | Golf | 7.62 | 97.17 | 1,040 – 1,310 | 20606 | 38990 |
Bethel University
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| 85 | Lindsey Wilson College | Soccer | 0.73 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 86 | Cumberland University | Softball | 0 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 87 | Cumberland University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 88 | Cumberland University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 89 | Cumberland University | Cross Country | 0 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 90 | Cumberland University | Bowling | 0 | 67 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 17669 | 52246 |
Cumberland University
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| 91 | Faulkner University | Baseball | 0 | 66.13 | 950 – 1,130 | 19908 | 37313 |
Faulkner University
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| 92 | Faulkner University | Basketball | 0 | 66.13 | 950 – 1,130 | 19908 | 37313 |
Faulkner University
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| 93 | Faulkner University | Football | 0 | 66.13 | 950 – 1,130 | 19908 | 37313 |
Faulkner University
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| 94 | Faulkner University | Golf | 0 | 66.13 | 950 – 1,130 | 19908 | 37313 |
Faulkner University
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| 95 | Faulkner University | Soccer | 0 | 66.13 | 950 – 1,130 | 19908 | 37313 |
Faulkner University
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| 96 | Faulkner University | Softball | 0 | 66.13 | 950 – 1,130 | 19908 | 37313 |
Faulkner University
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| 97 | Faulkner University | Cross Country | 0 | 66.13 | 950 – 1,130 | 19908 | 37313 |
Faulkner University
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| 98 | Faulkner University | Volleyball | 0 | 66.13 | 950 – 1,130 | 19908 | 37313 |
Faulkner University
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| 99 | Georgetown College | Baseball | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 100 | Georgetown College | Basketball | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 101 | Georgetown College | Football | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 102 | Georgetown College | Golf | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 103 | Georgetown College | Lacrosse | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 104 | Georgetown College | Soccer | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 105 | Georgetown College | Softball | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 106 | Georgetown College | Tennis | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 107 | Georgetown College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 108 | Georgetown College | Cross Country | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 109 | Georgetown College | Volleyball | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 110 | Georgetown College | Other Sports | 0 | 91.06 | 970 – 1,150 | 14878 | 40393 |
Georgetown College
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| 111 | Life University | Basketball | 0 | 93.03 | 930 – 1,110 | 30403 | 37368 |
Life University
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| 112 | Life University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 93.03 | 930 – 1,110 | 30403 | 37368 |
Life University
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| 113 | Life University | Lacrosse | 0 | 93.03 | 930 – 1,110 | 30403 | 37368 |
Life University
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| 114 | Life University | Soccer | 0 | 93.03 | 930 – 1,110 | 30403 | 37368 |
Life University
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| 115 | Life University | Swimming | 0 | 93.03 | 930 – 1,110 | 30403 | 37368 |
Life University
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| 116 | Life University | Volleyball | 0 | 93.03 | 930 – 1,110 | 30403 | 37368 |
Life University
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| 117 | Life University | Wrestling | 0 | 93.03 | 930 – 1,110 | 30403 | 37368 |
Life University
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| 118 | Life University | Other Sports | 0 | 93.03 | 930 – 1,110 | 30403 | 37368 |
Life University
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| 119 | Lindsey Wilson College | Baseball | 0 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 120 | Lindsey Wilson College | Football | 0 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 121 | Lindsey Wilson College | Volleyball | 0 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 122 | Lindsey Wilson College | Wrestling | 0 | 0 | 930 – 1,140 | 14422 | 34861 | |
| 123 | University of the Cumberlands | Baseball | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 124 | University of the Cumberlands | Basketball | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 125 | University of the Cumberlands | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 126 | University of the Cumberlands | Football | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 127 | University of the Cumberlands | Golf | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 128 | University of the Cumberlands | Lacrosse | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 129 | University of the Cumberlands | Soccer | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 130 | University of the Cumberlands | Softball | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 131 | University of the Cumberlands | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 132 | University of the Cumberlands | Tennis | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 133 | University of the Cumberlands | Volleyball | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 134 | University of the Cumberlands | Wrestling | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 135 | University of the Cumberlands | Other Sports | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 136 | University of the Cumberlands | Archery | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 137 | University of the Cumberlands | Bowling | 0 | 71.39 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 11555 | 39046 |
University of the Cumberlands
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| 138 | Warner University | Softball | -49.44 | 47.79 | 830 – 1,120 | 21471 | 39589 |
Warner University
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| 139 | Union College | Basketball | -94.63 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 140 | Union College | Soccer | -111.3 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 141 | Warner University | Volleyball | -120.53 | 47.79 | 830 – 1,120 | 21471 | 39589 |
Warner University
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| 142 | Union College | Volleyball | -132.22 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 143 | Warner University | Football | -150.86 | 47.79 | 830 – 1,120 | 21471 | 39589 |
Warner University
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| 144 | Warner University | Soccer | -365.42 | 47.79 | 830 – 1,120 | 21471 | 39589 |
Warner University
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| 145 | Freed-Hardeman University | Basketball | -454.77 | 90.61 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 18267 | 40086 |
Freed-Hardeman University
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| 146 | Union College | Archery | -464.56 | 43.74 | 1,320 – 1,480 | 19223 | 36529 |
Union College
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| 147 | St. Andrews University | Volleyball | -467.83 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 148 | Freed-Hardeman University | Soccer | -643.91 | 90.61 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 18267 | 40086 |
Freed-Hardeman University
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| 149 | St. Andrews University | Wrestling | -654.23 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 150 | Freed-Hardeman University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -1162.41 | 90.61 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 18267 | 40086 |
Freed-Hardeman University
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| 151 | Freed-Hardeman University | Tennis | -1968.2 | 90.61 | 1,080 – 1,280 | 18267 | 40086 |
Freed-Hardeman University
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| 152 | St. Andrews University | Softball | -1968.61 | 30.48 | 890 – 1,080 | 31503 | 37691 |
St. Andrews University
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| 153 | Warner University | Baseball | -2113.61 | 47.79 | 830 – 1,120 | 21471 | 39589 |
Warner University
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| 154 | Warner University | Cross Country | -4210.54 | 47.79 | 830 – 1,120 | 21471 | 39589 |
Warner University
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| 155 | Warner University | Lacrosse | -4750.38 | 47.79 | 830 – 1,120 | 21471 | 39589 |
Warner 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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