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 | Sacred Heart University | Volleyball | 0.02 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 2 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0.01 | 95.56 | 990 – 1,220 | 17121 | 45916 | |
| 3 | Central Connecticut State University | Baseball | 0 | 73.33 | 890 – 1,130 | 17207 | 49016 |
Central Connecticut State University
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| 4 | Central Connecticut State University | Basketball | 0 | 73.33 | 890 – 1,130 | 17207 | 49016 |
Central Connecticut State University
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| 5 | Central Connecticut State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 73.33 | 890 – 1,130 | 17207 | 49016 |
Central Connecticut State University
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| 6 | Central Connecticut State University | Football | 0 | 73.33 | 890 – 1,130 | 17207 | 49016 |
Central Connecticut State University
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| 7 | Central Connecticut State University | Lacrosse | 0 | 73.33 | 890 – 1,130 | 17207 | 49016 |
Central Connecticut State University
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| 8 | Central Connecticut State University | Soccer | 0 | 73.33 | 890 – 1,130 | 17207 | 49016 |
Central Connecticut State University
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| 9 | Central Connecticut State University | Softball | 0 | 73.33 | 890 – 1,130 | 17207 | 49016 |
Central Connecticut State University
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| 10 | Central Connecticut State University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 73.33 | 890 – 1,130 | 17207 | 49016 |
Central Connecticut State University
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| 11 | Central Connecticut State University | Volleyball | 0 | 73.33 | 890 – 1,130 | 17207 | 49016 |
Central Connecticut State University
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| 12 | Duquesne University | Basketball | 0 | 83.56 | 1,180 – 1,360 | 35125 | 62627 |
Duquesne University
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| 13 | Duquesne University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 83.56 | 1,180 – 1,360 | 35125 | 62627 |
Duquesne University
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| 14 | Duquesne University | Football | 0 | 83.56 | 1,180 – 1,360 | 35125 | 62627 |
Duquesne University
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| 15 | Duquesne University | Lacrosse | 0 | 83.56 | 1,180 – 1,360 | 35125 | 62627 |
Duquesne University
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| 16 | Duquesne University | Rowing | 0 | 83.56 | 1,180 – 1,360 | 35125 | 62627 |
Duquesne University
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| 17 | Duquesne University | Soccer | 0 | 83.56 | 1,180 – 1,360 | 35125 | 62627 |
Duquesne University
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| 18 | Duquesne University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 83.56 | 1,180 – 1,360 | 35125 | 62627 |
Duquesne University
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| 19 | Duquesne University | Tennis | 0 | 83.56 | 1,180 – 1,360 | 35125 | 62627 |
Duquesne University
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| 20 | Duquesne University | Volleyball | 0 | 83.56 | 1,180 – 1,360 | 35125 | 62627 |
Duquesne University
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| 21 | Duquesne University | Other Sports | 0 | 83.56 | 1,180 – 1,360 | 35125 | 62627 |
#21
Duquesne University
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| 22 | Duquesne University | Bowling | 0 | 83.56 | 1,180 – 1,360 | 35125 | 62627 |
Duquesne University
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| 23 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Baseball | 0 | 95.56 | 990 – 1,220 | 17121 | 45916 | |
| 24 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Basketball | 0 | 95.56 | 990 – 1,220 | 17121 | 45916 | |
| 25 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Fencing | 0 | 95.56 | 990 – 1,220 | 17121 | 45916 | |
| 26 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Golf | 0 | 95.56 | 990 – 1,220 | 17121 | 45916 | |
| 27 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Lacrosse | 0 | 95.56 | 990 – 1,220 | 17121 | 45916 | |
| 28 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Soccer | 0 | 95.56 | 990 – 1,220 | 17121 | 45916 | |
| 29 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Softball | 0 | 95.56 | 990 – 1,220 | 17121 | 45916 | |
| 30 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Volleyball | 0 | 95.56 | 990 – 1,220 | 17121 | 45916 | |
| 31 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Bowling | 0 | 95.56 | 990 – 1,220 | 17121 | 45916 | |
| 32 | Long Island University | Baseball | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 33 | Long Island University | Basketball | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 34 | Long Island University | Fencing | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 35 | Long Island University | Field Hockey | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 36 | Long Island University | Football | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 37 | Long Island University | Golf | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 38 | Long Island University | Gymnastics | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 39 | Long Island University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 40 | Long Island University | Lacrosse | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 41 | Long Island University | Rowing | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 42 | Long Island University | Soccer | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 43 | Long Island University | Softball | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 44 | Long Island University | Swimming | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 45 | Long Island University | Tennis | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 46 | Long Island University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
#46
Long Island University
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| 47 | Long Island University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
#47
Long Island University
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| 48 | Long Island University | Cross Country | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
#48
Long Island University
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| 49 | Long Island University | Volleyball | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 50 | Long Island University | Water Polo | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 51 | Long Island University | Wrestling | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 52 | Long Island University | Other Sports | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 53 | Long Island University | Bowling | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 54 | Long Island University | Equestrian | 0 | 89.77 | 1,110 – 1,340 | 22620 | 47543 |
Long Island University
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| 55 | Merrimack College | Baseball | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 56 | Merrimack College | Basketball | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 57 | Merrimack College | Field Hockey | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 58 | Merrimack College | Football | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 59 | Merrimack College | Golf | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 60 | Merrimack College | Ice Hockey | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 61 | Merrimack College | Lacrosse | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 62 | Merrimack College | Rowing | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 63 | Merrimack College | Soccer | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 64 | Merrimack College | Softball | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 65 | Merrimack College | Swimming | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 66 | Merrimack College | Tennis | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 67 | Merrimack College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 68 | Merrimack College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 69 | Merrimack College | Cross Country | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 70 | Merrimack College | Volleyball | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 71 | Merrimack College | Other Sports | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 72 | Merrimack College | Bowling | 0 | 73.61 | 1,050 – 1,180 | 38849 | 54316 |
Merrimack College
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| 73 | Sacred Heart University | Baseball | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 74 | Sacred Heart University | Basketball | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 75 | Sacred Heart University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 76 | Sacred Heart University | Fencing | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 77 | Sacred Heart University | Field Hockey | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 78 | Sacred Heart University | Football | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 79 | Sacred Heart University | Golf | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 80 | Sacred Heart University | Ice Hockey | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 81 | Sacred Heart University | Lacrosse | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 82 | Sacred Heart University | Rowing | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 83 | Sacred Heart University | Soccer | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 84 | Sacred Heart University | Softball | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 85 | Sacred Heart University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 86 | Sacred Heart University | Tennis | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 87 | Sacred Heart University | Other Sports | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 88 | Sacred Heart University | Bowling | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 89 | Sacred Heart University | Equestrian | 0 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 90 | Saint Francis University | Basketball | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 91 | Saint Francis University | Field Hockey | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 92 | Saint Francis University | Football | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 93 | Saint Francis University | Golf | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 94 | Saint Francis University | Lacrosse | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 95 | Saint Francis University | Soccer | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 96 | Saint Francis University | Softball | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 97 | Saint Francis University | Swimming | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 98 | Saint Francis University | Tennis | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 99 | Saint Francis University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 100 | Saint Francis University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 101 | Saint Francis University | Cross Country | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 102 | Saint Francis University | Volleyball | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 103 | Saint Francis University | Water Polo | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 104 | Saint Francis University | Bowling | 0 | 79.16 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 27421 | 56920 |
Saint Francis University
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| 105 | Stonehill College | Baseball | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 106 | Stonehill College | Basketball | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 107 | Stonehill College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 108 | Stonehill College | Field Hockey | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 109 | Stonehill College | Football | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 110 | Stonehill College | Golf | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 111 | Stonehill College | Ice Hockey | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 112 | Stonehill College | Lacrosse | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 113 | Stonehill College | Soccer | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 114 | Stonehill College | Softball | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 115 | Stonehill College | Swimming | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 116 | Stonehill College | Tennis | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 117 | Stonehill College | Volleyball | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 118 | Stonehill College | Equestrian | 0 | 72.56 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 31134 | 63285 |
Stonehill College
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| 119 | Wagner College | Baseball | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 120 | Wagner College | Basketball | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 121 | Wagner College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 122 | Wagner College | Fencing | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 123 | Wagner College | Field Hockey | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 124 | Wagner College | Football | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 125 | Wagner College | Golf | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 126 | Wagner College | Lacrosse | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 127 | Wagner College | Soccer | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 128 | Wagner College | Softball | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 129 | Wagner College | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 130 | Wagner College | Tennis | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 131 | Wagner College | Water Polo | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 132 | Wagner College | Other Sports | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 133 | Wagner College | Bowling | 0 | 83.46 | 1,150 – 1,310 | 28109 | 63439 |
Wagner College
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| 134 | Sacred Heart University | Wrestling | -0.01 | 67.68 | 1,180 – 1,310 | 46165 | 63925 |
Sacred Heart University
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| 135 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Tennis | -0.04 | 95.56 | 990 – 1,220 | 17121 | 45916 |
School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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