This ranking is based on the profitability of each sports program at a college or university, divided by the number of college athletes on in that sport. Institutions with higher profitability per athlete may have an overall higher profit from sports or a relatively lower number of student athletes.
| Rank | Institution | Sport | Most Profitable Sports per Student Athlete | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
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| 1 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Basketball | 18450.78 | 94.67 | 970 – 1,140 | 13134 | 39485 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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| 2 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Football | 10491.32 | 94.67 | 970 – 1,140 | 13134 | 39485 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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| 3 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Softball | 4727.37 | 94.67 | 970 – 1,140 | 13134 | 39485 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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| 4 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Tennis | 3560.75 | 94.67 | 970 – 1,140 | 13134 | 39485 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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| 5 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Baseball | 2858.4 | 94.67 | 970 – 1,140 | 13134 | 39485 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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| 6 | Texas A&M University-Commerce | Golf | 2701.19 | 74.98 | 930 – 1,150 | 12327 | 43157 |
Texas A&M University-Commerce
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| 7 | Nicholls State University | Basketball | 2651.33 | 90.8 | 1,010 – 1,190 | 12298 | 38829 |
Nicholls State University
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| 8 | Lamar University | Basketball | 1890.92 | 83.53 | 920 – 1,160 | 9814 | 47077 |
Lamar University
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| 9 | Nicholls State University | Tennis | 1362.81 | 90.8 | 1,010 – 1,190 | 12298 | 38829 |
Nicholls State University
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| 10 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Volleyball | 1341.27 | 94.67 | 970 – 1,140 | 13134 | 39485 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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| 11 | Nicholls State University | Softball | 1276.67 | 90.8 | 1,010 – 1,190 | 12298 | 38829 |
Nicholls State University
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| 12 | Texas A&M University-Commerce | Football | 1220.96 | 74.98 | 930 – 1,150 | 12327 | 43157 |
Texas A&M University-Commerce
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| 13 | Nicholls State University | Volleyball | 949.48 | 90.8 | 1,010 – 1,190 | 12298 | 38829 |
Nicholls State University
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| 14 | Nicholls State University | Football | 887.49 | 90.8 | 1,010 – 1,190 | 12298 | 38829 |
Nicholls State University
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| 15 | Nicholls State University | Golf | 861.83 | 90.8 | 1,010 – 1,190 | 12298 | 38829 |
#15
Nicholls State University
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| 16 | Nicholls State University | Baseball | 809.19 | 90.8 | 1,010 – 1,190 | 12298 | 38829 |
Nicholls State University
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| 17 | Nicholls State University | Soccer | 612.78 | 90.8 | 1,010 – 1,190 | 12298 | 38829 |
Nicholls State University
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| 18 | Lamar University | Softball | 441.76 | 83.53 | 920 – 1,160 | 9814 | 47077 |
Lamar University
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| 19 | Lamar University | Golf | 403 | 83.53 | 920 – 1,160 | 9814 | 47077 |
Lamar University
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| 20 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 350.84 | 94.67 | 970 – 1,140 | 13134 | 39485 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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| 21 | Nicholls State University | Beach Volleyball | 298.5 | 90.8 | 1,010 – 1,190 | 12298 | 38829 |
Nicholls State University
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| 22 | Nicholls State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 189.09 | 90.8 | 1,010 – 1,190 | 12298 | 38829 |
Nicholls State University
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| 23 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Soccer | 126.18 | 94.67 | 970 – 1,140 | 13134 | 39485 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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| 24 | Texas A&M University-Commerce | Basketball | 53.17 | 74.98 | 930 – 1,150 | 12327 | 43157 |
Texas A&M University-Commerce
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| 25 | Texas A&M University-Commerce | Volleyball | 36.67 | 74.98 | 930 – 1,150 | 12327 | 43157 |
Texas A&M University-Commerce
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| 26 | Texas A&M University-Commerce | Soccer | 27.07 | 74.98 | 930 – 1,150 | 12327 | 43157 |
#26
Texas A&M University-Commerce
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| 27 | Texas A&M University-Commerce | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 8.71 | 74.98 | 930 – 1,150 | 12327 | 43157 |
Texas A&M University-Commerce
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| 28 | Lamar University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 6.35 | 83.53 | 920 – 1,160 | 9814 | 47077 |
Lamar University
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| 29 | Houston Christian University | Baseball | 0 | 86.45 | 980 – 1,220 | 21282 | 44595 |
Houston Christian University
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| 30 | Houston Christian University | Basketball | 0 | 86.45 | 980 – 1,220 | 21282 | 44595 |
Houston Christian University
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| 31 | Houston Christian University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 86.45 | 980 – 1,220 | 21282 | 44595 |
Houston Christian University
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| 32 | Houston Christian University | Football | 0 | 86.45 | 980 – 1,220 | 21282 | 44595 |
Houston Christian University
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| 33 | Houston Christian University | Golf | 0 | 86.45 | 980 – 1,220 | 21282 | 44595 |
Houston Christian University
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| 34 | Houston Christian University | Soccer | 0 | 86.45 | 980 – 1,220 | 21282 | 44595 |
Houston Christian University
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| 35 | Houston Christian University | Softball | 0 | 86.45 | 980 – 1,220 | 21282 | 44595 |
Houston Christian University
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| 36 | Houston Christian University | Volleyball | 0 | 86.45 | 980 – 1,220 | 21282 | 44595 |
Houston Christian University
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| 37 | Houston Christian University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 86.45 | 980 – 1,220 | 21282 | 44595 |
Houston Christian University
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| 38 | Lamar University | Baseball | 0 | 83.53 | 920 – 1,160 | 9814 | 47077 |
Lamar University
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| 39 | Lamar University | Football | 0 | 83.53 | 920 – 1,160 | 9814 | 47077 |
Lamar University
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| 40 | Lamar University | Soccer | 0 | 83.53 | 920 – 1,160 | 9814 | 47077 |
Lamar University
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| 41 | Lamar University | Tennis | 0 | 83.53 | 920 – 1,160 | 9814 | 47077 |
Lamar University
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| 42 | Lamar University | Volleyball | 0 | 83.53 | 920 – 1,160 | 9814 | 47077 |
Lamar University
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| 43 | McNeese State University | Baseball | 0 | 78.27 | 970 – 1,150 | 12430 | 38713 |
McNeese State University
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| 44 | McNeese State University | Basketball | 0 | 78.27 | 970 – 1,150 | 12430 | 38713 |
McNeese State University
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| 45 | McNeese State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 78.27 | 970 – 1,150 | 12430 | 38713 |
McNeese State University
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| 46 | McNeese State University | Football | 0 | 78.27 | 970 – 1,150 | 12430 | 38713 |
McNeese State University
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| 47 | McNeese State University | Soccer | 0 | 78.27 | 970 – 1,150 | 12430 | 38713 |
McNeese State University
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| 48 | McNeese State University | Softball | 0 | 78.27 | 970 – 1,150 | 12430 | 38713 |
McNeese State University
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| 49 | McNeese State University | Tennis | 0 | 78.27 | 970 – 1,150 | 12430 | 38713 |
McNeese State University
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| 50 | McNeese State University | Volleyball | 0 | 78.27 | 970 – 1,150 | 12430 | 38713 |
McNeese State University
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| 51 | McNeese State University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 78.27 | 970 – 1,150 | 12430 | 38713 |
McNeese State University
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| 52 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Baseball | 0 | 91.5 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 13116 | 37124 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
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| 53 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Basketball | 0 | 91.5 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 13116 | 37124 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
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| 54 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 91.5 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 13116 | 37124 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
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| 55 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Football | 0 | 91.5 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 13116 | 37124 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
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| 56 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Golf | 0 | 91.5 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 13116 | 37124 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
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| 57 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Soccer | 0 | 91.5 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 13116 | 37124 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
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| 58 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Softball | 0 | 91.5 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 13116 | 37124 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
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| 59 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Tennis | 0 | 91.5 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 13116 | 37124 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
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| 60 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Volleyball | 0 | 91.5 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 13116 | 37124 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
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| 61 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 91.5 | 1,040 – 1,210 | 13116 | 37124 |
Southeastern Louisiana University
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| 62 | Stephen F Austin State University | Baseball | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 63 | Stephen F Austin State University | Basketball | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 64 | Stephen F Austin State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 65 | Stephen F Austin State University | Football | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 66 | Stephen F Austin State University | Golf | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 67 | Stephen F Austin State University | Soccer | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 68 | Stephen F Austin State University | Softball | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 69 | Stephen F Austin State University | Tennis | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 70 | Stephen F Austin State University | Volleyball | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 71 | Stephen F Austin State University | Other Sports | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
#71
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 72 | Stephen F Austin State University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 73 | Stephen F Austin State University | Bowling | 0 | 83.39 | 950 – 1,160 | 14959 | 43144 |
Stephen F Austin State University
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| 74 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Baseball | 0 | 91.56 | 980 – 1,210 | 15233 | 42933 |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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| 75 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Basketball | 0 | 91.56 | 980 – 1,210 | 15233 | 42933 |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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| 76 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 91.56 | 980 – 1,210 | 15233 | 42933 |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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| 77 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Golf | 0 | 91.56 | 980 – 1,210 | 15233 | 42933 |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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| 78 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Soccer | 0 | 91.56 | 980 – 1,210 | 15233 | 42933 |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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| 79 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Softball | 0 | 91.56 | 980 – 1,210 | 15233 | 42933 |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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| 80 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Tennis | 0 | 91.56 | 980 – 1,210 | 15233 | 42933 |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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| 81 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Volleyball | 0 | 91.56 | 980 – 1,210 | 15233 | 42933 |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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| 82 | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 91.56 | 980 – 1,210 | 15233 | 42933 |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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| 83 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Baseball | 0 | 92.29 | 880 – 1,100 | 5282 | 35812 |
#83
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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| 84 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Basketball | 0 | 92.29 | 880 – 1,100 | 5282 | 35812 |
#84
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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| 85 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 92.29 | 880 – 1,100 | 5282 | 35812 |
#85
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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| 86 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Golf | 0 | 92.29 | 880 – 1,100 | 5282 | 35812 |
#86
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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| 87 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Soccer | 0 | 92.29 | 880 – 1,100 | 5282 | 35812 |
#87
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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| 88 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 92.29 | 880 – 1,100 | 5282 | 35812 |
#88
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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| 89 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Tennis | 0 | 92.29 | 880 – 1,100 | 5282 | 35812 |
#89
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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| 90 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Volleyball | 0 | 92.29 | 880 – 1,100 | 5282 | 35812 |
#90
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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| 91 | University of New Orleans | Baseball | 0 | 74.31 | 930 – 1,150 | 12258 | 38410 |
University of New Orleans
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| 92 | University of New Orleans | Basketball | 0 | 74.31 | 930 – 1,150 | 12258 | 38410 |
University of New Orleans
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| 93 | University of New Orleans | Golf | 0 | 74.31 | 930 – 1,150 | 12258 | 38410 |
University of New Orleans
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| 94 | University of New Orleans | Tennis | 0 | 74.31 | 930 – 1,150 | 12258 | 38410 |
University of New Orleans
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| 95 | University of New Orleans | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 74.31 | 930 – 1,150 | 12258 | 38410 |
#95
University of New Orleans
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| 96 | University of New Orleans | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 74.31 | 930 – 1,150 | 12258 | 38410 |
#96
University of New Orleans
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| 97 | University of New Orleans | Cross Country | 0 | 74.31 | 930 – 1,150 | 12258 | 38410 |
#97
University of New Orleans
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| 98 | University of New Orleans | Volleyball | 0 | 74.31 | 930 – 1,150 | 12258 | 38410 |
University of New Orleans
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| 99 | University of New Orleans | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 74.31 | 930 – 1,150 | 12258 | 38410 |
University of New Orleans
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| 100 | University of the Incarnate Word | Baseball | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 101 | University of the Incarnate Word | Basketball | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 102 | University of the Incarnate Word | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 103 | University of the Incarnate Word | Fencing | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 104 | University of the Incarnate Word | Football | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 105 | University of the Incarnate Word | Golf | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 106 | University of the Incarnate Word | Soccer | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 107 | University of the Incarnate Word | Softball | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 108 | University of the Incarnate Word | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 109 | University of the Incarnate Word | Synchronized Swimming | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 110 | University of the Incarnate Word | Tennis | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 111 | University of the Incarnate Word | Volleyball | 0 | 99.47 | 880 – 1,140 | 23363 | 47625 |
University of the Incarnate Word
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| 112 | Texas A&M University-Commerce | Softball | -461.52 | 74.98 | 930 – 1,150 | 12327 | 43157 |
Texas A&M University-Commerce
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School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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