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 | Troy University | Basketball | 8052.48 | 96.04 | 970 – 1,210 | 12504 | 39392 |
Troy University
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| 2 | Troy University | Golf | 5282.11 | 96.04 | 970 – 1,210 | 12504 | 39392 |
Troy University
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| 3 | Troy University | Volleyball | 4479.58 | 96.04 | 970 – 1,210 | 12504 | 39392 |
Troy University
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| 4 | Troy University | Softball | 3580.86 | 96.04 | 970 – 1,210 | 12504 | 39392 |
#4
Troy University
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| 5 | University of South Alabama | Basketball | 3575.5 | 70.96 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 13613 | 41307 |
University of South Alabama
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| 6 | Troy University | Baseball | 3532.64 | 96.04 | 970 – 1,210 | 12504 | 39392 |
Troy University
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| 7 | Troy University | Soccer | 2625.88 | 96.04 | 970 – 1,210 | 12504 | 39392 |
Troy University
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| 8 | University of South Alabama | Baseball | 2056.1 | 70.96 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 13613 | 41307 |
University of South Alabama
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| 9 | University of South Alabama | Softball | 876.92 | 70.96 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 13613 | 41307 |
University of South Alabama
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| 10 | Troy University | Tennis | 419.57 | 96.04 | 970 – 1,210 | 12504 | 39392 |
Troy University
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| 11 | University of South Alabama | Golf | 21.43 | 70.96 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 13613 | 41307 |
University of South Alabama
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| 12 | Appalachian State University | Baseball | 0 | 90.14 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 14712 | 43663 |
Appalachian State University
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| 13 | Appalachian State University | Basketball | 0 | 90.14 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 14712 | 43663 |
Appalachian State University
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| 14 | Appalachian State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 90.14 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 14712 | 43663 |
Appalachian State University
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| 15 | Appalachian State University | Field Hockey | 0 | 90.14 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 14712 | 43663 |
Appalachian State University
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| 16 | Appalachian State University | Football | 0 | 90.14 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 14712 | 43663 |
Appalachian State University
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| 17 | Appalachian State University | Golf | 0 | 90.14 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 14712 | 43663 |
Appalachian State University
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| 18 | Appalachian State University | Soccer | 0 | 90.14 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 14712 | 43663 |
Appalachian State University
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| 19 | Appalachian State University | Softball | 0 | 90.14 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 14712 | 43663 |
Appalachian State University
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| 20 | Appalachian State University | Tennis | 0 | 90.14 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 14712 | 43663 |
Appalachian State University
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| 21 | Appalachian State University | Volleyball | 0 | 90.14 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 14712 | 43663 |
Appalachian State University
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| 22 | Appalachian State University | Wrestling | 0 | 90.14 | 1,040 – 1,280 | 14712 | 43663 |
Appalachian State University
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| 23 | Arkansas State University | Baseball | 0 | 79.59 | 970 – 1,180 | 13002 | 38944 |
Arkansas State University
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| 24 | Arkansas State University | Basketball | 0 | 79.59 | 970 – 1,180 | 13002 | 38944 |
Arkansas State University
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| 25 | Arkansas State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 79.59 | 970 – 1,180 | 13002 | 38944 |
Arkansas State University
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| 26 | Arkansas State University | Football | 0 | 79.59 | 970 – 1,180 | 13002 | 38944 |
Arkansas State University
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| 27 | Arkansas State University | Golf | 0 | 79.59 | 970 – 1,180 | 13002 | 38944 |
Arkansas State University
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| 28 | Arkansas State University | Soccer | 0 | 79.59 | 970 – 1,180 | 13002 | 38944 |
Arkansas State University
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| 29 | Arkansas State University | Tennis | 0 | 79.59 | 970 – 1,180 | 13002 | 38944 |
Arkansas State University
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| 30 | Arkansas State University | Volleyball | 0 | 79.59 | 970 – 1,180 | 13002 | 38944 |
Arkansas State University
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| 31 | Arkansas State University | Bowling | 0 | 79.59 | 970 – 1,180 | 13002 | 38944 |
Arkansas State University
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| 32 | Coastal Carolina University | Baseball | 0 | 75.27 | 1,060 – 1,230 | 14453 | 38070 |
Coastal Carolina University
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| 33 | Coastal Carolina University | Basketball | 0 | 75.27 | 1,060 – 1,230 | 14453 | 38070 |
Coastal Carolina University
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| 34 | Coastal Carolina University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 75.27 | 1,060 – 1,230 | 14453 | 38070 |
Coastal Carolina University
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| 35 | Coastal Carolina University | Football | 0 | 75.27 | 1,060 – 1,230 | 14453 | 38070 |
Coastal Carolina University
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| 36 | Coastal Carolina University | Golf | 0 | 75.27 | 1,060 – 1,230 | 14453 | 38070 |
Coastal Carolina University
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| 37 | Coastal Carolina University | Lacrosse | 0 | 75.27 | 1,060 – 1,230 | 14453 | 38070 |
Coastal Carolina University
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| 38 | Coastal Carolina University | Soccer | 0 | 75.27 | 1,060 – 1,230 | 14453 | 38070 |
Coastal Carolina University
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| 39 | Coastal Carolina University | Softball | 0 | 75.27 | 1,060 – 1,230 | 14453 | 38070 |
Coastal Carolina University
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| 40 | Coastal Carolina University | Tennis | 0 | 75.27 | 1,060 – 1,230 | 14453 | 38070 |
Coastal Carolina University
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| 41 | Coastal Carolina University | Volleyball | 0 | 75.27 | 1,060 – 1,230 | 14453 | 38070 |
Coastal Carolina University
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| 42 | Coastal Carolina University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 75.27 | 1,060 – 1,230 | 14453 | 38070 |
Coastal Carolina University
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| 43 | Georgia Southern University | Baseball | 0 | 87.89 | 990 – 1,140 | 16957 | 44423 |
Georgia Southern University
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| 44 | Georgia Southern University | Basketball | 0 | 87.89 | 990 – 1,140 | 16957 | 44423 |
Georgia Southern University
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| 45 | Georgia Southern University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 87.89 | 990 – 1,140 | 16957 | 44423 |
Georgia Southern University
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| 46 | Georgia Southern University | Football | 0 | 87.89 | 990 – 1,140 | 16957 | 44423 |
Georgia Southern University
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| 47 | Georgia Southern University | Golf | 0 | 87.89 | 990 – 1,140 | 16957 | 44423 |
Georgia Southern University
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| 48 | Georgia Southern University | Rifle | 0 | 87.89 | 990 – 1,140 | 16957 | 44423 |
Georgia Southern University
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| 49 | Georgia Southern University | Soccer | 0 | 87.89 | 990 – 1,140 | 16957 | 44423 |
Georgia Southern University
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| 50 | Georgia Southern University | Softball | 0 | 87.89 | 990 – 1,140 | 16957 | 44423 |
Georgia Southern University
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| 51 | Georgia Southern University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 87.89 | 990 – 1,140 | 16957 | 44423 |
Georgia Southern University
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| 52 | Georgia Southern University | Tennis | 0 | 87.89 | 990 – 1,140 | 16957 | 44423 |
Georgia Southern University
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| 53 | Georgia Southern University | Volleyball | 0 | 87.89 | 990 – 1,140 | 16957 | 44423 |
Georgia Southern University
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| 54 | Georgia State University | Baseball | 0 | 55.43 | 960 – 1,220 | 16390 | 37844 |
Georgia State University
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| 55 | Georgia State University | Basketball | 0 | 55.43 | 960 – 1,220 | 16390 | 37844 |
Georgia State University
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| 56 | Georgia State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 55.43 | 960 – 1,220 | 16390 | 37844 |
Georgia State University
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| 57 | Georgia State University | Football | 0 | 55.43 | 960 – 1,220 | 16390 | 37844 |
Georgia State University
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| 58 | Georgia State University | Golf | 0 | 55.43 | 960 – 1,220 | 16390 | 37844 |
Georgia State University
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| 59 | Georgia State University | Soccer | 0 | 55.43 | 960 – 1,220 | 16390 | 37844 |
Georgia State University
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| 60 | Georgia State University | Softball | 0 | 55.43 | 960 – 1,220 | 16390 | 37844 |
Georgia State University
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| 61 | Georgia State University | Tennis | 0 | 55.43 | 960 – 1,220 | 16390 | 37844 |
Georgia State University
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| 62 | Georgia State University | Volleyball | 0 | 55.43 | 960 – 1,220 | 16390 | 37844 |
Georgia State University
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| 63 | Georgia State University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 55.43 | 960 – 1,220 | 16390 | 37844 |
Georgia State University
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| 64 | James Madison University | Baseball | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 65 | James Madison University | Basketball | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 66 | James Madison University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 67 | James Madison University | Field Hockey | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 68 | James Madison University | Football | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 69 | James Madison University | Golf | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 70 | James Madison University | Lacrosse | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 71 | James Madison University | Soccer | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 72 | James Madison University | Softball | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 73 | James Madison University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 74 | James Madison University | Tennis | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 75 | James Madison University | Volleyball | 0 | 71.51 | 1,180 – 1,340 | 26317 | 57438 |
James Madison University
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| 76 | Marshall University | Baseball | 0 | 95.72 | 960 – 1,170 | 9734 | 39561 |
Marshall University
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| 77 | Marshall University | Basketball | 0 | 95.72 | 960 – 1,170 | 9734 | 39561 |
Marshall University
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| 78 | Marshall University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 95.72 | 960 – 1,170 | 9734 | 39561 |
Marshall University
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| 79 | Marshall University | Football | 0 | 95.72 | 960 – 1,170 | 9734 | 39561 |
Marshall University
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| 80 | Marshall University | Golf | 0 | 95.72 | 960 – 1,170 | 9734 | 39561 |
Marshall University
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| 81 | Marshall University | Soccer | 0 | 95.72 | 960 – 1,170 | 9734 | 39561 |
Marshall University
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| 82 | Marshall University | Softball | 0 | 95.72 | 960 – 1,170 | 9734 | 39561 |
Marshall University
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| 83 | Marshall University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 95.72 | 960 – 1,170 | 9734 | 39561 |
Marshall University
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| 84 | Marshall University | Tennis | 0 | 95.72 | 960 – 1,170 | 9734 | 39561 |
Marshall University
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| 85 | Marshall University | Volleyball | 0 | 95.72 | 960 – 1,170 | 9734 | 39561 |
Marshall University
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| 86 | Old Dominion University | Baseball | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 87 | Old Dominion University | Basketball | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 88 | Old Dominion University | Field Hockey | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 89 | Old Dominion University | Football | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 90 | Old Dominion University | Golf | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 91 | Old Dominion University | Lacrosse | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 92 | Old Dominion University | Rowing | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 93 | Old Dominion University | Soccer | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 94 | Old Dominion University | Swimming | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 95 | Old Dominion University | Tennis | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 96 | Old Dominion University | Volleyball | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 97 | Old Dominion University | Sailing | 0 | 90.36 | 1,120 – 1,290 | 16150 | 46732 |
Old Dominion University
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| 98 | Texas State University | Baseball | 0 | 89.08 | 990 – 1,210 | 15307 | 46716 |
Texas State University
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| 99 | Texas State University | Basketball | 0 | 89.08 | 990 – 1,210 | 15307 | 46716 |
Texas State University
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| 100 | Texas State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 89.08 | 990 – 1,210 | 15307 | 46716 |
Texas State University
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| 101 | Texas State University | Football | 0 | 89.08 | 990 – 1,210 | 15307 | 46716 |
Texas State University
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| 102 | Texas State University | Golf | 0 | 89.08 | 990 – 1,210 | 15307 | 46716 |
Texas State University
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| 103 | Texas State University | Soccer | 0 | 89.08 | 990 – 1,210 | 15307 | 46716 |
Texas State University
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| 104 | Texas State University | Softball | 0 | 89.08 | 990 – 1,210 | 15307 | 46716 |
Texas State University
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| 105 | Texas State University | Tennis | 0 | 89.08 | 990 – 1,210 | 15307 | 46716 |
Texas State University
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| 106 | Texas State University | Volleyball | 0 | 89.08 | 990 – 1,210 | 15307 | 46716 |
Texas State University
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| 107 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Baseball | 0 | 88.83 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 13443 | 42668 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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| 108 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Basketball | 0 | 88.83 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 13443 | 42668 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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| 109 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 88.83 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 13443 | 42668 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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| 110 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Football | 0 | 88.83 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 13443 | 42668 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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| 111 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Golf | 0 | 88.83 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 13443 | 42668 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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| 112 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Soccer | 0 | 88.83 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 13443 | 42668 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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| 113 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Softball | 0 | 88.83 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 13443 | 42668 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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| 114 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Tennis | 0 | 88.83 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 13443 | 42668 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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| 115 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Volleyball | 0 | 88.83 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 13443 | 42668 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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| 116 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Baseball | 0 | 74.56 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 11160 | 40430 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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| 117 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Basketball | 0 | 74.56 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 11160 | 40430 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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| 118 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 74.56 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 11160 | 40430 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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| 119 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Football | 0 | 74.56 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 11160 | 40430 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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| 120 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Golf | 0 | 74.56 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 11160 | 40430 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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| 121 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Soccer | 0 | 74.56 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 11160 | 40430 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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| 122 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Softball | 0 | 74.56 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 11160 | 40430 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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| 123 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Tennis | 0 | 74.56 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 11160 | 40430 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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| 124 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Volleyball | 0 | 74.56 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 11160 | 40430 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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| 125 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 74.56 | 1,050 – 1,230 | 11160 | 40430 |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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| 126 | University of South Alabama | Soccer | 0 | 70.96 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 13613 | 41307 |
University of South Alabama
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| 127 | University of South Alabama | Tennis | 0 | 70.96 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 13613 | 41307 |
University of South Alabama
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| 128 | University of South Alabama | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 70.96 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 13613 | 41307 |
University of South Alabama
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| 129 | University of South Alabama | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 70.96 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 13613 | 41307 |
University of South Alabama
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| 130 | University of South Alabama | Cross Country | 0 | 70.96 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 13613 | 41307 |
University of South Alabama
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| 131 | University of South Alabama | Volleyball | 0 | 70.96 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 13613 | 41307 |
University of South Alabama
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| 132 | University of Southern Mississippi | Baseball | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 133 | University of Southern Mississippi | Basketball | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 134 | University of Southern Mississippi | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 135 | University of Southern Mississippi | Football | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 136 | University of Southern Mississippi | Golf | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 137 | University of Southern Mississippi | Soccer | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 138 | University of Southern Mississippi | Softball | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 139 | University of Southern Mississippi | Tennis | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 140 | University of Southern Mississippi | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 141 | University of Southern Mississippi | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 142 | University of Southern Mississippi | Volleyball | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 143 | University of Southern Mississippi | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 144 | Troy University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -73.05 | 96.04 | 970 – 1,210 | 12504 | 39392 |
#144
Troy University
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| 145 | University of South Alabama | Football | -1669.7 | 70.96 | 1,040 – 1,240 | 13613 | 41307 |
University of South Alabama
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| 146 | Troy University | Football | -3160.17 | 96.04 | 970 – 1,210 | 12504 | 39392 |
Troy 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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