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 | Pfeiffer University | Softball | 3610 | 96.03 | 800 – 1,080 | 19660 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 2 | Pfeiffer University | Golf | 3273.29 | 96.03 | 800 – 1,080 | 19660 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 3 | Pfeiffer University | Tennis | 3148.84 | 96.03 | 800 – 1,080 | 19660 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 4 | Pfeiffer University | Soccer | 2359.79 | 96.03 | 800 – 1,080 | 19660 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 5 | Huntingdon College | Baseball | 1561.49 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 6 | William Peace University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 1509.26 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,260 | 24216 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 7 | Pfeiffer University | Cross Country | 1313.21 | 96.03 | 800 – 1,080 | 19660 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 8 | Pfeiffer University | Baseball | 1129.88 | 96.03 | 800 – 1,080 | 19660 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 9 | Pfeiffer University | Basketball | 1014.39 | 96.03 | 800 – 1,080 | 19660 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 10 | Belhaven University | Football | 695.38 | 49.75 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 16299 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 11 | Pfeiffer University | Volleyball | 527 | 96.03 | 800 – 1,080 | 19660 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 12 | Huntingdon College | Basketball | 404.95 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 13 | Belhaven University | Golf | 362.75 | 49.75 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 16299 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 14 | Belhaven University | Basketball | 338.46 | 49.75 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 16299 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 15 | Belhaven University | Baseball | 327.31 | 49.75 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 16299 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 16 | William Peace University | Lacrosse | 313.93 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,260 | 24216 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 17 | William Peace University | Golf | 285.71 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,260 | 24216 | 39738 |
#17
William Peace University
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| 18 | Belhaven University | Softball | 251.4 | 49.75 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 16299 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 19 | Pfeiffer University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 224.58 | 96.03 | 800 – 1,080 | 19660 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 20 | Pfeiffer University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 224.58 | 96.03 | 800 – 1,080 | 19660 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 21 | Huntingdon College | Wrestling | 177.88 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 22 | Belhaven University | Soccer | 152.65 | 49.75 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 16299 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 23 | Huntingdon College | Soccer | 129.58 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 24 | Huntingdon College | Football | 116.05 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 25 | Huntingdon College | Cross Country | 110.4 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 26 | Huntingdon College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 92 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 27 | Belhaven University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 72.16 | 49.75 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 16299 | 38987 |
#27
Belhaven University
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| 28 | William Peace University | Basketball | 65.39 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,260 | 24216 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 29 | Huntingdon College | Lacrosse | 25.2 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 30 | William Peace University | Swimming | 10.33 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,260 | 24216 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 31 | Belhaven University | Tennis | 0 | 49.75 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 16299 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 32 | Belhaven University | Volleyball | 0 | 49.75 | 1,010 – 1,200 | 16299 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 33 | Brevard College | Baseball | 0 | 42.16 | 890 – 1,240 | 26930 | 34401 |
Brevard College
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| 34 | Brevard College | Basketball | 0 | 42.16 | 890 – 1,240 | 26930 | 34401 |
Brevard College
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| 35 | Brevard College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 42.16 | 890 – 1,240 | 26930 | 34401 |
Brevard College
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| 36 | Brevard College | Football | 0 | 42.16 | 890 – 1,240 | 26930 | 34401 |
Brevard College
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| 37 | Brevard College | Lacrosse | 0 | 42.16 | 890 – 1,240 | 26930 | 34401 |
Brevard College
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| 38 | Brevard College | Soccer | 0 | 42.16 | 890 – 1,240 | 26930 | 34401 |
Brevard College
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| 39 | Brevard College | Softball | 0 | 42.16 | 890 – 1,240 | 26930 | 34401 |
Brevard College
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| 40 | Brevard College | Tennis | 0 | 42.16 | 890 – 1,240 | 26930 | 34401 |
Brevard College
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| 41 | Brevard College | Volleyball | 0 | 42.16 | 890 – 1,240 | 26930 | 34401 |
Brevard College
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| 42 | Brevard College | Other Sports | 0 | 42.16 | 890 – 1,240 | 26930 | 34401 |
Brevard College
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| 43 | Greensboro College | Baseball | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 18730 | 36462 |
Greensboro College
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| 44 | Greensboro College | Basketball | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 18730 | 36462 |
Greensboro College
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| 45 | Greensboro College | Football | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 18730 | 36462 |
Greensboro College
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| 46 | Greensboro College | Golf | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 18730 | 36462 |
Greensboro College
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| 47 | Greensboro College | Lacrosse | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 18730 | 36462 |
Greensboro College
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| 48 | Greensboro College | Soccer | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 18730 | 36462 |
Greensboro College
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| 49 | Greensboro College | Softball | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 18730 | 36462 |
Greensboro College
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| 50 | Greensboro College | Swimming | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 18730 | 36462 |
Greensboro College
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| 51 | Greensboro College | Volleyball | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 18730 | 36462 |
Greensboro College
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| 52 | Greensboro College | Wrestling | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 18730 | 36462 |
Greensboro College
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| 53 | Greensboro College | Other Sports | 0 | 70.14 | 900 – 1,110 | 18730 | 36462 |
Greensboro College
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| 54 | Huntingdon College | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 55 | LaGrange College | Baseball | 0 | 62.09 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 21139 | 46599 |
LaGrange College
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| 56 | LaGrange College | Basketball | 0 | 62.09 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 21139 | 46599 |
LaGrange College
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| 57 | LaGrange College | Football | 0 | 62.09 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 21139 | 46599 |
LaGrange College
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| 58 | LaGrange College | Golf | 0 | 62.09 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 21139 | 46599 |
LaGrange College
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| 59 | LaGrange College | Lacrosse | 0 | 62.09 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 21139 | 46599 |
LaGrange College
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| 60 | LaGrange College | Soccer | 0 | 62.09 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 21139 | 46599 |
LaGrange College
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| 61 | LaGrange College | Softball | 0 | 62.09 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 21139 | 46599 |
LaGrange College
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| 62 | LaGrange College | Tennis | 0 | 62.09 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 21139 | 46599 |
LaGrange College
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| 63 | LaGrange College | Cross Country | 0 | 62.09 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 21139 | 46599 |
LaGrange College
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| 64 | LaGrange College | Volleyball | 0 | 62.09 | 1,000 – 1,150 | 21139 | 46599 |
LaGrange College
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| 65 | Mary Baldwin University | Baseball | 0 | 87.1 | 950 – 1,140 | 17810 | 39075 |
Mary Baldwin University
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| 66 | Mary Baldwin University | Basketball | 0 | 87.1 | 950 – 1,140 | 17810 | 39075 |
Mary Baldwin University
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| 67 | Mary Baldwin University | Soccer | 0 | 87.1 | 950 – 1,140 | 17810 | 39075 |
Mary Baldwin University
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| 68 | Mary Baldwin University | Softball | 0 | 87.1 | 950 – 1,140 | 17810 | 39075 |
Mary Baldwin University
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| 69 | Mary Baldwin University | Tennis | 0 | 87.1 | 950 – 1,140 | 17810 | 39075 |
Mary Baldwin University
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| 70 | Mary Baldwin University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 87.1 | 950 – 1,140 | 17810 | 39075 |
Mary Baldwin University
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| 71 | Mary Baldwin University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 87.1 | 950 – 1,140 | 17810 | 39075 |
Mary Baldwin University
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| 72 | Mary Baldwin University | Cross Country | 0 | 87.1 | 950 – 1,140 | 17810 | 39075 |
Mary Baldwin University
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| 73 | Mary Baldwin University | Volleyball | 0 | 87.1 | 950 – 1,140 | 17810 | 39075 |
Mary Baldwin University
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| 74 | Methodist University | Baseball | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 75 | Methodist University | Basketball | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 76 | Methodist University | Football | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 77 | Methodist University | Golf | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 78 | Methodist University | Lacrosse | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 79 | Methodist University | Soccer | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 80 | Methodist University | Softball | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 81 | Methodist University | Tennis | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 82 | Methodist University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 83 | Methodist University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 84 | Methodist University | Cross Country | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 85 | Methodist University | Volleyball | 0 | 75.14 | 1,100 – 1,270 | 26334 | 40540 |
Methodist University
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| 86 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Baseball | 0 | 80.23 | 860 – 1,100 | 18472 | 38939 |
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 87 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Basketball | 0 | 80.23 | 860 – 1,100 | 18472 | 38939 |
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 88 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 80.23 | 860 – 1,100 | 18472 | 38939 |
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 89 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Football | 0 | 80.23 | 860 – 1,100 | 18472 | 38939 |
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 90 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Golf | 0 | 80.23 | 860 – 1,100 | 18472 | 38939 |
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 91 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Lacrosse | 0 | 80.23 | 860 – 1,100 | 18472 | 38939 |
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 92 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Soccer | 0 | 80.23 | 860 – 1,100 | 18472 | 38939 |
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 93 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Softball | 0 | 80.23 | 860 – 1,100 | 18472 | 38939 |
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 94 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Tennis | 0 | 80.23 | 860 – 1,100 | 18472 | 38939 |
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 95 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Volleyball | 0 | 80.23 | 860 – 1,100 | 18472 | 38939 |
North Carolina Wesleyan University
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| 96 | Salem College | Basketball | 0 | 76.67 | 980 – 1,180 | 18668 | 38496 |
#96
Salem College
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| 97 | Salem College | Soccer | 0 | 76.67 | 980 – 1,180 | 18668 | 38496 |
#97
Salem College
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| 98 | Salem College | Softball | 0 | 76.67 | 980 – 1,180 | 18668 | 38496 |
#98
Salem College
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| 99 | Salem College | Tennis | 0 | 76.67 | 980 – 1,180 | 18668 | 38496 |
#99
Salem College
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| 100 | Salem College | Volleyball | 0 | 76.67 | 980 – 1,180 | 18668 | 38496 |
#100
Salem College
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| 101 | Southern Virginia University | Baseball | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 102 | Southern Virginia University | Basketball | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 103 | Southern Virginia University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 104 | Southern Virginia University | Field Hockey | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 105 | Southern Virginia University | Football | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 106 | Southern Virginia University | Golf | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 107 | Southern Virginia University | Lacrosse | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 108 | Southern Virginia University | Soccer | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 109 | Southern Virginia University | Softball | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 110 | Southern Virginia University | Swimming | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 111 | Southern Virginia University | Tennis | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 112 | Southern Virginia University | Volleyball | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 113 | Southern Virginia University | Wrestling | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 114 | Southern Virginia University | Other Sports | 0 | 96.42 | 970 – 1,220 | 24561 | 36988 |
Southern Virginia University
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| 115 | William Peace University | Baseball | 0 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,260 | 24216 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 116 | William Peace University | Soccer | -4.89 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,260 | 24216 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 117 | Huntingdon College | Softball | -25.25 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 118 | Huntingdon College | Tennis | -27.44 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 119 | Huntingdon College | Volleyball | -55.12 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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| 120 | Pfeiffer University | Lacrosse | -61.37 | 96.03 | 800 – 1,080 | 19660 | 44621 |
Pfeiffer University
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| 121 | William Peace University | Volleyball | -165.96 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,260 | 24216 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 122 | William Peace University | Tennis | -305.4 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,260 | 24216 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 123 | William Peace University | Softball | -526.48 | 94.25 | 1,100 – 1,260 | 24216 | 39738 |
William Peace University
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| 124 | Huntingdon College | Golf | -1550.08 | 69.49 | 1,040 – 1,220 | 23055 | 42147 |
Huntingdon College
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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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