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 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Bowling | 15618.1 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
#1
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 2 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Basketball | 15050.85 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 3 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Beach Volleyball | 12673.6 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 4 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Softball | 9279.08 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 5 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Cross Country | 8259.65 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 6 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Weight Lifting | 6336.94 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 7 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Golf | 6046.83 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 8 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Track and Field (Indoor) | 3916.4 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 9 | South Mountain Community College | Golf | 2797.8 | 0 | -- | 13152 | 35633 | |
| 10 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Tennis | 2597.52 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 11 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 2249.73 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 12 | Dine College | Cross Country | 2106.75 | 0 | -- | 5916 | 23195 | |
| 13 | Yavapai College | Softball | 1738.5 | 0 | -- | 8929 | 35028 | |
| 14 | Yavapai College | Volleyball | 1690.88 | 0 | -- | 8929 | 35028 | |
| 15 | Yavapai College | Baseball | 1604.79 | 0 | -- | 8929 | 35028 | |
| 16 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Football | 1489.26 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 17 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Golf | 1450.5 | 76.58 | 1,160 – 1,360 | 41864 | 65391 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
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| 18 | Paradise Valley Community College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 1152.74 | 0 | -- | 13296 | 41597 | |
| 19 | Phoenix College | Basketball | 1084.73 | 0 | -- | 12661 | 36674 | |
| 20 | GateWay Community College | Softball | 976.25 | 0 | -- | 13821 | 42262 | |
| 21 | South Mountain Community College | Softball | 922.67 | 0 | -- | 13152 | 35633 | |
| 22 | Paradise Valley Community College | Softball | 874.7 | 0 | -- | 13296 | 41597 | |
| 23 | Yavapai College | Soccer | 826.82 | 0 | -- | 8929 | 35028 | |
| 24 | Paradise Valley Community College | Cross Country | 689.92 | 0 | -- | 13296 | 41597 | |
| 25 | Paradise Valley Community College | Baseball | 639.51 | 0 | -- | 13296 | 41597 | |
| 26 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Basketball | 630.96 | 76.58 | 1,160 – 1,360 | 41864 | 65391 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
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| 27 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Wrestling | 604.53 | 76.58 | 1,160 – 1,360 | 41864 | 65391 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
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| 28 | Paradise Valley Community College | Tennis | 414.78 | 0 | -- | 13296 | 41597 | |
| 29 | Phoenix College | Volleyball | 283.07 | 0 | -- | 12661 | 36674 | |
| 30 | Yavapai College | Other Sports | 261.38 | 0 | -- | 8929 | 35028 | |
| 31 | GateWay Community College | Soccer | 257.15 | 0 | -- | 13821 | 42262 | |
| 32 | Paradise Valley Community College | Golf | 200 | 0 | -- | 13296 | 41597 | |
| 33 | Paradise Valley Community College | Soccer | 96.82 | 0 | -- | 13296 | 41597 | |
| 34 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 92.56 | 76.58 | 1,160 – 1,360 | 41864 | 65391 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
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| 35 | South Mountain Community College | Soccer | 18.1 | 0 | -- | 13152 | 35633 | |
| 36 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soccer | 6.73 | 76.58 | 1,160 – 1,360 | 41864 | 65391 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
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| 37 | University of Arizona | Gymnastics | 0.05 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 38 | Arizona Christian University | Baseball | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 39 | Arizona Christian University | Basketball | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 40 | Arizona Christian University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 41 | Arizona Christian University | Football | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 42 | Arizona Christian University | Golf | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 43 | Arizona Christian University | Soccer | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 44 | Arizona Christian University | Softball | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 45 | Arizona Christian University | Swimming | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 46 | Arizona Christian University | Tennis | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 47 | Arizona Christian University | Volleyball | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 48 | Arizona Christian University | Wrestling | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 49 | Arizona Christian University | Other Sports | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
#49
Arizona Christian University
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| 50 | Arizona Christian University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 70.62 | 920 – 1,160 | 32514 | 39524 |
Arizona Christian University
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| 51 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Baseball | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 52 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Basketball | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 53 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 54 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Football | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 55 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Golf | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 56 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Gymnastics | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 57 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Ice Hockey | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 58 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Lacrosse | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 59 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Soccer | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 60 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Softball | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 61 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 62 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tennis | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 63 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Volleyball | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 64 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Water Polo | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 65 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Wrestling | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 66 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Other Sports | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 67 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 89.89 | 1,090 – 1,320 | 17779 | 52843 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
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| 68 | Cochise County Community College District | Baseball | 0 | 0 | -- | 8247 | 33836 | |
| 69 | Cochise County Community College District | Basketball | 0 | 0 | -- | 8247 | 33836 | |
| 70 | Cochise County Community College District | Soccer | 0 | 0 | -- | 8247 | 33836 | |
| 71 | Cochise County Community College District | Rodeo | 0 | 0 | -- | 8247 | 33836 | |
| 72 | Eastern Arizona College | Baseball | 0 | 0 | -- | 9400 | 33246 | |
| 73 | Eastern Arizona College | Basketball | 0 | 0 | -- | 9400 | 33246 | |
| 74 | Eastern Arizona College | Golf | 0 | 0 | -- | 9400 | 33246 | |
| 75 | Eastern Arizona College | Soccer | 0 | 0 | -- | 9400 | 33246 | |
| 76 | Eastern Arizona College | Softball | 0 | 0 | -- | 9400 | 33246 | |
| 77 | Eastern Arizona College | Volleyball | 0 | 0 | -- | 9400 | 33246 | |
| 78 | Glendale Community College | Baseball | 0 | 0 | -- | 12607 | 37269 | |
| 79 | Glendale Community College | Basketball | 0 | 0 | -- | 12607 | 37269 | |
| 80 | Glendale Community College | Golf | 0 | 0 | -- | 12607 | 37269 | |
| 81 | Glendale Community College | Soccer | 0 | 0 | -- | 12607 | 37269 | |
| 82 | Glendale Community College | Softball | 0 | 0 | -- | 12607 | 37269 | |
| 83 | Glendale Community College | Tennis | 0 | 0 | -- | 12607 | 37269 | |
| 84 | Glendale Community College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 0 | -- | 12607 | 37269 | |
| 85 | Glendale Community College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 0 | -- | 12607 | 37269 | |
| 86 | Glendale Community College | Cross Country | 0 | 0 | -- | 12607 | 37269 | |
| 87 | Glendale Community College | Volleyball | 0 | 0 | -- | 12607 | 37269 | |
| 88 | Grand Canyon University | Baseball | 0 | 78.91 | 1,030 – 1,120 | 22928 | 47280 |
Grand Canyon University
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| 89 | Grand Canyon University | Basketball | 0 | 78.91 | 1,030 – 1,120 | 22928 | 47280 |
Grand Canyon University
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| 90 | Grand Canyon University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 78.91 | 1,030 – 1,120 | 22928 | 47280 |
Grand Canyon University
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| 91 | Grand Canyon University | Golf | 0 | 78.91 | 1,030 – 1,120 | 22928 | 47280 |
Grand Canyon University
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| 92 | Grand Canyon University | Soccer | 0 | 78.91 | 1,030 – 1,120 | 22928 | 47280 |
Grand Canyon University
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| 93 | Grand Canyon University | Softball | 0 | 78.91 | 1,030 – 1,120 | 22928 | 47280 |
Grand Canyon University
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| 94 | Grand Canyon University | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 0 | 78.91 | 1,030 – 1,120 | 22928 | 47280 |
Grand Canyon University
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| 95 | Grand Canyon University | Tennis | 0 | 78.91 | 1,030 – 1,120 | 22928 | 47280 |
Grand Canyon University
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| 96 | Grand Canyon University | Volleyball | 0 | 78.91 | 1,030 – 1,120 | 22928 | 47280 |
Grand Canyon University
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| 97 | Grand Canyon University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 78.91 | 1,030 – 1,120 | 22928 | 47280 |
Grand Canyon University
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| 98 | Mesa Community College | Baseball | 0 | 0 | -- | 12951 | 38702 | |
| 99 | Mesa Community College | Basketball | 0 | 0 | -- | 12951 | 38702 | |
| 100 | Mesa Community College | Golf | 0 | 0 | -- | 12951 | 38702 | |
| 101 | Mesa Community College | Soccer | 0 | 0 | -- | 12951 | 38702 | |
| 102 | Mesa Community College | Softball | 0 | 0 | -- | 12951 | 38702 | |
| 103 | Mesa Community College | Tennis | 0 | 0 | -- | 12951 | 38702 | |
| 104 | Mesa Community College | Track and Field (Indoor) | 0 | 0 | -- | 12951 | 38702 | |
| 105 | Mesa Community College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 0 | -- | 12951 | 38702 | |
| 106 | Mesa Community College | Cross Country | 0 | 0 | -- | 12951 | 38702 | |
| 107 | Mesa Community College | Volleyball | 0 | 0 | -- | 12951 | 38702 | |
| 108 | Mesa Community College | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 0 | -- | 12951 | 38702 | |
| 109 | Northern Arizona University | Basketball | 0 | 89.61 | 990 – 1,190 | 16371 | 47308 |
Northern Arizona University
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| 110 | Northern Arizona University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 89.61 | 990 – 1,190 | 16371 | 47308 |
Northern Arizona University
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| 111 | Northern Arizona University | Football | 0 | 89.61 | 990 – 1,190 | 16371 | 47308 |
Northern Arizona University
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| 112 | Northern Arizona University | Golf | 0 | 89.61 | 990 – 1,190 | 16371 | 47308 |
Northern Arizona University
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| 113 | Northern Arizona University | Soccer | 0 | 89.61 | 990 – 1,190 | 16371 | 47308 |
Northern Arizona University
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| 114 | Northern Arizona University | Swimming | 0 | 89.61 | 990 – 1,190 | 16371 | 47308 |
#114
Northern Arizona University
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| 115 | Northern Arizona University | Tennis | 0 | 89.61 | 990 – 1,190 | 16371 | 47308 |
Northern Arizona University
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| 116 | Northern Arizona University | Volleyball | 0 | 89.61 | 990 – 1,190 | 16371 | 47308 |
Northern Arizona University
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| 117 | Scottsdale Community College | Baseball | 0 | 0 | -- | 14504 | 39059 | |
| 118 | Scottsdale Community College | Basketball | 0 | 0 | -- | 14504 | 39059 | |
| 119 | Scottsdale Community College | Soccer | 0 | 0 | -- | 14504 | 39059 | |
| 120 | Scottsdale Community College | Softball | 0 | 0 | -- | 14504 | 39059 | |
| 121 | Scottsdale Community College | Volleyball | 0 | 0 | -- | 14504 | 39059 | |
| 122 | University of Arizona | Baseball | 0 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 123 | University of Arizona | Basketball | 0 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 124 | University of Arizona | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 125 | University of Arizona | Football | 0 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 126 | University of Arizona | Golf | 0 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 127 | University of Arizona | Soccer | 0 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 128 | University of Arizona | Softball | 0 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 129 | University of Arizona | Tennis | 0 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 130 | University of Arizona | Volleyball | 0 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 131 | University of Arizona | Other Sports | 0 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
#131
University of Arizona
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| 132 | University of Arizona | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 133 | Yavapai College | Basketball | 0 | 0 | -- | 8929 | 35028 | |
| 134 | University of Arizona | Swimming and Diving (combined) | -0.01 | 86.14 | 1,110 – 1,370 | 19055 | 47665 |
University of Arizona
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| 135 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Baseball | -8.35 | 76.58 | 1,160 – 1,360 | 41864 | 65391 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
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| 136 | Phoenix College | Softball | -94.25 | 0 | -- | 12661 | 36674 | |
| 137 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Volleyball | -161.47 | 76.58 | 1,160 – 1,360 | 41864 | 65391 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
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| 138 | South Mountain Community College | Volleyball | -164.6 | 0 | -- | 13152 | 35633 | |
| 139 | Phoenix College | Soccer | -200.73 | 0 | -- | 12661 | 36674 | |
| 140 | GateWay Community College | Baseball | -438.88 | 0 | -- | 13821 | 42262 | |
| 141 | Phoenix College | Baseball | -671.04 | 0 | -- | 12661 | 36674 | |
| 142 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Softball | -673.59 | 76.58 | 1,160 – 1,360 | 41864 | 65391 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
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| 143 | South Mountain Community College | Basketball | -682.63 | 0 | -- | 13152 | 35633 | |
| 144 | Dine College | Rodeo | -769.6 | 0 | -- | 5916 | 23195 | |
| 145 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Water Polo | -1043.96 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 146 | South Mountain Community College | Baseball | -1365.8 | 0 | -- | 13152 | 35633 | |
| 147 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Volleyball | -1708.56 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 148 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Swimming | -4161.7 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 149 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Baseball | -7190.13 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 150 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Other Sports | -9052.7 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
#150
Ottawa University-Surprise
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| 151 | Ottawa University-Surprise | Soccer | -16562.07 | 78.15 | 880 – 1,110 | 34037 | 49139 |
Ottawa University-Surprise
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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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