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 | University of Mississippi | Football | 142819.82 | 96.58 | 1,060 – 1,310 | 14946 | 45336 |
#1
University of Mississippi
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| 2 | University of Mississippi | Baseball | 24689.37 | 96.58 | 1,060 – 1,310 | 14946 | 45336 |
University of Mississippi
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| 3 | Mississippi Valley State University | Basketball | 7902.24 | 51.16 | 760 – 970 | 12304 | 25817 |
Mississippi Valley State University
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| 4 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Bowling | 6476.33 | 100 | 980 – 1,240 | 16525 | 35401 |
#4
Blue Mountain Christian University
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| 5 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Archery | 6269.12 | 100 | 980 – 1,240 | 16525 | 35401 |
#5
Blue Mountain Christian University
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| 6 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Weight Lifting | 5717.02 | 100 | 980 – 1,240 | 16525 | 35401 |
#6
Blue Mountain Christian University
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| 7 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Softball | 4216.67 | 100 | 980 – 1,240 | 16525 | 35401 |
Blue Mountain Christian University
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| 8 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Cross Country | 3027 | 100 | 980 – 1,240 | 16525 | 35401 |
Blue Mountain Christian University
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| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Baseball | 2933.96 | 100 | 980 – 1,240 | 16525 | 35401 |
Blue Mountain Christian University
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| 10 | Delta State University | Golf | 2802.12 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 11 | Delta State University | Cross Country | 2406.17 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 12 | Delta State University | Swimming | 1976.56 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 13 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Golf | 1970.83 | 100 | 980 – 1,240 | 16525 | 35401 |
Blue Mountain Christian University
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| 14 | William Carey University | Tennis | 1921.39 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
William Carey University
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| 15 | Delta State University | Soccer | 1842.08 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 16 | Delta State University | Basketball | 1105.68 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 17 | Mississippi University for Women | Basketball | 1037.6 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
Mississippi University for Women
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| 18 | Mississippi University for Women | Baseball | 710.09 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
Mississippi University for Women
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| 19 | Belhaven University | Football | 695.38 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 20 | William Carey University | Golf | 659.85 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
William Carey University
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| 21 | Mississippi University for Women | Softball | 520.53 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
Mississippi University for Women
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| 22 | Mississippi University for Women | Volleyball | 514.57 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
Mississippi University for Women
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| 23 | Tougaloo College | Basketball | 375 | 7.17 | 880 – 1,090 | 12158 | 25777 | |
| 24 | Belhaven University | Golf | 362.75 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 25 | Belhaven University | Basketball | 338.46 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 26 | Belhaven University | Baseball | 327.31 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 27 | Mississippi University for Women | Golf | 254.44 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
Mississippi University for Women
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| 28 | Belhaven University | Softball | 251.4 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 29 | William Carey University | Softball | 236.89 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
William Carey University
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| 30 | Belhaven University | Soccer | 152.65 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 31 | William Carey University | Soccer | 117.35 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
William Carey University
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| 32 | Rust College | Basketball | 113.88 | 34.69 | 710 – 1,000 | 8234 | 25641 |
Rust College
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| 33 | Belhaven University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 72.16 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
#33
Belhaven University
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| 34 | William Carey University | Archery | 35.36 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
William Carey University
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| 35 | Mississippi University for Women | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 29.53 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
Mississippi University for Women
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| 36 | Mississippi University for Women | Tennis | 18 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
Mississippi University for Women
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| 37 | Mississippi University for Women | Soccer | 11.69 | 100 | 970 – 1,180 | 12617 | 47458 |
Mississippi University for Women
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| 38 | Alcorn State University | Baseball | 0 | 45.33 | 840 – 1,010 | 13155 | 27752 |
Alcorn State University
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| 39 | Alcorn State University | Basketball | 0 | 45.33 | 840 – 1,010 | 13155 | 27752 |
Alcorn State University
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| 40 | Alcorn State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 45.33 | 840 – 1,010 | 13155 | 27752 |
Alcorn State University
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| 41 | Alcorn State University | Football | 0 | 45.33 | 840 – 1,010 | 13155 | 27752 |
Alcorn State University
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| 42 | Alcorn State University | Soccer | 0 | 45.33 | 840 – 1,010 | 13155 | 27752 |
Alcorn State University
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| 43 | Alcorn State University | Softball | 0 | 45.33 | 840 – 1,010 | 13155 | 27752 |
Alcorn State University
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| 44 | Alcorn State University | Tennis | 0 | 45.33 | 840 – 1,010 | 13155 | 27752 |
Alcorn State University
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| 45 | Alcorn State University | Volleyball | 0 | 45.33 | 840 – 1,010 | 13155 | 27752 |
Alcorn State University
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| 46 | Belhaven University | Tennis | 0 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 47 | Belhaven University | Volleyball | 0 | 53.25 | 980 – 1,150 | 22145 | 38987 |
Belhaven University
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| 48 | Jackson State University | Baseball | 0 | 48.23 | 850 – 1,050 | 19892 | 30530 |
Jackson State University
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| 49 | Jackson State University | Basketball | 0 | 48.23 | 850 – 1,050 | 19892 | 30530 |
Jackson State University
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| 50 | Jackson State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 48.23 | 850 – 1,050 | 19892 | 30530 |
Jackson State University
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| 51 | Jackson State University | Football | 0 | 48.23 | 850 – 1,050 | 19892 | 30530 |
Jackson State University
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| 52 | Jackson State University | Soccer | 0 | 48.23 | 850 – 1,050 | 19892 | 30530 |
Jackson State University
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| 53 | Jackson State University | Softball | 0 | 48.23 | 850 – 1,050 | 19892 | 30530 |
Jackson State University
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| 54 | Jackson State University | Tennis | 0 | 48.23 | 850 – 1,050 | 19892 | 30530 |
Jackson State University
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| 55 | Jackson State University | Volleyball | 0 | 48.23 | 850 – 1,050 | 19892 | 30530 |
Jackson State University
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| 56 | Jackson State University | Bowling | 0 | 48.23 | 850 – 1,050 | 19892 | 30530 |
Jackson State University
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| 57 | Millsaps College | Baseball | 0 | 43.12 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 26739 | 46137 |
Millsaps College
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| 58 | Millsaps College | Basketball | 0 | 43.12 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 26739 | 46137 |
Millsaps College
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| 59 | Millsaps College | Football | 0 | 43.12 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 26739 | 46137 |
Millsaps College
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| 60 | Millsaps College | Golf | 0 | 43.12 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 26739 | 46137 |
Millsaps College
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| 61 | Millsaps College | Soccer | 0 | 43.12 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 26739 | 46137 |
Millsaps College
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| 62 | Millsaps College | Softball | 0 | 43.12 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 26739 | 46137 |
Millsaps College
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| 63 | Millsaps College | Swimming | 0 | 43.12 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 26739 | 46137 |
Millsaps College
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| 64 | Millsaps College | Tennis | 0 | 43.12 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 26739 | 46137 |
Millsaps College
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| 65 | Millsaps College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 43.12 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 26739 | 46137 |
#65
Millsaps College
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| 66 | Millsaps College | Cross Country | 0 | 43.12 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 26739 | 46137 |
Millsaps College
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| 67 | Millsaps College | Volleyball | 0 | 43.12 | 1,080 – 1,300 | 26739 | 46137 |
Millsaps College
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| 68 | Mississippi College | Baseball | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 69 | Mississippi College | Basketball | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 70 | Mississippi College | Football | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 71 | Mississippi College | Golf | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 72 | Mississippi College | Soccer | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 73 | Mississippi College | Softball | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 74 | Mississippi College | Tennis | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 75 | Mississippi College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
#75
Mississippi College
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| 76 | Mississippi College | Cross Country | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
#76
Mississippi College
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| 77 | Mississippi College | Volleyball | 0 | 49.28 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 21135 | 42011 |
Mississippi College
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| 78 | Mississippi State University | Baseball | 0 | 77.64 | 1,090 – 1,350 | 16480 | 43487 |
Mississippi State University
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| 79 | Mississippi State University | Basketball | 0 | 77.64 | 1,090 – 1,350 | 16480 | 43487 |
Mississippi State University
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| 80 | Mississippi State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 77.64 | 1,090 – 1,350 | 16480 | 43487 |
Mississippi State University
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| 81 | Mississippi State University | Football | 0 | 77.64 | 1,090 – 1,350 | 16480 | 43487 |
Mississippi State University
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| 82 | Mississippi State University | Golf | 0 | 77.64 | 1,090 – 1,350 | 16480 | 43487 |
Mississippi State University
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| 83 | Mississippi State University | Soccer | 0 | 77.64 | 1,090 – 1,350 | 16480 | 43487 |
Mississippi State University
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| 84 | Mississippi State University | Softball | 0 | 77.64 | 1,090 – 1,350 | 16480 | 43487 |
Mississippi State University
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| 85 | Mississippi State University | Tennis | 0 | 77.64 | 1,090 – 1,350 | 16480 | 43487 |
Mississippi State University
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| 86 | Mississippi State University | Volleyball | 0 | 77.64 | 1,090 – 1,350 | 16480 | 43487 |
Mississippi State University
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| 87 | Mississippi Valley State University | Baseball | 0 | 51.16 | 760 – 970 | 12304 | 25817 |
Mississippi Valley State University
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| 88 | Mississippi Valley State University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 51.16 | 760 – 970 | 12304 | 25817 |
Mississippi Valley State University
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| 89 | Mississippi Valley State University | Football | 0 | 51.16 | 760 – 970 | 12304 | 25817 |
Mississippi Valley State University
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| 90 | Mississippi Valley State University | Soccer | 0 | 51.16 | 760 – 970 | 12304 | 25817 |
Mississippi Valley State University
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| 91 | Mississippi Valley State University | Softball | 0 | 51.16 | 760 – 970 | 12304 | 25817 |
Mississippi Valley State University
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| 92 | Mississippi Valley State University | Tennis | 0 | 51.16 | 760 – 970 | 12304 | 25817 |
Mississippi Valley State University
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| 93 | Mississippi Valley State University | Volleyball | 0 | 51.16 | 760 – 970 | 12304 | 25817 |
Mississippi Valley State University
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| 94 | Rust College | Baseball | 0 | 34.69 | 710 – 1,000 | 8234 | 25641 |
Rust College
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| 95 | Rust College | Softball | 0 | 34.69 | 710 – 1,000 | 8234 | 25641 |
Rust College
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| 96 | Rust College | Tennis | 0 | 34.69 | 710 – 1,000 | 8234 | 25641 |
Rust College
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| 97 | Rust College | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 0 | 34.69 | 710 – 1,000 | 8234 | 25641 |
Rust College
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| 98 | Rust College | Cross Country | 0 | 34.69 | 710 – 1,000 | 8234 | 25641 |
Rust College
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| 99 | Rust College | Volleyball | 0 | 34.69 | 710 – 1,000 | 8234 | 25641 |
Rust College
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| 100 | Tougaloo College | Baseball | 0 | 7.17 | 880 – 1,090 | 12158 | 25777 | |
| 101 | Tougaloo College | Soccer | 0 | 7.17 | 880 – 1,090 | 12158 | 25777 | |
| 102 | Tougaloo College | Cross Country | 0 | 7.17 | 880 – 1,090 | 12158 | 25777 | |
| 103 | Tougaloo College | Volleyball | 0 | 7.17 | 880 – 1,090 | 12158 | 25777 | |
| 104 | University of Mississippi | Basketball | 0 | 96.58 | 1,060 – 1,310 | 14946 | 45336 |
University of Mississippi
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| 105 | University of Mississippi | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 96.58 | 1,060 – 1,310 | 14946 | 45336 |
University of Mississippi
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| 106 | University of Mississippi | Golf | 0 | 96.58 | 1,060 – 1,310 | 14946 | 45336 |
University of Mississippi
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| 107 | University of Mississippi | Rifle | 0 | 96.58 | 1,060 – 1,310 | 14946 | 45336 |
University of Mississippi
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| 108 | University of Mississippi | Soccer | 0 | 96.58 | 1,060 – 1,310 | 14946 | 45336 |
University of Mississippi
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| 109 | University of Mississippi | Softball | 0 | 96.58 | 1,060 – 1,310 | 14946 | 45336 |
University of Mississippi
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| 110 | University of Mississippi | Tennis | 0 | 96.58 | 1,060 – 1,310 | 14946 | 45336 |
University of Mississippi
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| 111 | University of Mississippi | Volleyball | 0 | 96.58 | 1,060 – 1,310 | 14946 | 45336 |
University of Mississippi
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| 112 | University of Southern Mississippi | Baseball | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 113 | University of Southern Mississippi | Basketball | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 114 | 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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| 115 | University of Southern Mississippi | Football | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 116 | University of Southern Mississippi | Golf | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 117 | University of Southern Mississippi | Soccer | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 118 | University of Southern Mississippi | Softball | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 119 | University of Southern Mississippi | Tennis | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 120 | 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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| 121 | 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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| 122 | University of Southern Mississippi | Volleyball | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 123 | University of Southern Mississippi | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 99.12 | 1,040 – 1,340 | 14050 | 37710 |
University of Southern Mississippi
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| 124 | William Carey University | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
William Carey University
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| 125 | William Carey University | Track and Field (Indoor) | -3.07 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
William Carey University
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| 126 | William Carey University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | -3.07 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
William Carey University
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| 127 | William Carey University | Cross Country | -28.71 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
William Carey University
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| 128 | Delta State University | Baseball | -131.02 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 129 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Soccer | -263.48 | 100 | 980 – 1,240 | 16525 | 35401 |
Blue Mountain Christian University
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| 130 | William Carey University | Volleyball | -281.33 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
#130
William Carey University
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| 131 | William Carey University | Baseball | -398.8 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
William Carey University
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| 132 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Tennis | -775 | 100 | 980 – 1,240 | 16525 | 35401 |
Blue Mountain Christian University
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| 133 | William Carey University | Basketball | -1024.23 | 57.97 | 1,080 – 1,310 | 17192 | 37639 |
William Carey University
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| 134 | Delta State University | Softball | -1039.09 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 135 | Delta State University | Football | -1385.74 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State University
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| 136 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Volleyball | -1516.25 | 100 | 980 – 1,240 | 16525 | 35401 |
Blue Mountain Christian University
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| 137 | Blue Mountain Christian University | Basketball | -4965.7 | 100 | 980 – 1,240 | 16525 | 35401 |
Blue Mountain Christian University
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| 138 | Delta State University | Tennis | -6216.79 | 100 | 930 – 1,150 | 13457 | 36265 |
Delta State 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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