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 Nebraska-Lincoln | Football | 333608.42 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
#1
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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| 2 | Creighton University | Basketball | 143091.63 | 92.16 | 1,250 – 1,410 | 32636 | 63090 |
#2
Creighton University
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| 3 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Ice Hockey | 133434.89 | 87.27 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 13662 | 45494 |
#3
University of Nebraska at Omaha
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| 4 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Volleyball | 46605 | 87.27 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 13662 | 45494 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
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| 5 | Midland University | Other Sports | 18724.14 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 6 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Basketball | 16997.03 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
#6
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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| 7 | Midland University | Bowling | 16244.22 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
#7
Midland University
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| 8 | Midland University | Volleyball | 16205.32 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 9 | Peru State College | Golf | 14588.57 | 100 | -- | 11915 | 39150 |
Peru State College
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| 10 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Softball | 13140.39 | 87.27 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 13662 | 45494 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
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| 11 | Midland University | Basketball | 12851.5 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 12 | Peru State College | Basketball | 12562 | 100 | -- | 11915 | 39150 |
Peru State College
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| 13 | Midland University | Softball | 11672.18 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 14 | Midland University | Wrestling | 9514.5 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 15 | Midland University | Weight Lifting | 8904.95 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 16 | Midland University | Tennis | 7588.47 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 17 | Midland University | Swimming | 7569.1 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 18 | Midland University | Baseball | 6778.85 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
#18
Midland University
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| 19 | Midland University | Lacrosse | 6114.25 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 20 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Volleyball | 4353.13 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 21 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Basketball | 2614.76 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 22 | Midland University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 2384.9 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 23 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Baseball | 2004.5 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 24 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 1931.72 | 87.27 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 13662 | 45494 |
#24
University of Nebraska at Omaha
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| 25 | Doane University | Basketball | 1880.77 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 26 | Doane University | Baseball | 1807.52 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 27 | Doane University | Football | 1659.73 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 28 | Doane University | Wrestling | 1570.12 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 29 | Peru State College | Football | 1530.09 | 100 | -- | 11915 | 39150 |
Peru State College
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| 30 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Softball | 1381.62 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 31 | Midland University | Football | 1252.56 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 32 | Doane University | Golf | 1182.75 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 33 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Golf | 1123.95 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 34 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Other Sports | 981.99 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 35 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Basketball | 745.12 | 41.51 | 970 – 1,210 | 16287 | 43241 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 36 | Peru State College | Baseball | 744.36 | 100 | -- | 11915 | 39150 |
Peru State College
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| 37 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Volleyball | 689.16 | 72.43 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 21122 | 47667 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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| 38 | Doane University | Softball | 527.96 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 39 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 486.62 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 40 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Basketball | 458.4 | 72.43 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 21122 | 47667 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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| 41 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Soccer | 428.68 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 42 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Tennis | 350.5 | 41.51 | 970 – 1,210 | 16287 | 43241 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 43 | Doane University | Other Sports | 324.28 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
#43
Doane University
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| 44 | Midland University | Soccer | 294.53 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 45 | Doane University | Tennis | 267.71 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 46 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Soccer | 254.67 | 72.43 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 21122 | 47667 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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| 47 | Doane University | Track and Field (Outdoor) | 251.96 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 48 | Doane University | Track and Field (Indoor) | 251.95 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 49 | Doane University | Cross Country | 212.05 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 50 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Wrestling | 182.32 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 51 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Softball | 177.05 | 41.51 | 970 – 1,210 | 16287 | 43241 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 52 | Union Adventist University | Basketball | 136.76 | 100 | 980 – 1,170 | 24844 | 43853 |
Union Adventist University
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| 53 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Football | 122.76 | 72.43 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 21122 | 47667 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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| 54 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Wrestling | 120.14 | 72.43 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 21122 | 47667 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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| 55 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 93.58 | 41.51 | 970 – 1,210 | 16287 | 43241 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 56 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Football | 85.6 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 57 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Golf | 81.75 | 41.51 | 970 – 1,210 | 16287 | 43241 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 58 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Baseball | 24.55 | 72.43 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 21122 | 47667 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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| 59 | Doane University | Soccer | 5.49 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 60 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Swimming and Diving (combined) | 4.85 | 41.51 | 970 – 1,210 | 16287 | 43241 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 61 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Volleyball | 0.91 | 41.51 | 970 – 1,210 | 16287 | 43241 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 62 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Soccer | 0.03 | 41.51 | 970 – 1,210 | 16287 | 43241 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 63 | Bellevue University | Baseball | 0 | 100 | -- | 16210 | 57732 |
Bellevue University
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| 64 | Bellevue University | Basketball | 0 | 100 | -- | 16210 | 57732 |
Bellevue University
|
| 65 | Bellevue University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 100 | -- | 16210 | 57732 |
Bellevue University
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| 66 | Bellevue University | Golf | 0 | 100 | -- | 16210 | 57732 |
Bellevue University
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| 67 | Bellevue University | Soccer | 0 | 100 | -- | 16210 | 57732 |
Bellevue University
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| 68 | Bellevue University | Softball | 0 | 100 | -- | 16210 | 57732 |
Bellevue University
|
| 69 | Bellevue University | Volleyball | 0 | 100 | -- | 16210 | 57732 |
Bellevue University
|
| 70 | Bellevue University | Other Sports | 0 | 100 | -- | 16210 | 57732 |
Bellevue University
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| 71 | Chadron State College | Basketball | 0 | 0 | -- | 13292 | 39139 | |
| 72 | Chadron State College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 0 | -- | 13292 | 39139 | |
| 73 | Chadron State College | Football | 0 | 0 | -- | 13292 | 39139 | |
| 74 | Chadron State College | Golf | 0 | 0 | -- | 13292 | 39139 | |
| 75 | Chadron State College | Softball | 0 | 0 | -- | 13292 | 39139 | |
| 76 | Chadron State College | Volleyball | 0 | 0 | -- | 13292 | 39139 | |
| 77 | Chadron State College | Wrestling | 0 | 0 | -- | 13292 | 39139 | |
| 78 | Chadron State College | Rodeo | 0 | 0 | -- | 13292 | 39139 | |
| 79 | Hastings College | Baseball | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 80 | Hastings College | Basketball | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 81 | Hastings College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 82 | Hastings College | Football | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 83 | Hastings College | Golf | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 84 | Hastings College | Rifle | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 85 | Hastings College | Soccer | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 86 | Hastings College | Softball | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 87 | Hastings College | Tennis | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
|
| 88 | Hastings College | Volleyball | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 89 | Hastings College | Wrestling | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
|
| 90 | Hastings College | Other Sports | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 91 | Hastings College | Bowling | 0 | 65.4 | 970 – 1,270 | 24406 | 45590 |
Hastings College
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| 92 | Union Adventist University | Soccer | 0 | 100 | 980 – 1,170 | 24844 | 43853 |
Union Adventist University
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| 93 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Football | 0 | 41.51 | 970 – 1,210 | 16287 | 43241 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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| 94 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Wrestling | 0 | 41.51 | 970 – 1,210 | 16287 | 43241 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
|
| 95 | Wayne State College | Baseball | 0 | 100 | -- | 16060 | 40857 |
Wayne State College
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| 96 | Wayne State College | Basketball | 0 | 100 | -- | 16060 | 40857 |
Wayne State College
|
| 97 | Wayne State College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 100 | -- | 16060 | 40857 |
Wayne State College
|
| 98 | Wayne State College | Football | 0 | 100 | -- | 16060 | 40857 |
Wayne State College
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| 99 | Wayne State College | Golf | 0 | 100 | -- | 16060 | 40857 |
Wayne State College
|
| 100 | Wayne State College | Soccer | 0 | 100 | -- | 16060 | 40857 |
Wayne State College
|
| 101 | Wayne State College | Softball | 0 | 100 | -- | 16060 | 40857 |
Wayne State College
|
| 102 | Wayne State College | Volleyball | 0 | 100 | -- | 16060 | 40857 |
Wayne State College
|
| 103 | Wayne State College | Beach Volleyball | 0 | 100 | -- | 16060 | 40857 |
Wayne State College
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| 104 | York University | Baseball | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,130 | 21957 | 36447 |
York University
|
| 105 | York University | Basketball | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,130 | 21957 | 36447 |
York University
|
| 106 | York University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,130 | 21957 | 36447 |
#106
York University
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| 107 | York University | Golf | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,130 | 21957 | 36447 |
York University
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| 108 | York University | Soccer | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,130 | 21957 | 36447 |
York University
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| 109 | York University | Softball | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,130 | 21957 | 36447 |
York University
|
| 110 | York University | Volleyball | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,130 | 21957 | 36447 |
York University
|
| 111 | York University | Wrestling | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,130 | 21957 | 36447 |
York University
|
| 112 | York University | Other Sports | 0 | 51.88 | 890 – 1,130 | 21957 | 36447 |
York University
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| 113 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -2.77 | 72.43 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 21122 | 47667 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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| 114 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Golf | -40.19 | 72.43 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 21122 | 47667 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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| 115 | Union Adventist University | Volleyball | -41.75 | 100 | 980 – 1,170 | 24844 | 43853 |
Union Adventist University
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| 116 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Swimming | -88.91 | 72.43 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 21122 | 47667 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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| 117 | Doane University | Volleyball | -149.37 | 96.33 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 26364 | 46009 |
Doane University
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| 118 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Tennis | -238.1 | 72.43 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 21122 | 47667 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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| 119 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Softball | -241.11 | 72.43 | 1,110 – 1,290 | 21122 | 47667 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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| 120 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Tennis | -248.83 | 85.72 | 1,030 – 1,240 | 24158 | 44527 |
Concordia University-Nebraska
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| 121 | Creighton University | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -1074.98 | 92.16 | 1,250 – 1,410 | 32636 | 63090 |
Creighton University
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| 122 | Peru State College | Softball | -1193.1 | 100 | -- | 11915 | 39150 |
Peru State College
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| 123 | Peru State College | Volleyball | -2272.59 | 100 | -- | 11915 | 39150 |
Peru State College
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| 124 | Creighton University | Rowing | -2679.57 | 92.16 | 1,250 – 1,410 | 32636 | 63090 |
Creighton University
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| 125 | Creighton University | Volleyball | -4154.89 | 92.16 | 1,250 – 1,410 | 32636 | 63090 |
Creighton University
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| 126 | Peru State College | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -4295.53 | 100 | -- | 11915 | 39150 |
#126
Peru State College
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| 127 | Peru State College | Bowling | -6321.17 | 100 | -- | 11915 | 39150 |
Peru State College
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| 128 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -6410.96 | 87.27 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 13662 | 45494 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
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| 129 | Peru State College | Other Sports | -8892.08 | 100 | -- | 11915 | 39150 |
Peru State College
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| 130 | Midland University | Golf | -10631.88 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
Midland University
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| 131 | Creighton University | Tennis | -10879.33 | 92.16 | 1,250 – 1,410 | 32636 | 63090 |
Creighton University
|
| 132 | Creighton University | Golf | -11046 | 92.16 | 1,250 – 1,410 | 32636 | 63090 |
Creighton University
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| 133 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Golf | -15615.95 | 87.27 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 13662 | 45494 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
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| 134 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Beach Volleyball | -16346.06 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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| 135 | Midland University | Ice Hockey | -16838.96 | 66.12 | 940 – 1,150 | 26643 | 45145 |
#135
Midland University
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| 136 | Creighton University | Soccer | -17510.46 | 92.16 | 1,250 – 1,410 | 32636 | 63090 |
Creighton University
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| 137 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Baseball | -18766.27 | 87.27 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 13662 | 45494 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
|
| 138 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Tennis | -25874.28 | 87.27 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 13662 | 45494 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
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| 139 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Soccer | -28436.39 | 87.27 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 13662 | 45494 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
|
| 140 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | -28653.38 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
#140
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
|
| 141 | Creighton University | Baseball | -31658.51 | 92.16 | 1,250 – 1,410 | 32636 | 63090 |
Creighton University
|
| 142 | Creighton University | Softball | -37639.05 | 92.16 | 1,250 – 1,410 | 32636 | 63090 |
Creighton University
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| 143 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Basketball | -37700.87 | 87.27 | 1,010 – 1,240 | 13662 | 45494 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
|
| 144 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Soccer | -60493.11 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
|
| 145 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Swimming and Diving (combined) | -70010.44 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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| 146 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Wrestling | -78531.03 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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| 147 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Volleyball | -80027.29 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
|
| 148 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Bowling | -81280.67 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
#148
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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| 149 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Baseball | -81455.4 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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| 150 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Gymnastics | -84477.98 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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| 151 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Tennis | -113212.25 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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| 152 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Golf | -135633.17 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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| 153 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Softball | -150793.07 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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| 154 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Rifle | -251856.29 | 88.07 | 1,080 – 1,320 | 18322 | 47692 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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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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