Editorial rankings
Ranking pages built from real program data
These pages rank college programs by one metric at a time, then point you back into the full directory to compare the wider field. Start with a metric lens below, then browse sport, division, state, and division-plus-state variants inside that metric.
Read the methodologyAcademic Score
Percentile score summarizing graduation, retention, and earnings outcomes relative to peers.
Affordability Score
Percentile score summarizing tuition, net price, Pell rate, and aid context relative to peers.
Aid/Athlete
Athletic aid divided across the roster — a directional estimate of aid available per athlete.
Investment Score
Percentile score summarizing aid, staffing, recruiting, coaching, and operating investment relative to peers.
Median Earnings
Median post-attendance earnings at the school level.
Net Price
Average price students actually pay after grant and scholarship aid.
Acceptance Rate
Admissions selectivity — lower acceptance rates indicate more selective schools.
Graduation Rate
Share of students who complete their degree.
Operating Budget
Program operating expenses reported for running the team day to day.
Retention Rate
Share of first-year students who return for their second year.
Total Revenue
Revenue the program reports generating through athletics operations.
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