Independents By Athletic Expenses (2012)
RkAthl. Exp (2012)SchoolNicknameLocationArenaCoach
300$9,409,987  Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersBakersfield, CARabobank ArenaRod Barnes (since 2011)Site, Schedule, School
344$3,173,944  New Orleans PrivateersNew Orleans, LAKiefer Lakefront ArenaMark Slessinger (since 2011)Site, Schedule, School

Athletic budget data via Office of Postsecondary Education (based on most recent data available). New D1 schools, Navy and Air Force not included in rankings.