Institutional Characteristics
The American Athletic Conference is an American collegiate athletic conference with member institutions located in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southern regions of the United States. The conference is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, and led by Commissioner Michael Aresco. The American participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I in athletic competitions; for football, it is a part of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in American Athletic Conference. By school type, there are 9 public and 1 private schools in colleges in American Athletic Conference. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of South Florida-Main Campus | Tampa, FL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Cincinnati, OH | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in American Athletic Conference is $15,875 for State residents and $29,191 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 60.50% and graduation rate is 71.40%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $17,834 / $40,502 | 49% | 84% | 16:1 | 27,412 |
| University of Central Florida | $6,368 / $22,467 | 44% | 72% | 30:1 | 68,475 |
| University of South Florida-Main Campus | $6,410 / $17,324 | 48% | 75% | 22:1 | 43,846 |
| University of Louisville | $12,162 / $28,508 | 69% | 59% | 14:1 | 21,430 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $15,003 / $31,785 | 61% | 84% | 16:1 | 50,254 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $12,138 / $27,472 | 77% | 71% | 16:1 | 37,886 |
| Temple University | $16,970 / $29,882 | 60% | 74% | 14:1 | 39,740 |
| University of Memphis | $9,912 / $13,752 | 85% | 53% | 15:1 | 21,458 |
| University of Houston | $9,457 / $21,673 | 65% | 61% | 22:1 | 46,324 |
| Southern Methodist University | $58,540 | 47% | 81% | 11:1 | 11,649 |
| Average | $15,875 / $29,191 | 60.50% | 71.40% | 17.60:1 | 36,847 |