Institutional Characteristics
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is a collegiate athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, which is made up of historically black universities in the Southern United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I for all sports; in football, it participates in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), still frequently referred to by its former designation of Division I-AA..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). By school type, all 10 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) are public. By school level, all 10 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University | Normal, AL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Alabama State University | Montgomery, AL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Jackson State University | Jackson, MS | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena, MS | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Prairie View A & M University | Prairie View, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Texas Southern University | Houston, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is - for all undergraduate students. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University | $10,024 / $18,634 | 57.95% | 24% | 19:1 | 7,295 |
| Alabama State University | $11,248 / $19,576 | 97.55% | 30% | 15:1 | 4,081 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $9,375 / $17,955 | 41.18% | 40% | 12:1 | 2,005 |
| Grambling State University | $7,683 / $16,706 | 44.86% | 36% | 25:1 | 5,150 |
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,922 / $17,272 | 35.12% | 27% | 21:1 | 8,279 |
| Alcorn State University | $8,785 / $8,785 | 45.33% | 57% | 16:1 | 2,995 |
| Jackson State University | $8,965 / $11,965 | 93.15% | 51% | 14:1 | 6,326 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $7,692 / $7,692 | 92.38% | 27% | 13:1 | 2,205 |
| Prairie View A & M University | $11,299 / $26,874 | 79.31% | 43% | 17:1 | 9,922 |
| Texas Southern University | $8,637 / $21,473 | 96.91% | 22% | 19:1 | 8,704 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |
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