Institutional Characteristics
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a collegiate athletic conference whose member institutions are located primarily in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The SEC participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I in athletic competitions; for football, it is part of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), formerly known as Division I-A. The conference is one of the most successful financially, consistently leading most conferences in revenue distribution to its members, including an SEC record $220.0 million for the 2010-11 fiscal year..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC). By school type, there are 13 public and 1 private schools in colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC). By school level, all 14 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, LA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Mississippi | University, MS | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia, MO | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia, SC | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | College Station, TX | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Southeastern Conference (SEC) is $13,826 for State residents and $33,028 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 65.57% and graduation rate is 76.14%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $11,939 / $32,300 | 78.90% | 72% | 19:1 | 38,316 |
| Auburn University | $12,175 / $32,960 | 71.18% | 81% | 20:1 | 31,526 |
| University of Arkansas | $9,655 / $27,410 | 82.67% | 70% | 19:1 | 29,068 |
| University of Florida | $6,380 / $28,659 | 30.13% | 91% | 17:1 | 55,781 |
| University of Georgia | $11,179 / $30,220 | 39.98% | 88% | 17:1 | 40,118 |
| University of Kentucky | $12,858 / $32,276 | 94.01% | 68% | 16:1 | 30,390 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,953 / $28,631 | 70.86% | 69% | 22:1 | 35,912 |
| University of Mississippi | $9,219 / $26,440 | 89.66% | 68% | 16:1 | 21,203 |
| Mississippi State University | $9,397 / $25,444 | 76.12% | 60% | 17:1 | 23,086 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $11,980 / $31,970 | 76.55% | 73% | 18:1 | 31,401 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $12,687 / $33,928 | 61.56% | 78% | 18:1 | 35,471 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,243 / $31,664 | 74.94% | 72% | 17:1 | 31,701 |
| Vanderbilt University | $60,348 | 7.14% | 93% | 8:1 | 13,796 |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | $13,238 / $40,139 | 64.28% | 83% | 19:1 | 72,530 |
| Average | $13,826 / $33,028 | 65.57% | 76.14% | 17.36:1 | 35,021 |