Institutional Characteristics
Next table compares basic academic information between Conference USA (C-USA). By school type, There are 13 public and 3 private schools in Conference USA (C-USA). By school level, all 16 Conference USA (C-USA) are 4 years or high institutes.
Compare Selected Schools
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Florida International University | Miami, FL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TN | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Marshall University | Huntington, WV | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Next table compares the 2017 total costs of attendance between Conference USA (C-USA). For in-State students, the average COA is $22,824 when living on campus and $23,152 when living outside of campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,314 when living on campus and $40,642 when living off campus.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| Louisiana Tech University | $9,117 | $25,851 | $1,500 | $8,721 | $11,151 | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $8,280 | $25,416 | $1,540 | $12,408 | $12,408 | |
| Marshall University | $7,154 | $16,382 | $1,100 | $12,472 | $12,400 | |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,040 | $18,368 | $1,200 | $16,568 | $16,568 | |
| Florida International University | $6,556 | $18,954 | $1,590 | $15,366 | $17,191 | |
| Florida Atlantic University | $4,831 | $17,276 | $1,320 | $16,494 | $17,082 | |
| Old Dominion University | $9,750 | $26,730 | $1,000 | $13,839 | $13,839 | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $6,763 | $19,934 | $1,200 | $15,147 | $13,319 | |
| East Carolina University | $6,997 | $22,955 | $1,280 | $12,885 | $12,885 | |
| University of North Texas | $10,153 | $19,945 | $1,000 | $11,798 | $12,336 | |
| Rice University | $43,918 | $800 | $15,800 | $15,800 | ||
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $7,548 | $20,523 | $1,216 | $13,788 | $13,788 | |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $7,700 | $18,297 | $1,000 | $13,672 | $14,224 | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $7,659 | $16,529 | $1,200 | $12,582 | $13,570 | |
| University of Tulsa | $41,509 | $1,200 | $15,640 | $15,862 | ||
| Tulane University of Louisiana | $51,010 | $1,200 | $14,904 | $14,904 | ||
| Average | $7,734 | $25,225 | $1,209 | $13,880 | $14,208 | |
Acceptane Ratio and Application Statistics
Next table compares admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between Conference USA (C-USA). The average admistion ratio of Conference USA (C-USA) is 57.82% and the average admission yield (enrollment ratio) is 38.47%. The numbers in parenthesis() in table represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively. This statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Enrollment Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 5,710 (2,293/3,417) | 4,893 (2,004/2,889) | 1,748 (747/1,001) | 85.69% (87.4%/84.5%) | 35.72% (37.3%/29.3%) | |
| Florida Atlantic University | 14,944 (6,153/8,791) | 9,867 (4,019/5,848) | 3,060 (1,337/1,723) | 66.03% (65.3%/66.5%) | 31.01% (33.3%/19.6%) | |
| Florida International University | 20,175 (8,182/11,993) | 10,648 (4,367/6,281) | 4,141 (1,828/2,313) | 52.78% (53.4%/52.4%) | 38.89% (41.9%/19.3%) | |
| Louisiana Tech University | 5,863 (3,401/2,462) | 3,813 (2,212/1,601) | 1,853 (1,072/781) | 65.03% (65.0%/65.0%) | 48.60% (48.5%/31.7%) | |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | 28,901 (11,152/17,749) | 8,078 (2,973/5,105) | 1,647 (631/1,016) | 27.95% (26.7%/28.8%) | 20.39% (21.2%/5.7%) | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | 5,850 (1,945/3,905) | 3,904 (1,269/2,635) | 1,607 (453/1,104) | 66.74% (65.2%/67.5%) | 41.16% (35.7%/28.3%) | |
| East Carolina University | 14,223 (5,585/8,638) | 10,992 (4,303/6,689) | 4,226 (1,745/2,481) | 77.28% (77.0%/77.4%) | 38.45% (40.6%/28.7%) | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 15,610 (7,113/8,497) | 10,004 (4,660/5,344) | 3,319 (1,764/1,555) | 64.09% (65.5%/62.9%) | 33.18% (37.9%/18.3%) | |
| University of Tulsa | 7,636 (3,811/3,825) | 3,074 (1,649/1,425) | 764 (437/327) | 40.26% (43.3%/37.3%) | 24.85% (26.5%/8.5%) | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | 9,353 (4,063/5,290) | 6,740 (2,800/3,940) | 3,095 (1,387/1,708) | 72.06% (68.9%/74.5%) | 45.92% (49.5%/32.3%) | |
| University of North Texas | 16,842 (7,664/9,178) | 11,012 (4,901/6,111) | 4,450 (2,138/2,312) | 65.38% (63.9%/66.6%) | 40.41% (43.6%/25.2%) | |
| Rice University | 17,728 (9,334/8,394) | 2,677 (1,402/1,275) | 949 (515/434) | 15.10% (15.0%/15.2%) | 35.45% (36.7%/5.2%) | |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | 7,157 (3,386/3,771) | 7,149 (3,381/3,768) | 3,254 (1,558/1,696) | 99.89% (99.9%/99.9%) | 45.52% (46.1%/45.0%) | |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | 14,933 (6,783/8,150) | 11,336 (5,101/6,235) | 5,057 (2,401/2,656) | 75.91% (75.2%/76.5%) | 44.61% (47.1%/32.6%) | |
| Old Dominion University | 9,161 (4,284/4,877) | 7,502 (3,557/3,945) | 2,795 (1,341/1,454) | 81.89% (83.0%/80.9%) | 37.26% (37.7%/29.8%) | |
| Marshall University | 2,863 (1,249/1,614) | 2,191 (933/1,258) | 1,848 (792/1,056) | 76.53% (74.7%/77.9%) | 84.35% (84.9%/65.4%) | |
| Average | 12,309 (5,400/5,400) | 7,118 (3,096/4,022) | 2,738 (1,259/1,476) | 57.82% (57.3%/74.5%) | 38.47% (40.7%/36.7%) |
Graduation Rate Comparison
Next table compares 2016 graduation rates between Conference USA (C-USA). The average graduation rate of Conference USA (C-USA) is 51.63% where 19,733 students out of 38,221 candidates have complete their courses and degrees. The rate is cacluated as the total number of completers withing 150% of normal time (for eaxample, 6 years for 4 years BS program) divided by the candidates. The numbers in parenthesis() represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively.
| Name | Graduation Rate | Completers | Candidates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 54.62% (49.93% / 58.49%) | 816 (337 / 479) | 1,494 (675 / 819) | |
| Florida Atlantic University | 49.33% (42.89% / 54.87%) | 1,207 (486 / 721) | 2,447 (1,133 / 1,314) | |
| Florida International University | 57.84% (50.49% / 63.90%) | 1,704 (672 / 1,032) | 2,946 (1,331 / 1,615) | |
| Louisiana Tech University | 53.00% (49.57% / 57.87%) | 734 (403 / 331) | 1,385 (813 / 572) | |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | 83.20% (82.98% / 83.37%) | 1,248 (541 / 707) | 1,500 (652 / 848) | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | 49.78% (43.14% / 53.33%) | 792 (239 / 553) | 1,591 (554 / 1,037) | |
| East Carolina University | 62.13% (56.44% / 66.30%) | 2,449 (942 / 1,507) | 3,942 (1,669 / 2,273) | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 53.36% (49.34% / 57.42%) | 1,682 (780 / 902) | 3,152 (1,581 / 1,571) | |
| University of Tulsa | 68.27% (66.40% / 70.55%) | 469 (251 / 218) | 687 (378 / 309) | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | 43.77% (36.82% / 50.47%) | 1,568 (647 / 921) | 3,582 (1,757 / 1,825) | |
| University of North Texas | 51.80% (44.48% / 57.48%) | 1,686 (633 / 1,053) | 3,255 (1,423 / 1,832) | |
| Rice University | 90.53% (88.04% / 93.21%) | 803 (405 / 398) | 887 (460 / 427) | |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | 39.54% (34.57% / 44.41%) | 902 (390 / 512) | 2,281 (1,128 / 1,153) | |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | 31.43% (27.09% / 35.77%) | 1,433 (617 / 816) | 4,559 (2,278 / 2,281) | |
| Old Dominion University | 52.69% (47.58% / 57.80%) | 1,418 (640 / 778) | 2,691 (1,345 / 1,346) | |
| Marshall University | 45.12% (41.08% / 48.79%) | 822 (357 / 465) | 1,822 (869 / 953) | |
| Total | 51.63% (46.22% / 56.47%) | 19,733 (8,340 / 11,393) |
38,221 (18,046 / 20,175) |
Student Population
Next table compares 2016 enrollment for both undergraduate nad graduate schools between Conference USA (C-USA). The total population of Conference USA (C-USA) is 355,851 with 194,874 femail students and 160,977 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 18,333 | 7,185 | 11,148 | |
| Florida Atlantic University | 30,380 | 13,072 | 17,308 | |
| Florida International University | 49,782 | 21,858 | 27,924 | |
| Louisiana Tech University | 12,371 | 6,167 | 6,204 | |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | 12,485 | 5,441 | 7,044 | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | 14,551 | 5,341 | 9,210 | |
| East Carolina University | 28,289 | 11,493 | 16,796 | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 27,983 | 14,216 | 13,767 | |
| University of Tulsa | 4,671 | 2,678 | 1,993 | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | 22,511 | 10,199 | 12,312 | |
| University of North Texas | 37,299 | 17,534 | 19,765 | |
| Rice University | 6,719 | 3,859 | 2,860 | |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | 23,397 | 10,771 | 12,626 | |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | 28,787 | 14,388 | 14,399 | |
| Old Dominion University | 24,672 | 11,073 | 13,599 | |
| Marshall University | 13,621 | 5,702 | 7,919 | |
| Total | 355,851 | 160,977 | 194,874 |
Special Learning Opportunity
Next table compares the special learning opportunities between Conference USA (C-USA) including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Compus Housing* | Meal Plan** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,550) | ✔ ($3,950) | |
| Florida Atlantic University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,459) | ✔ | |
| Florida International University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,311) | ✔ ($3,738) | |
| Louisiana Tech University | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,452) | ✔ ($2,940) | |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,056) | ✔ ($5,618) | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,427) | ✔ ($3,810) | |
| East Carolina University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,784) | ✔ ($3,924) | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,500) | ✔ ($4,560) | |
| University of Tulsa | Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,809) | ✔ ($6,150) | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,748) | ✔ ($3,550) | |
| University of North Texas | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,216) | ✔ | |
| Rice University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (3,318) | ✔ ($4,310) | |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (988) | ✔ ($4,560) | |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,263) | ✔ ($3,763) | |
| Old Dominion University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,822) | ✔ ($4,544) | |
| Marshall University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,560) | ✔ ($3,748) |
Student Services on Campus
Next table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between Conference USA (C-USA) including Remedial Service, Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Remedial Services | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Florida Atlantic University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Florida International University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| Louisiana Tech University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| East Carolina University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| University of Tulsa | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| University of North Texas | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Rice University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| Old Dominion University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Marshall University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library |
Athletics Associations
Next table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of Conference USA (C-USA). Among 16 Conference USA (C-USA), 16 schoools are member of NAA, and 16 schoools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | NAA, NCAA | - | Conference USA | Conference USA | 12 athletic programs | |
| Florida Atlantic University | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | Conference USA | 12 athletic programs | |
| Florida International University | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | Conference USA | 11 athletic programs | |
| Louisiana Tech University | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | Conference USA | 10 athletic programs | |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | Conference USA | 11 athletic programs | |
| East Carolina University | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | Conference USA | 9 athletic programs | |
| University of Tulsa | NAA, NCAA | American Athletic Conference | American Athletic Conference | - | 11 athletic programs | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | Conference USA | 9 athletic programs | |
| University of North Texas | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | - | 9 athletic programs | |
| Rice University | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | Conference USA | 9 athletic programs | |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | - | 9 athletic programs | |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | Conference USA | 9 athletic programs | |
| Old Dominion University | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | Conference USA | 12 athletic programs | |
| Marshall University | NAA, NCAA | Conference USA | Conference USA | Conference USA | 11 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
Next table compares and describes additional facts of Conference USA (C-USA) including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degerr offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Florida Atlantic University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Florida International University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Louisiana Tech University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Tulane University of Louisiana | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| East Carolina University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| University of Tulsa | Presbyterian Church (USA) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| University of North Texas | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Rice University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Old Dominion University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Marshall University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
*number in campus housing: domitory capacity
**number in meal plan: yearly costs