Southern Conference (SoCon) Members Admission Comparison
The following list shows the top colleges in key admission statistics among 10 SoCon members.
- In 2024, SoCon had a total of 74,663 applicants and 60,899 students accepted. Western Carolina University has the largest number of applicants of 17,917.
- SoCon had a total of 12,640 first-time students. University of North Carolina at Greensboro has the largest number of first-time students enrolled of 2,343.
- The average acceptance rate of SoCon colleges is 79.9% and Wofford College has the lowest acceptance rate of 60.2%.
- The average yield (enrollment rate) is 24.0% and Virginia Military Institute has the highest yield of 42.3%.
1 Southern Conference (SoCon) member made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - Samford. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
SoCon Schools Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics Comparison
The following Table compares 10 members in SoCon with acceptance rate and admission statistics - number of applicants, accepted, and enrolled students. The "-" value in column(s) means that the data has not been reported or available.
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| College Name | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Undergraduate Application Fees | Graduate Application Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University Birmingham, AL Private, 4 years | 4,337 | 3,611 | 974 | 83.3% | 27 | $40 | $35 |
| Mercer University Macon, GA Private, 4 years | 7,556 | 5,643 | 899 | 74.7% | 16 | $50 | $50 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Public, 4 years | 11,515 | 10,587 | 2,343 | 91.9% | 22 | $65 | $65 |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Public, 4 years | 17,917 | 15,201 | 1,932 | 84.8% | 13 | $65 | $65 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC Public, 4 years | 2,253 | 2,221 | 678 | 98.6% | 31 | $40 | $40 |
| Furman University Greenville, SC Private, 4 years | 7,514 | 5,036 | 647 | 67.0% | 13 | - | $55 |
| Wofford College Spartanburg, SC Private, 4 years | 4,425 | 2,663 | 507 | 60.2% | 19 | - | - |
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Public, 4 years | 9,609 | 8,193 | 2,056 | 85.3% | 25 | $25 | $55 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Public, 4 years | 8,345 | 6,897 | 2,246 | 82.6% | 33 | $30 | $35 |
| Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA Public, 4 years | 1,192 | 847 | 358 | 71.1% | 42 | $40 | - |
| Average | 74,663 | 60,899 | 12,640 | 79.9% | 24 | $44 | $50 |
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