Southland Conference Members Admission Comparison
The following list shows the top colleges in key admission statistics among 13 Southland members.
- In 2024, Southland had a total of 99,455 applicants and 83,944 students accepted. Sam Houston State University has the largest number of applicants of 16,316.
- Southland had a total of 19,504 first-time students. Sam Houston State University has the largest number of first-time students enrolled of 3,394.
- The average acceptance rate of Southland colleges is 86.0% and Abilene Christian University has the lowest acceptance rate of 65.8%.
- The average yield (enrollment rate) is 27.0% and Southeastern Louisiana University has the highest yield of 48.9%.
1 Southland Conference member made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - McNeese. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
Southland Schools Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics Comparison
The following Table compares 13 members in Southland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Public, 4 years | 6,522 | 5,949 | 1,803 | 91.2% | 30 | $25 | $45 |
| McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA Public, 4 years | 3,554 | 2,532 | 1,054 | 71.2% | 42 | $20 | $20 |
| University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Public, 4 years | 7,296 | 5,090 | 1,030 | 69.8% | 20 | $25 | $40 |
| Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA Public, 4 years | 2,289 | 2,253 | 972 | 98.4% | 43 | $20 | $36 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Public, 4 years | 2,903 | 2,843 | 1,020 | 97.9% | 36 | $20 | $25 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Public, 4 years | 4,887 | 4,837 | 2,367 | 99.0% | 49 | $20 | $20 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Private, 4 years | 11,226 | 7,386 | 893 | 65.8% | 12 | - | $65 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Public, 4 years | 8,421 | 7,408 | 1,913 | 88.0% | 26 | $40 | $50 |
| Houston Baptist University Houston, TX Private, 4 years | 10,258 | 8,666 | 732 | 84.5% | 8 | - | - |
| University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Private, 4 years | 9,625 | 9,067 | 977 | 94.2% | 11 | - | - |
| Lamar University Beaumont, TX Public, 4 years | 6,214 | 5,203 | 1,482 | 83.7% | 28 | $25 | $25 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Public, 4 years | 16,316 | 13,809 | 3,394 | 84.6% | 25 | $50 | $50 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Public, 4 years | 9,944 | 8,901 | 1,867 | 89.5% | 21 | $45 | $50 |
| Average | 99,455 | 83,944 | 19,504 | 86.0% | 27 | $29 | $39 |
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