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 78.1% and Wofford College has the lowest acceptance rate of 60.2%.
- The average yield (enrollment rate) is 24.5% and Virginia Military Institute has the highest yield of 42.3%.
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 | - | - |
| Average | 74,663 | 60,899 | 12,640 | 78.1% | 24 | $45 | $50 |
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