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American Athletic Conference Schools

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The American Athletic Conference (AAC) is a college level athletic conference of 11 prestigious universities throughout the country. In 1979 the Big East Conference was formed, and then in 2013 it split up into two new conferences: the new Big East Conference and the American Athletic Conference. The AAC is a Power 6 Conference making it one of the best athletic conferences in the country with athletes and teams performing at the highest level of skill compared to other competitors at their level. Sports sponsored by the AAC are baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, cross country, football, golf, women’s lacrosse, women’s rowing, men’s soccer, softball, swimming & diving, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, and women’s volleyball. Listed below are the member universities of the American Athletic Conference.

Wichita State University

  • Wichita State University
    Wichita, KS • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $7,917
    Out-of-State
    $17,835
    Acceptance Rate67%

    • Wichita State University joined the AAC in 2017 as the newest member. Since then, WSU has won four total AAC championships. In the 2020-2021 season Wichita State won an AAC championship title for softball.

    The University of Tulsa

  • The University of Tulsa
    Tulsa, OK • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $48,602
    Out-of-State
    $48,602
    Acceptance Rate69%

    • University of Tulsa joined the AAC in 2014 and has since won 20 AAC championship titles. Tulsa is a 3-time all-time regular season championship title winner. In the 2020-2021 season Tulsa won championships in women’s cross country men’s cross country.

    Tulane University

  • Tulane University
    New Orleans, LA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $58,666
    Out-of-State
    $58,666
    Acceptance Rate11%

    • Tulane University has been a member of the AAC since 2014. Tulane has won one AAC championship and one all-time regular season championship since it joined the AAC.

    Temple University

  • Temple University
    Philadelphia, PA • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $18,060
    Out-of-State
    $31,788
    Acceptance Rate80%

    • Temple University joined the American Athletic Conference as a founding member in 2013. Since 2013, Temple has won one AAC championship and has three all-time regular season championship wins.

    Southern Methodist University

  • Southern Methodist University
    Dallas, TX • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $64,460
    Out-of-State
    $64,460
    Acceptance Rate52%

    • Southern Methodist University joined the AAC in 2013 and has since won 17 American Athletic Conference Championships. In the 2020-2021 season SMU won championships in rowing and men’s swimming & diving.

    University of South Florida

  • University of South Florida
    Tampa, FL • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $6,410
    Out-of-State
    $17,324
    Acceptance Rate49%

    • University of South Florida joined The American in 2013. Since 2013, USF has won 18 American Athletic Conference championships.

    University of Memphis

  • University of Memphis
    Memphis, TN • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $10,344
    Out-of-State
    $17,544
    Acceptance Rate95%

    • University of Memphis joined the AAC in 2013. Since 2013, Memphis has won four American Athletic Conference championships.

    University of Houston

  • University of Houston
    Houston, TX • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $11,882
    Out-of-State
    $27,482
    Acceptance Rate66%

    • University of Houston joined the AAC in 2013 and plans to leave the conference in 2024 along with UCF and Cincinnati. Houston has seven total all-time regular season championship wins. Since it joined in 2013, Houston has earned the most AAC championship wins with 28 titles. In 2021 Houston won championships in men’s basketball, women’s swimming & diving, women’s outdoor track & field, and men’s outdoor track & field.

    East Carolina University

  • East Carolina University
    Greenville, NC • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $7,325
    Out-of-State
    $23,602
    Acceptance Rate92%

    • East Carolina University joined The American in 2014. ECU has won two all-time regular season championships. Since 2014, the ECU has won a total of six American Athletic Conference championships.

    University of Cincinnati

  • University of Cincinnati
    Cincinnati, OH • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $13,570
    Out-of-State
    $30,582
    Acceptance Rate85%

    • University of Cincinnati joined the AAC in 2013 as a founding member but plans to leave the conference in 2024. In the 2020-2021 season, Cincinnati were AAC champions in football. Overall, Cincinnati have been all-time regular-season champions seven times.

    University of Central Florida

  • University of Central Florida
    Orlando, FL • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $6,368
    Out-of-State
    $21,700
    Acceptance Rate41%

    • University of Central Florida has been a member of the AAC since 2013 and has announced that it will depart from the conference in 2024. In the 2020-2021 season UCF were AAC champions in women’s golf, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, and volleyball.

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