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Big Ten Conference 2024

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The Big Ten Conference is a prominent collegiate athletic conference that was established in 1895. The Big Ten is know for being one of the oldest college athletic conferences and for the high-level athletics of its members.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Champaign, IL • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $17,138
    Out-of-State
    $35,110
    Acceptance Rate60%

    • The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign joined the Big Ten Conference in 1896 as one of the founding member schools. Among the most competitive sports at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are football, men's basketball, and men's track and field.

    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus

  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus
    Minneapolis, MN • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $14,496
    Out-of-State
    $34,410
    Acceptance Rate75%

    • The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, joined the Big Ten Conference in 1896 as a founding member. Among the most competitive sports at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, are football, men's basketball, and men's ice hockey.

    Northwestern University

  • Northwestern University
    Evanston, IL • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $65,997
    Out-of-State
    $65,997
    Acceptance Rate7%

    • Northwestern University joined the Big Ten Conference in 1896 as a founding member. Some of the most competitive sports at Northwestern include football, basketball, and lacrosse.

    Purdue University

  • Purdue University
    West Lafayette, IN • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $9,992
    Out-of-State
    $28,794
    Acceptance Rate53%

    • Purdue University joined the Big Ten Conference in 1896 as a founding member. Among the most competitive sports at Purdue University are football, men's basketball, and women's basketball.

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Madison, WI • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $10,796
    Out-of-State
    $39,427
    Acceptance Rate49%

    • University of Wisconsin-Madison joined the Big Ten in 1896 and is an original member of the athletic conference. The most competitive sports at the university include football, basketball, and ice hockey.

    University of Michigan

  • University of Michigan
    Ann Aarbor, MI • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $16,736
    Out-of-State
    $55,658
    Acceptance Rate18%

    • The University of Michigan joined the Big Ten in 1896 as a founding member. Some of the most competitive sports at the university include football, basketball, and ice hockey.

    Indiana University Bloomington

  • Indiana University Bloomington
    Bloomington, IN • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $11,790
    Out-of-State
    $40,482
    Acceptance Rate83%

    • Indiana University Bloomington joined the Big Ten in 1899. Some of the most competitive sports at the university include basketball, soccer, swimming, and diving.

    The University of Iowa

  • The University of Iowa
    Iowa City, IA • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $12,606
    Out-of-State
    $34,569
    Acceptance Rate86%

    • The University of Iowa joined the Big Ten Conference in 1899. Among the most competitive sports at the university are football, wrestling, and basketball.

    The Ohio State University

  • The Ohio State University
    Columbus, OH • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $12,485
    Out-of-State
    $36,722
    Acceptance Rate53%

    • The Ohio State University joined the Big Ten in 1912. Some of Ohio State's most competitive sports include football, basketball, and wrestling.

    Michigan State University

  • Michigan State University
    East Lansing, MI • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $16,711
    Out-of-State
    $42,607
    Acceptance Rate88%

    • Michigan State University joined the Big Ten in 1950 and has been an integral part of the conference ever since. Some of the most competitive sports at the university include basketball, football, and ice hockey. The ice hockey team has won multiple national championships and is a known for producing players who go on to compete in professional hockey leagues.

    Penn State - University Park

  • Penn State - University Park
    University Park, PA • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $20,221
    Out-of-State
    $40,175
    Acceptance Rate55%

    • Penn State University Park joined the Big Ten Conference on June 24, 1990. Some of Penn State's most competitive sports include football, wrestling, and volleyball.

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Lincoln, NE • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $9,579
    Out-of-State
    $26,709
    Acceptance Rate79%

    • The University of Nebraska-Lincoln became a member of the Big Ten Conference on July 1, 2011. Among the most competitive sports at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are football, volleyball, and wrestling.

    University of Maryland, College Park

  • University of Maryland, College Park
    College Park, MD • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $11,233
    Out-of-State
    $39,469
    Acceptance Rate44%

    • The University of Maryland, College Park, joined the Big Ten Conference on July 1, 2014. Among the most competitive sports at the University of Maryland are lacrosse, soccer, and basketball.

    Rutgers University - New Brunswick

  • Rutgers University - New Brunswick
    New Brunswick, NJ • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $17,329
    Out-of-State
    $36,001
    Acceptance Rate66%

    • Rutgers has been a member of the Big Ten since 2014. Some of the most competitive sports at the university include football, wrestling, and lacrosse.

    University of California, Los Angeles

  • University of California, Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, CA • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $14,478
    Out-of-State
    $42,954
    Acceptance Rate11%

    • UCLA will be one of the newest members when it joins the Big Ten in August 2024. Some of the most competitive sports include men's basketball, women's gymnastics, and men's soccer.

    University of Oregon

  • University of Oregon
    Eugene, OR • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $14,895
    Out-of-State
    $41,338
    Acceptance Rate86%

    • University of Oregon will be one of the Big Ten's newest member when it joins the conference in August of 2024. Some of the most competitive teams at the University of Oregon include football, track and field, and cross country. UO is know for having top-tier coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and a strong recruiting plan.

    University of Southern California

  • University of Southern California
    Los Angeles, CA • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $68,237
    Out-of-State
    $68,237
    Acceptance Rate13%

    • USC will be one of the Big Ten's newest members when it joins the conference in August of 2024. Some of the most competitive sports at USC include football, water polo, and soccer. The football team is known for its many championship wins and being an iconic and influential team in college football history.

    University of Washington

  • University of Washington
    Seattle, WA • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $12,242
    Out-of-State
    $40,740
    Acceptance Rate48%

    • University of Washington will be one of the Big Ten's newest members when it joins the conference in August of 2024. Some of the most competitive sports at University of Washington include football, crew, and soccer. The women's crew team is known of its unparalleled success in championships and international competitions.

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