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Southeastern Conference (SEC) Schools 2023

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The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a Division I level athletic conference based in the Southeastern region of the United States. The SEC, as it is commonly known, was formed in 1932 with official meetings starting in 1933. The SEC currently has 14 member schools, ten of which were founding members.

The SEC has a total of 252 all-time NCAA national champions. Sports sponsored by the SEC include baseball, basketball, cross country, equestrian, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.

Here is a list of all 14 schools that are members of the SEC.

The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama joined the SEC in 1932 as a founding member. The Alabama teams are known as the Crimson Tide. In 2020, the Crimson Tide won the NCAA national football championship.

  • The University of Alabama
    Tuscaloosa, AL • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $11,940
    Out-of-State
    $32,300
    Acceptance Rate79%

    • University of Arkansas

    University of Arkansas joined the SEC in 1991 and their athletic teams are known as the Razorbacks. UA has won 48 national championships, including the 2019 women’s outdoor and indoor track & field championships.

  • University of Arkansas
    Fayetteville, AR • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $9,574
    Out-of-State
    $26,390
    Acceptance Rate83%

    • Auburn University

    Auburn University joined the SEC in 1932 as a founding member. Auburn teams are known as the Tigers. Auburn has won 18 national championships including the 2019 national championship for women’s equestrian.

  • Auburn University
    Auburn, AL • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $11,796
    Out-of-State
    $31,956
    Acceptance Rate71%

    • University of Florida

    University of Florida joined the SEC in 1932 as a founding member. UF teams are known as the Gators. UF has won 39 national team titles including the 2021 men’s tennis NCAA championship.

  • University of Florida
    Gainesville, FL • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $8,285
    Out-of-State
    $30,562
    Acceptance Rate30%

    • University of Georgia

    University of Georgia joined the SEC as a founding member in 1932. Their athletic teams are known as the Bulldogs. Georgia has 32 national team championship titles.

  • University of Georgia
    Athens, GA • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $11,180
    Out-of-State
    $30,220
    Acceptance Rate40%

    • University of Kentucky

    University of Kentucky joined the SEC as a founding member in 1932. The university athletic teams are known as the Wildcats. The Wildcats have won 14 national championships including the 2021 NCAA women’s volleyball championship.

  • University of Kentucky
    Lexington, KY • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $12,610
    Out-of-State
    $31,608
    Acceptance Rate94%

    • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

    Louisiana State University joined the SEC in 1932 as a founding member. The athletic teams are known as the Tigers. LSU has won 48 national championship titles including the 2021 national championship for men’s outdoor track & field.

  • In-State
    $11,960
    Out-of-State
    $28,643
    Acceptance Rate71%

    • University of Mississippi

    University of Mississippi or Ole Miss, as it is commonly known, joined the SEC in 1932 as a founding member. The university’s athletic teams are known as the Ole Miss Rebels. In 2021 Ole Miss won the NCAA team national championship for women’s golf.

  • University of Mississippi
    University, MS • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $9,034
    Out-of-State
    $27,046
    Acceptance Rate90%

    • Mississippi State University

    Mississippi State University joined the SEC in 1932 as a founding member. The athletic teams are known as the Bulldogs. Baseball is the most successful sport at MSU, with 17 conference championship wins. In 2021, MSU won the NCAA national team championship for baseball.

  • Mississippi State University
    Mississippi State, MS • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $9,220
    Out-of-State
    $24,900
    Acceptance Rate76%

    • University of Missouri

    University of Missouri or Mizzou, as it is commonly known, joined the SEC in 2012 as one the newest members of the conference. The athletic teams are known as the Tigers.

  • University of Missouri
    Columbia, MO • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $10,424
    Out-of-State
    $28,487
    Acceptance Rate77%

    • University of South Carolina

    The University of South Carolina joined the SEC in 1991. Their athletic teams are known as the South Carolina Gamecocks and they have won four NCAA national team championships.

  • University of South Carolina
    Columbia, SC • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $12,688
    Out-of-State
    $33,928
    Acceptance Rate62%

    • The University of Tennessee

    University of Tennessee joined the SEC in 1932 as a founding member. The university’s athletic teams are known as the Volunteers. The Volunteers have won 22 national team championships.

  • The University of Tennessee
    Knoxville, TN • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $13,244
    Out-of-State
    $31,434
    Acceptance Rate75%

    • Texas A&M University

    Texas A&M University joined the SEC in 2012 as one of the newest members to the conference. The university’s athletic teams are known as the Aggies and have won 16 NCAA national team championships.

  • Texas A&M University
    College Station, TX • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $13,178
    Out-of-State
    $40,087
    Acceptance Rate64%

    • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt University joined the SEC as a founding member in 1932. Vanderbilt’s athletic teams are known as the Commodores and have won five national team championships.

  • Vanderbilt University
    Nashville, TN • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $56,966
    Out-of-State
    $56,966
    Acceptance Rate7%

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