Top 30 American Universities for Sports Management
See below for detailed description of each university
| Ranking | University | Region | Annual Tuition | GPA | SAT/ACT |
| 1 | Temple University | NE | $25,994 | 3.44 | SAT: 1210 |
| 2 | University of Texas – Austin | SE | $52,422 | 3.71 | SAT: 1330 |
| 3 | University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill | SE | $33,648 | 4.56 | SAT: 1370 |
| 4 | University of Minnesota – Twin Cities | MW | $23,806 | 3.77 | SAT: 1360 |
| 5 | University of Michigan – Ann Arbor | NW | $59,784 | 3.82 | SAT: 1430 |
| 6 | University of Florida | SE | $28,591 | 3.73 | SAT: 1340 |
| 7 | University of Tennessee | SE | $30,914 | 3.85 | SAT: 1230 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University | NE | $31,346 | 3.57 | SAT: 1260 |
| 9 | University of Louisville | SE | $26,090 | 3.53 | SAT: 1170 |
| 10 | University of South Carolina | SE | $30,298 | 4.15 | SAT: 1250 |
| 11 | Texas A&M University | SE | $47,386 | 3.55 | SAT: 1240 |
| 12 | Concordia University | W | $30,640 | 3.43 | SAT: 1100 |
| 13 | Clemson University | SE | $31,462 | 3.62 | SAT: 1280 |
| 14 | The University of Arkansas | SE | $20,300 | 3.62 | SAT: 1190 |
| 15 | UMass – Amherst | NE | $31,420 | 3.73 | SAT: 1270 |
| 16 | University of Kansas | MW | $28,239 | 3.5 | ACT: 25 |
| 17 | University of Georgia | SE | $29,844 | 3.86 | SAT: 1320 |
| 18 | Indiana University | MW | $34,246 | 3.62 | SAT: 1250 |
| 19 | University of Illinois – Urbana | MW | $31,320 | 3.83 | SAT: 1390 |
| 20 | Florida State University | SE | $21,683 | 3.88 | SAT: 1280 |
| 21 | St. Thomas University | SE | $39,594 | 3.55 | ACT: 24 |
| 22 | Louisiana State University | SE | $27,491 | 3.4 | SAT: 1200 |
| 23 | University of Connecticut | NE | $32,066 | 3.67 | SAT: 1310 |
| 24 | Troy University | SE | $14,092 | OA | OA/ACT: 22 |
| 25 | Endicott College | NE | $29,494 | 3.23 | SAT: 1160 |
| 26 | University of Tampa in Florida | SE | $25,858 | 3.3 | SAT: 1150 |
| 27 | Iowa State University | MW | $20,617 | 3.55 | SAT: 1210 |
| 28 | University of California – Santa Barbara | W | $36,743 | 3.96 | SAT: 1360 |
| 29 | Pepperdine University | W | $46,692 | 3.59 | SAT: 1320 |
| 30 | Hampton University | SE | $21,552 | 3.2 | SAT: 1090 |
1.) Temple University
Temple University is a public university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university was founded in 1884 and has 28,000 undergraduate students. In addition to its main campus in North Philadelphia, the university also has international campuses in Tokyo and Rome.
Students at Temple can choose between over 300 student organizations, and the school’s location just two miles from downtown Philadelphia lets students travel easily around the city. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 14:1, and 40% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $15,688 | $11,146 | $26,834 |
| Out-of-state | $25,994 | $11,146 | $37,140 |
2.) University of Texas – Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a public school in Austin, Texas. The university is the largest school in Texas and the 7th largest in the country, with over 50,000 students enrolled. The university has over 900 student clubs and two of the largest student publications in the country. In addition to on campus activities students are also able to enjoy cultural and academic opportunities in the surrounding city of Austin.
Austin is divided into 18 different schools, including its highly ranked business, education, and engineering schools. The student-faculty ratio at Austin is 18:1, and 25% of its classes have fewer than twenty students. Alumni of Austin include 15 former US congressman, two former first ladies, and the founder of Dell computers.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $9,806 | $ 11,456 | $20,770 |
| Out-of-state | $34,676 | $11,456 | $46,132 |
3.) University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, or UNC, is a public university that was founded in 1789, making it the oldest public university in the country. The university offers degrees in over 70 different areas of study and has an undergraduate enrollment of 29,000 students. The school is a located in the downtown area of Chapel Hill, where students can enjoy a wide range of activities.
UNC is ranked in the top 30 for nationally universities and in the top 15 for best value schools. The university offers over 500 student clubs and programs, and has a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. The school has a long running athletic rivalry with nearby Duke University, and the two schools frequently conduct research together and share facilities.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $8,834 | $11,218 | $20,052 |
| Out-of-state | $33,648 | $11,218 | $44,866 |
4.) University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
The University of Minnesota at Twin Cities is a public university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The school is the flagship school of the Minnesota system, and is the largest school in the state, with over 28,000 undergraduate students.
The university is considered to be one of the top public schools in the country, with top-ranked programs in engineering, economics, and psychology. In addition to academics they have a strong athletics program and regularly win national championships in football and hockey. The school has a student faculty ratio of 17:1 and 35% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $13,790 | $9,314 | $23,104 |
| Out-of-state | $23,806 | $9,314 | $33,120 |
5.) University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
The University of Michigan is a public university that was founded in 1817. It is has developed a strong reputation for its strong business and engineering schools, as well as for its athletic programs that provide on campus entertainment options for students.
Located 35 miles west of Detroit, Ann Arbor allows students to enjoy all of the benefits of the large city while still being able to live in a quieter town. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 15:1, and 57% of its classes have fewer than 20 students. The university spends more than $1 billion a year on a research, allowing students from all programs to collaborate on these initiatives.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $13,856 | $10,554 | $24,410 |
| Out-of-state | $43,476 | $10,554 | $44,132 |
6.) University of Florida
The University of Florida is a public university in the city of Gainesville, Florida. The school is ranked 14th in the nation for best public schools and has undergraduate enrollment of 39,000 student. The school is located close to downtown Gainesville, and students are able to travel around the city for dining and entertainment.
The university has well-regarded business, law, and engineering programs and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. 50% of classes at Florida have fewer than twenty students, and the most popular majors include business, marketing, and the social sciences
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $6,389 | $9,910 | $16,299 |
| Out-of-state | $28,591 | $9,910 | $38,501 |
7.) University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a public university located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school was founded in 1794 and has an enrollment over almost 28,000 students, including students from over 100 foreign countries. The university is known for its exceptional architecture, supply chain, and MBA programs.
The university offers a wide variety of athletic events and sponsors sports clubs, and the students can also participate in activities around the city of Knoxville. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 17:1, and 25% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $12,668 | $10,238 | $22,906 |
| Out-of-state | $30,914 | $10,238 | $41,152 |
8.) Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University, or Penn State, is a public research university located in University Park, Pennsylvania. The school was founded in 1855 and has an undergraduate enrollment of 46,000. The university has a very active campus, with over 950 clubs and organizations ad opportunities for skiing and hiking in the nearby mountains.
The university has top ranked programs in education and engineering, and is ranked 14th in the country for top public universities. The student-faculty ratio is 16:1, and 40% of classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $17,900 | $11,860 | $29,760 |
| Out-of-state | $31,346 | $11,860 | $43,206 |
9.) University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. The school was founded in 1798 and has an undergraduate enrollment of 16,000 students. The university has an urban campus in downtown Louisville, and students can travel easily around the city and participate in its athletic and cultural activities, including the world famous Kentucky Derby.
Louisville is ranked nationally for its strong nursing, sports management, and dental programs. Students have over 400 options for campus clubs and can pick between 170 different areas of study. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 16:1 and 34% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $10,738 | $8,120 | $18,858 |
| Out-of-state | $26,090 | $8,120 | $34,210 |
10.) University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina, or USC, is a public university in Columbia, South Carolina. The university offers over 350 different academic programs, and has over 33,000 students in Columbia. The university has been recognized as one of the top up-and-coming universities in the country, and has top business, psychology, and nursing programs.
Columbia provides students with a lot of entertainment and outdoor options for students to enjoy outside of class. The school also offers hundreds of on-campus activities and festivals. The university has a student-faculty ratio of 18:1, and 35% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $11,854 | $9,700 | $21,554 |
| Out-of-state | $30,298 | $9,700 | $39,998 |
11.) Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a public research university located in College Station, Texas. The school consistently ranks among the top public universities in the country, and with 50,000 undergraduate students it is the 4th largest school in the country.
The school has nationally ranked programs in engineering and business, and has one of the largest research endowments in the country. The student-faculty ratio is 20:1 and 20% of all classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $10,176 | $10,338 | $20,514 |
| Out-of-state | $28,768 | $10,338 | $39,106 |
12.) Concordia University
Concordia University is a private university in River Forest, Illinois, ten miles from Chicago. The university has about 1,600 undergraduate students, and is associated with the Lutheran Church. The university has strong programs for music, education, and sports management.
Concordia has a small close-knit campus, with many student clubs and countless recreational activities. The school has a strong music program, and students can join more than ten different on campus music groups. The student-faculty ratio at Concordia is 15:1, and 80% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $30,640 | $9,172 | $39,812 |
| Out-of-state | $30,640 | $9,172 | $39,812 |
13.) Clemson University
Clemson University is a public university located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has an undergraduate enrollment of 18,000 students and is tied for 21st among all public universities nationally.
The students at Clemson are known for the school spirit in cheering on the popular Clemson Tigers sports teams. In addition to sports the school offers over 400 different student clubs and over 100 different academic programs. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 18:1 and over half of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $14,240 | $8,718 | $22,958 |
| Out-of-state | $31,462 | $8,718 | $40,180 |
14.) The University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public university located in Fayetteville, the third largest city in Arkansas. The university has received praise for its research work, and is known for its strong architecture, agriculture, history, and law programs.
Undergraduate enrollment at Arkansas is 26,000 students and the university has over 200 academic programs. The student-faculty ratio is 19:1 and over 45% of classes have fewer than twenty students. The school has a large alumni network, and its list of former professors include both Bill and Hillary Clinton.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $8,820 | $10,332 | $19,152 |
| Out-of-state | $20,300 | $10,332 | $50,932 |
15.) University of Massachusetts – Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public university and the flagship school of the Massachusetts public school system. The school is located in the small college town of Amherst, along with two other universities. The school has an undergraduate enrollment of 29,000 and is the ranked in the top 30 for public schools in the United States.
Students at UMass Amherst can choose from over 90 majors, and are also allowed to enroll in classes at the four other nearby universities There are over 200 student organizations at Amherst, and the town is ranked in the top 10 for college towns due to the wide range of activities that located there. The school’s student-faculty ratio is 18:1 and half of the university’s classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $13,790 | $12,028 | $25,818 |
| Out-of-state | $31,420 | $12,028 | $43,448 |
16.) University of Kansas
University of Kansas is a public university spread across several campuses in Kansas, with the largest campus located in the town of Lawrence, Kansas. The university has an undergraduate enrollment of 19,000 and offers over a 140 undergraduate programs for students to choose from. The school has top ranked programs in special education, environmental policy, and petroleum engineering.
Over20% of the students at Kansas study abroad, at over 100 different partner universities around the world. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 16:1 and 50% of its classes have fewer than twenty students. The most popular majors include business, health, and engineering, 50% of students receive either financial aid or scholarship.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $10,549 | $9,586 | $20,135 |
| Out-of-state | $28,239 | $9,586 | $37,825 |
17.) University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public university that was founded in 1785. The university is located in the college town of Athens, Georgia, about an hour from Atlanta. The school is ranked in the top twenty for public universities and is the oldest US public university.
The school has more than 600 student clubs and has a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. 40% of the classes at Georgia have fewer than twenty students and the freshman retention rate is 94%.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $11,634 | $9,616 | $21,250 |
| Out-of-state | $29,844 | $9,616 | $39,460 |
18.) Indiana University – Bloomington
Indiana University is a public university located in Bloomington, Indiana. The university has over 48,000 students and is the flagship institution of the Indiana system. The school is popular with international students with students from over 165 countries enrolling in the university.
The university has programs ranked in the top ten nationally for business, accounting, and marketing. Students at Indiana are able to participate in a wide variety of student activities, in addition to cheering on their consistently successful sports teams. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 17:1 and one third of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $10,388 | $10,040 | $20,428 |
| Out-of-state | $34,246 | $10,040 | $44,286 |
19.) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a public university and flagship school of the Illinois system. The school has an urban campus spread across the cities of Urbana and Champaign. Today it has more than 30,000 undergraduate students and is ranked as one of the top 50 universities in the world.
The university offers more than 150 undergraduate programs but its most successful program is engineering, where it is ranked in the top 5 globally. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 18:1 and 40% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $15,698 | $11,308 | $21,338 |
| Out-of-state | $46,668 | $ 11,308 | $57,976 |
20.) Florida State University
Florida State University is a public university located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school was founded in 1851 and is the oldest school in the state of Florida. The university has been recognized for its research by the Carnegie Foundation and is considered on the top public universities in the US.
Today the university has an undergraduate enrollment of 33,000 and has a student-faculty ratio of 25:1. The student government organization funds over 700 student clubs and organizations, ranging from cultural to philanthropy.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $6,507 | $10,304 | $16,811 |
| Out-of-state | $21,683 | $10,304 | $31,987 |
21.) University of St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas is a private Catholic university in St. Paul, Minnesota. The school was founded in 1885 as a seminary and today it enrolls 10,000 students, making it Minnesota’s largest private university.
The university has a student-faculty ratio of 14:1 and 40% of its classes have fewer than twenty students. The university is nationally ranked as a best value school and for its undergraduate engineering program.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $39,594 | $9,760 | $49,354 |
| Out-of-state | $39,594 | $9,760 | $49,354 |
22.) Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University is a public university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The university was founded in 1853 and has an undergraduate enrollment of 26,000 students. The university has over 350 student organizations and its location in Baton Rouge allows students to participate in activities around the capital city of Louisiana
The school has a student-faculty ratio of 23:1 and 35% of classes have fewer than twenty students. The university has a large alumni network, and former students include basketball player Shaquille O’Neal and former vice president Hubert Humphrey..
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $9,842 | $11,200 | $21,042 |
| Out-of-state | $27,491 | $11,200 | $38,691 |
23.) University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is a public university in Storrs, Connecticut. The university was established in 1881 and has an undergraduate enrollment of 18,800. The university is considered one of the topic public universities in the country, with especially strong programs in business, education, and engineering.
Students at UConn can choose between over 100 different majors and 450 student clubs. The school is located close enough to Providence and Boston that students can also enjoy activities in the city. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 17:1 and 50% of its classes have fewer than twenty students.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $14,066 | $12,436 | $26,502 |
| Out-of-state | $32,066 | $12,436 | $44,502 |
24.) Troy University
Troy University is a public university located in Troy, Alabama. The school has an enrollment of 4,000 students and its primary campus is located in a rural area. Troy University has been recognized as a top Southern public university and as a top university for international students.
The student-faculty ratio at Troy University is 14:1, and 60% of its classes have fewer than twenty students. The most popular programs at Troy University include business, marketing, homeland security, and law enforcement.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $9,646 | $6,525 | $16,171 |
| Out-of-state | $14,092 | $6,525 | $20,617 |
25.) Endicott College
Endicott College is a small private school that was founded in 1939. The school is located in the suburban area of Beverly, MA. The school has an undergraduate enrollment of 3,250 students and is located 20 miles North of Boston, MA.
Students at the university have the opportunity to participate wide variety of academic and intramural programs, and the university requires all students to participate in internships while in university. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 14:1 and 55% of it classes have fewer than twenty students. The most popular majors at Endicott include business administration, psychology, and sport management.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $29,494 | $14,500 | $43,994 |
| Out-of-state | $29,494 | $14,500 | $43,994 |
26.) University of Tampa in Florida
The University of Tampa is a private university in downtown Tampa, Florida. The university offers over 200 areas of study and enrolls 7,079 undergraduate students. The university takes advantage of its coastal location by offering a variety of swimming and sailing related clubs, along with 150 other student clubs for students to participate in.
The school maintains a 17:1 student-faculty ratio and some of the most popular majors included business, biology, and sports management. Over 40% of the classes at Tampa have fewer than twenty students, and upper-level courses have even smaller numbers.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $25,858 | $10,196 | $36,054 |
| Out-of-state | $25,858 | $10,196 | $36,054 |
27.) Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a public university and the flagship school of the Iowa state system. The university offers over a 100 different undergraduate degree programs and has been nationally recognized for its high level of research activity and for its high quality undergraduate teaching.
The university has an undergraduate enrollment of 30,000 and the campus takes up much of the small town where it is located. The university offers over 800 student organizations and has a very successful Division 1 sports program. The school has a student-faculty ratio of 19:1 and 30% of its classes have fewer than twenty students. The school’s most popular majors include business, management, marketing, and engineering.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $7,969 | $8,356 | $16,325 |
| Out-of-state | $20,617 | $8,356 | $28,973 |
28.) University of California – Santa Barbara
The University of California, Santa Barbara is a public research university located 100 miles north of Los Angeles. The school is of America’s Public Ivy universities, which recognizes the top public research universities in the United States. The school has an undergraduate enrollment of 20,000 and offers over 80 degrees.
The university has top-ranked engineering programs and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. 50% of the classes at UCSB have fewer than 20 students, and the most popular majors are psychology, social sciences, and the performing arts.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $14,022 | $15,186 | $29,208 |
| Out-of-state | $36,743 | $15,186 | $51,929 |
29.) Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a small private Christian university in the coastal area of Malibu, California. The school has an undergraduate enrollment of 3,500 and is nationally ranked as a “best value” university by U.S. News and World.
The school has small class sizes and has a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Over 70% of classes at Pepperdine have fewer than twenty students, and the most popular majors include business, marketing, and psychology.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $46,692 | $14,330 | $61,022 |
| Out-of-state | $46,692 | $14,330 | $61,022 |
30.) Hampton University
Hampton University is a private historically black university located in the city of Hampton, Virginia. It was founded in 1868 as a teachers college and expanded in the 1880s under the leadership of Booker T. Washington. Today the university has an undergraduate population of 5,000 students.
The university offers small class sizes and has a student-ratio of 9:1. Over 60% of the classes at Hampton have fewer than twenty students. The university offers more than 80 undergraduate programs, and the most popular programs include biology, psychology, and nursing.
| Tuition | Housing | Total | |
| In-state | $21,552 | $10,684 | $32,236 |
| Out-of-state | $21,552 | $10,684 | $32,326 |