How does Oklahoma stack up in the SEC? All 16 colleges ranked academically by US News

Alexia Aston, The Oklahoman
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U.S. News recently released its 2024 college rankings, and while the University of Oklahoma didn't rank in the top 100, the school did rank in the top 10 among universities in the Southeastern Conference.

OU and the University of Texas will move from the Big 12 to the SEC in time for the 2024 college football season.

Here’s where every SEC school nationally ranks, according to U.S. News.

16. Mississippi State University

Nov 23, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Nathaniel Watson (14) carries an American Flag onto the field prior to the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Nathaniel Watson (14) carries an American Flag onto the field prior to the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

  • City: Starkville, Mississippi

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 21,988

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 216 (tied)

  • In-state cost: $9,815

  • Acceptance rate: 70%

15. Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (LSU)

LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during warmups before the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during warmups before the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

  • City: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 32,666

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 185

  • In-state cost: $11,954

  • Acceptance rate: 76%

14. University of Arkansas

Oct 7, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive backs Jaylon Braxton (11) and Lorando Johnson (1) react after a pass break up during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive backs Jaylon Braxton (11) and Lorando Johnson (1) react after a pass break up during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

  • City: Fayetteville, Arkansas

  • Undergraduate enrollement in fall 2023: 32,140

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 178

  • In-state cost: $9,748

  • Acceptance rate: 79%

13. The University of Alabama

Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide place kicker Will Reichard (16) reacts after a field goal against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl.
Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide place kicker Will Reichard (16) reacts after a field goal against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl.

  • City: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 39,623

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 170

  • In-state cost: $11,900

  • Acceptance rate: 80%

12. University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)

Nov 12, 2022; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Ole Miss players dive for an recover a fumble by Alabama wide receiver JoJo Earle (10) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2022; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Ole Miss players dive for an recover a fumble by Alabama wide receiver JoJo Earle (10) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

  • City: Oxford, Mississippi

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 24,710

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 163

  • In-state cost: $9,412

  • Acceptance rate: 97%

11. University of Kentucky

  • City: Lexington, Kentucky

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 34,000

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 159

  • In-state cost: $13,212

  • Acceptance rate: 95%

10. University of South Carolina

Sep 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) during the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) during the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

  • City: Columbia, South Carolina

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 36,300

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 124 (tied)

  • In-state cost: $12,688

  • Acceptance rate: 64%

9. University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma's Peyton Bowen (22) and Kalib Hicks (0) celebrate a play in the second half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Central Florida Knights at Gaylord Family Oklahoma-Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct., 21, 2023.
Oklahoma's Peyton Bowen (22) and Kalib Hicks (0) celebrate a play in the second half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Central Florida Knights at Gaylord Family Oklahoma-Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct., 21, 2023.

  • City: Norman, Oklahoma

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 28,264

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 124 (tied)

  • In-state cost: $9,312

  • Acceptance rate: 73%

8. University of Missouri

Missouri gymnast Jocelyn Moore waves as she is introduced ahead of a meet against Georgia on Jan. 20 in Athens, Georgia.
Missouri gymnast Jocelyn Moore waves as she is introduced ahead of a meet against Georgia on Jan. 20 in Athens, Georgia.

  • City: Columbus, Missouri

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 23,629

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 124 (tied)

  • In-state cost: $14,192

  • Acceptance rate: 79%

7. University of Tennessee, Knoxville

A Tennessee cheerleader gets the crowd excited during the Vol Walk ahead of the NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Knoxville, Tenn.
A Tennessee cheerleader gets the crowd excited during the Vol Walk ahead of the NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Georgia on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Knoxville, Tenn.

  • City: Knoxville, Tennessee

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 36,000

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 216 (tied)

  • In-state cost: $13,244

  • Acceptance rate: 68%

6. Auburn University

Auburn University mascot Aubie greets fans during the Tiger Walk before the AU vs. Samford game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in the AU campus in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday September 16, 2023.
Auburn University mascot Aubie greets fans during the Tiger Walk before the AU vs. Samford game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in the AU campus in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday September 16, 2023.

  • City: Auburn, Alabama

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 35,015

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 93

  • In-state cost: $12,536

  • Acceptance rate: 44%

5. University of Georgia

Sep 23, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs fans in the student section reacting during the game against the UAB Blazers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs fans in the student section reacting during the game against the UAB Blazers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

  • City: Athens, Georgia

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 30,166

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 47 (tied)

  • In-state cost: $11,180

  • Acceptance rate: 43%

4. Texas A&M University

Sep 4, 2021; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies helmet on the sideline of the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2021; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies helmet on the sideline of the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

  • City: College Station, Texas

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 69,598

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 47 (tied)

  • In-state cost: $12,413

  • Acceptance rate: 63%

3. University of Texas at Austin

  • City: Austin, Texas

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 53,082

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 32

  • In-state cost: $11,698

  • Acceptance rate: 31%

2. University of Florida

Sep 10, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA;A general view of " This is .. The Swamp" with fans at Steve Spurrier - B Florida Field during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA;A general view of " This is .. The Swamp" with fans at Steve Spurrier - B Florida Field during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

  • City: Gainsville, Florida

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2022: 34,552

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 28

  • In-state cost: $6,381

  • Acceptance rate: 23%

1. Vanderbilt University

Students walk past the 6 Magnolia Circle and Mayborn building at Vanderbilt University last fall.
Students walk past the 6 Magnolia Circle and Mayborn building at Vanderbilt University last fall.

  • City: Nashville, Tennessee

  • Undergraduate enrollment in fall 2023: 7,152

  • U.S. News ranking: No. 18

  • Tuition: $63,946

  • Acceptance rate: 7%

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