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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference

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The size of a college or university's endowment -- money and assets under their control that fund operations -- is a general measurement of the financial health of the institution. Larger endowments enable institutions to operate without as much need for revenue, which can often help them reduce tuition costs and/or grant more financial aid.

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Rank	Institution	Largest Endowment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Rice University	7931811000	8	1,510 – 1,570	23589	79751	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference Rice University Houston, TX A private, doctoral/research college, Rice University sits on a 300-acre campus in Houston. The school is known for its research collaboration with NASA, and today 16 Rice faculty and alumni have served as astronauts or NASA Administrators....Read more Largest Endowment $7,931,811,000 3.0% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $23,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
2	Tulane University of Louisiana	2253994000	13.98	1,400 – 1,510	47427	50220	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA The Tulane University of Louisiana opened in 1834 as the public Medical College of Louisiana, making it one of the oldest medical schools in the country. It became a full university in 1847 and went private in 1884. Tulane is extremely selective, accepting only 4,560 our of 32,600 applications. Largest Endowment $2,253,994,000 8.0% Acceptance Rate 14.0% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $47,427 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,220
3	University of Tulsa	1290043000	61.51	1,220 – 1,510	13095	54779	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK Royal blue, old gold, and crimson are the official colors of the University of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricanes compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among others. Alumni include inventors, businessmen, actors, scientists, and politicians. UT’s student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Largest Endowment $1,290,043,000 2.1% Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $13,095 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,779
4	Temple University	960929000	80.41	1,030 – 1,240	28088	50860	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference Temple University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Temple University’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 84% of students at Temple University will receive grant aid from the school. At Temple University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 62% of students will......Read more Largest Endowment $960,929,000 10.4% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $28,088 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,860
5	University of Alabama at Birmingham	858989211	88.18	1,150 – 1,380	17997	46572	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Found in Birmingham, the University of Alabama at Birmingham accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 76% of students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham currently receive institutional......Read more Largest Endowment $858,989,211 16.2% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $17,997 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,572
6	University of South Florida	708333328	43.19	1,150 – 1,330	11579	48328	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference University of South Florida Tampa, FL Found in Tampa, the University of South Florida accepts 43% of applicants and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. About 59% of students attending the University of South Florida currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Largest Endowment $708,333,328 11.0% Acceptance Rate 43.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $11,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,328
7	Florida Atlantic University	398118994	66.13	1,050 – 1,210	10225	45647	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Based in Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications. About 79% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 84% of students decide to stay at......Read more Largest Endowment $398,118,994 12.3% Acceptance Rate 66.1% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $10,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,647
8	University of Memphis	377603467	72.03	970 – 1,180	12756	40921	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference University of Memphis Memphis, TN 475 Tigers at the University of Memphis compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS American Athletic Conference. Until 2020, the school’s mascot was a live tiger, known as TOM. Since then, Pouncer, a costumed mascot, has taken over the job. Kinesiology and Exercise Science is a popular undergraduate major. Largest Endowment $377,603,467 10.7% Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,921
9	University of North Carolina at Charlotte	344668261	79.6	1,110 – 1,320	15045	48812	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Based in Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepts 80% of applicants. They request $75 for undergraduate applications. About 47% of students at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is......Read more Largest Endowment $344,668,261 9.0% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $15,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,812
10	Wichita State University	335902000	93.95	930 – 1,220	14228	44043	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference Wichita State University Wichita, KS Found in Wichita, Wichita State University’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Wichita State University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and around 31% of students will graduate within four......Read more Largest Endowment $335,902,000 1.5% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,043
11	University of North Texas	327779886	72.23	990 – 1,240	15965	46304	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference University of North Texas Denton, TX Located in Denton, the University of North Texas’s acceptance rate is 72% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students at the University of North Texas currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year graduation rate is 42%. Computer and......Read more Largest Endowment $327,779,886 22.3% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,304
12	East Carolina University	320106984	89.21	1,080 – 1,240	13755	46420	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference East Carolina University Greenville, NC Found in Greenville, East Carolina University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications. About 52% of students attending East Carolina University currently receive institutional grant aid. At East Carolina University, there is a 83% first year......Read more Largest Endowment $320,106,984 14.5% Acceptance Rate 89.2% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $13,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,420
13	The University of Texas at San Antonio	315034041	86.79	1,010 – 1,220	10959	46340	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, The University of Texas at San Antonio accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 64% of students at The University of Texas at San Antonio currently receive grant......Read more Largest Endowment $315,034,041 9.9% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,340
14	United States Naval Academy	4246700	9.27	1,210 – 1,410	0	63721	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – American Athletic Conference United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD A public undergraduate school, the United States Naval Academy’s motto, in Latin, is “Ex Scientia Tridens,” or “From Knowledge, Seapower.” It was established in 1845 and saw disruption and riots during the Civil War that almost caused the government to move the school. Today, it has a 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Largest Endowment $4,246,700 98.7% Acceptance Rate 9.3% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721