So, now that I'm wrapping up some of my junior year AP classes, I've kinda set my sights on the Big Ten universities. I love the combination of sports and academics they offer, but before I start shortlisting, how many universities are a part of this conference?
The Big Ten Conference, despite its name, actually consists of eighteen universities. The conference began with ten schools, however, over time, it has expanded to include additional schools. As of August 2024, the universities in the Big Ten Conference are:
1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2. Indiana University Bloomington
3. University of Iowa
4. University of Maryland, College Park
5. University of Michigan
6. Michigan State University
7. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
8. University of Nebraska–Lincoln
9. Northwestern University
10. Ohio State University
11. University of Oregon
12. Pennsylvania State University
13. Purdue University
14. Rutgers University–New Brunswick
15. University of California, Los Angeles
16. University of Southern California
17. University of Washington
18. University of Wisconsin-Madison
These universities offer a variety of robust academic programs, along with vibrant athletic communities, so it's a good idea to explore each to see which would best fit your interests and goals.
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