Big 12 Conference Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Big 12 Conference schools is 72.5%. The graduation rate is calculated by number of completers by dividing number of candidates. The completers have completed their degree/certificate within 150% of normal time, for example within 6 years for 4-years BS degree program.
The average transfer-out rate is 18.9% and the average retention rate is 87.0% (full-time students) at Big 12 schools. The following list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics.
- The University of Texas at Austin has the highest graduation rate of 87% and West Virginia University has the lowest graduation rate of 62% and .
- Texas Tech University has the highest transfer-out rate of 24% and Texas Christian University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 12% and .
- The University of Texas at Austin has the highest retention rate of 95% and West Virginia University has the lowest retention rate of 79% and .
6 Big 12 Conference members made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - Iowa State, Kansas, Baylor, Texas, TCU, and Texas Tech. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
Big 12 Schools Graduation Rate Comparison
The following table compares graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate between Big 12 schools. The graduation rate is based on the number of completers who completed their program within 150% normal time (i.e. withing 6 years for 4 years B.S. degrees). The "-" value in column(s) means that the data has not been reported or available.
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| College Name | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Retention Rate (full-time) | Retention Rate (part-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Ames, IA Public, 4 years | 74% | 18% | 86% | 64 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Public, 4 years | 67% | 23% | 85% | 58 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Public, 4 years | 68% | 19% | 86% | 39 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Public, 4 years | 64% | 13% | 83% | 68 |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK Public, 4 years | 76% | - | 88% | 76 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX Private, 4 years | 81% | - | 90% | 46 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Public, 4 years | 87% | - | 95% | 85 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX Private, 4 years | 83% | 12% | 92% | 60 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Public, 4 years | 63% | 24% | 86% | 62 |
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Public, 4 years | 62% | 23% | 79% | 18 |
| Average | 73% | 19% | 87% | 58 |
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