Big 12 Conference Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Big 12 Conference schools is 74.7%. 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 14.6% and the average retention rate is 88.4% (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 89% and West Virginia University has the lowest graduation rate of 65% and .
- University of Kansas has the highest transfer-out rate of 21% and Texas Tech University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 2% and .
- The University of Texas at Austin has the highest retention rate of 97% and West Virginia University has the lowest retention rate of 83% and .
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 | 75% | 19% | 88% | 82 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Public, 4 years | 69% | 21% | 86% | 65 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Public, 4 years | 71% | 17% | 86% | 44 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Public, 4 years | 68% | 10% | 85% | 66 |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK Public, 4 years | 75% | - | 90% | 77 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX Private, 4 years | 80% | - | 91% | 50 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Public, 4 years | 89% | - | 97% | 90 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX Private, 4 years | 86% | 12% | 93% | 60 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Public, 4 years | 69% | 2% | 85% | 62 |
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Public, 4 years | 65% | 21% | 83% | 43 |
| Average | 75% | 15% | 88% | 64 |
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