Big 12 Conference Members Graduation Rate Comparison
The average graduation rate of Big 12 Conference schools is 73.7%. 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 18.0% 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 88% and West Virginia University has the lowest graduation rate of 61% and .
- West Virginia University has the highest transfer-out rate of 24% and Texas Christian University has the lowest transfer-out rate of 11% 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 .
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% | 17% | 86% | 64 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Public, 4 years | 69% | 23% | 85% | 58 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Public, 4 years | 70% | - | 86% | 39 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Public, 4 years | 66% | 12% | 83% | 68 |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK Public, 4 years | 75% | - | 88% | 76 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX Private, 4 years | 80% | - | 90% | 46 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Public, 4 years | 88% | - | 95% | 85 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX Private, 4 years | 86% | 11% | 92% | 60 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Public, 4 years | 67% | 21% | 86% | 62 |
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Public, 4 years | 61% | 24% | 79% | 18 |
| Average | 74% | 18% | 87% | 58 |
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