Institutional Characteristics
Next table compares basic academic information between Big 12 Conference. By school type, There are 8 public and 2 private schools in Big 12 Conference. By school level, all 10 Big 12 Conference are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater, OK | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Norman, OK | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Next table compares the 2017 total costs of attendance between Big 12 Conference. For in-State students, the average COA is $24,306 when living on campus and $23,898 when living outside of campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,229 when living on campus and $42,821 when living off campus.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| Kansas State University | $9,874 | $24,775 | $856 | $13,010 | $11,522 | |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | $8,321 | $22,443 | $1,260 | $13,490 | $13,490 | |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $10,881 | $25,203 | $714 | $15,713 | $15,713 | |
| West Virginia University | $7,992 | $22,488 | $900 | $12,838 | $10,960 | |
| Texas Tech University | $8,428 | $18,220 | $1,200 | $13,501 | $13,501 | |
| Iowa State University | $8,219 | $21,583 | $995 | $10,786 | $10,786 | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $10,092 | $35,682 | $662 | $14,380 | $14,380 | |
| University of Kansas | $11,455 | $28,239 | $1,080 | $12,680 | $12,680 | |
| Baylor University | $42,006 | $1,444 | $15,724 | $15,006 | ||
| Texas Christian University | $42,670 | $1,050 | $16,700 | $16,700 | ||
| Average | $9,408 | $28,331 | $1,016 | $13,882 | $13,474 | |
Acceptane Ratio and Application Statistics
Next table compares admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between Big 12 Conference. The average admistion ratio of Big 12 Conference is 65.92% and the average admission yield (enrollment ratio) is 35.40%. The numbers in parenthesis() in table represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively. This statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Enrollment Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | 18,399 (9,843/8,556) | 15,990 (8,438/7,552) | 6,041 (3,379/2,662) | 86.91% (85.7%/88.3%) | 37.78% (40.0%/31.1%) | |
| University of Kansas | 15,767 (7,427/8,340) | 14,414 (6,611/7,803) | 4,084 (1,968/2,116) | 91.42% (89.0%/93.6%) | 28.33% (29.8%/25.4%) | |
| Kansas State University | 9,614 (4,588/5,026) | 9,127 (4,325/4,802) | 3,757 (1,815/1,942) | 94.93% (94.3%/95.5%) | 41.16% (42.0%/38.6%) | |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | 12,259 (6,039/6,220) | 9,188 (4,369/4,819) | 4,057 (1,973/2,084) | 74.95% (72.3%/77.5%) | 44.16% (45.2%/33.5%) | |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 11,331 (5,458/5,873) | 9,216 (4,308/4,908) | 4,176 (2,079/2,097) | 81.33% (78.9%/83.6%) | 45.31% (48.3%/35.7%) | |
| Baylor University | 33,898 (15,103/18,795) | 18,766 (8,106/10,660) | 3,625 (1,501/2,124) | 55.36% (53.7%/56.7%) | 19.32% (18.5%/11.3%) | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 38,785 (19,342/19,443) | 15,381 (6,971/8,410) | 7,285 (3,391/3,894) | 39.66% (36.0%/43.3%) | 47.36% (48.6%/20.0%) | |
| Texas Christian University | 17,029 (6,536/10,493) | 8,322 (3,031/5,291) | 1,891 (718/1,173) | 48.87% (46.4%/50.4%) | 22.72% (23.7%/11.2%) | |
| Texas Tech University | 21,873 (11,022/10,851) | 14,464 (7,372/7,092) | 5,619 (2,952/2,667) | 66.13% (66.9%/65.4%) | 38.85% (40.0%/24.6%) | |
| West Virginia University | 15,604 (8,073/7,531) | 13,386 (6,843/6,543) | 4,868 (2,630/2,238) | 85.79% (84.8%/86.9%) | 36.37% (38.4%/29.7%) | |
| Average | 19,456 (9,343/9,343) | 12,825 (6,037/6,788) | 4,540 (2,241/2,300) | 65.92% (64.6%/72.7%) | 35.40% (37.1%/33.9%) |
Graduation Rate Comparison
Next table compares 2016 graduation rates between Big 12 Conference. The average graduation rate of Big 12 Conference is 66.97% where 26,398 students out of 39,415 candidates have complete their courses and degrees. The rate is cacluated as the total number of completers withing 150% of normal time (for eaxample, 6 years for 4 years BS program) divided by the candidates. The numbers in parenthesis() represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively.
| Name | Graduation Rate | Completers | Candidates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | 71.37% (68.24% / 75.08%) | 3,083 (1,601 / 1,482) | 4,320 (2,346 / 1,974) | |
| University of Kansas | 61.33% (57.59% / 64.92%) | 2,388 (1,100 / 1,288) | 3,894 (1,910 / 1,984) | |
| Kansas State University | 61.92% (58.70% / 65.22%) | 2,106 (1,009 / 1,097) | 3,401 (1,719 / 1,682) | |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | 61.45% (57.80% / 64.83%) | 1,827 (826 / 1,001) | 2,973 (1,429 / 1,544) | |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 66.16% (62.98% / 69.12%) | 2,448 (1,123 / 1,325) | 3,700 (1,783 / 1,917) | |
| Baylor University | 70.42% (67.22% / 72.66%) | 2,181 (855 / 1,326) | 3,097 (1,272 / 1,825) | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 79.65% (75.96% / 82.84%) | 5,733 (2,541 / 3,192) | 7,198 (3,345 / 3,853) | |
| Texas Christian University | 75.55% (71.36% / 78.02%) | 1,372 (481 / 891) | 1,816 (674 / 1,142) | |
| Texas Tech University | 59.92% (55.69% / 64.44%) | 2,705 (1,297 / 1,408) | 4,514 (2,329 / 2,185) | |
| West Virginia University | 56.75% (52.39% / 61.92%) | 2,555 (1,280 / 1,275) | 4,502 (2,443 / 2,059) | |
| Total | 66.97% (62.92% / 70.84%) | 26,398 (12,113 / 14,285) |
39,415 (19,250 / 20,165) |
Student Population
Next table compares 2016 enrollment for both undergraduate nad graduate schools between Big 12 Conference. The total population of Big 12 Conference is 283,172 with 139,638 femail students and 143,534 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | 35,714 | 20,155 | 15,559 | |
| University of Kansas | 27,259 | 13,127 | 14,132 | |
| Kansas State University | 24,146 | 12,265 | 11,881 | |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | 25,930 | 13,388 | 12,542 | |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | 27,428 | 13,921 | 13,507 | |
| Baylor University | 16,787 | 7,373 | 9,414 | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 50,950 | 24,919 | 26,031 | |
| Texas Christian University | 10,323 | 4,161 | 6,162 | |
| Texas Tech University | 35,859 | 19,385 | 16,474 | |
| West Virginia University | 28,776 | 14,840 | 13,936 | |
| Total | 283,172 | 143,534 | 139,638 |
Special Learning Opportunity
Next table compares the special learning opportunities between Big 12 Conference including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Compus Housing* | Meal Plan** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (12,901) | ✔ ($4,178) | |
| University of Kansas | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,912) | ✔ ($3,734) | |
| Kansas State University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,449) | ✔ | |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (6,967) | ✔ ($3,600) | |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,957) | ✔ ($4,268) | |
| Baylor University | ✗ | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,126) | ✔ ($5,200) | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,116) | ✔ | |
| Texas Christian University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (4,267) | ✔ ($4,700) | |
| Texas Tech University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,846) | ✔ ($3,895) | |
| West Virginia University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,803) | ✔ ($4,742) |
Student Services on Campus
Next table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between Big 12 Conference including Remedial Service, Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Remedial Services | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| University of Kansas | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| Kansas State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| Baylor University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library | |
| Texas Christian University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| Texas Tech University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Has own library | |
| West Virginia University | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Has own library |
Athletics Associations
Next table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of Big 12 Conference. Among 10 Big 12 Conference, 10 schoools are member of NAA, and 10 schoools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | - | 11 athletic programs | |
| University of Kansas | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs | |
| Kansas State University | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 9 athletic programs | |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 10 athletic programs | |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 12 athletic programs | |
| Baylor University | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs | |
| Texas Christian University | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs | |
| Texas Tech University | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 9 athletic programs | |
| West Virginia University | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
Next table compares and describes additional facts of Big 12 Conference including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degerr offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| University of Kansas | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| Kansas State University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Baylor University | Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Texas Christian University | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Texas Tech University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| West Virginia University | Not applicable | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
*number in campus housing: domitory capacity
**number in meal plan: yearly costs