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Big 12 Conference Schools

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The Big 12 is a collegiate level athletic conference based in Irving, Texas. The Big 12 Conference formed by joining teams from the Big Eight Conference and the Southwest Conference. Named for originally having 12 member schools, the current conference lineup consists of ten schools. The Big 12 sponsors 23 different sports including men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, swimming & diving, and tennis. The conference also sponsors men’s baseball, football, and wrestling and women’s equestrian, gymnastics, rowing, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Listed below are the ten schools currently enrolled as members of the Big 12 Conference.

University of Oklahoma

  • University of Oklahoma
    Norman, OK • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $10,859
    Out-of-State
    $27,929
    Acceptance Rate73%

    • University of Oklahoma joined the Big 12 Conference as a founding member in 1996. In 2021 the university won a team championship in softball and has won a softball team championship four other times in previous years. University of Oklahoma has announced its plan to leave the Big 12 in 2025, at which time it will enter into the Southeastern Conference.

    The University of Texas at Austin

  • The University of Texas at Austin
    Austin, TX • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $11,758
    Out-of-State
    $41,070
    Acceptance Rate31%

    • University of Texas at Austin is a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, having joined in 1996. Texas has won 59 NCAA team championships since 1996 and in 2021 won awards in rowing, men’s swimming & diving, and women’s tennis. Texas has announced that it will leave the Big 12 Conference in 2025 at which point it will join the Southeastern Conference.

    West Virginia University

  • West Virginia University
    Morgantown, WV • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $9,648
    Out-of-State
    $27,360
    Acceptance RateN.A.

    • West Virginia University joined the Big 12 in 2012 and is one of the newest members of the Big 12 Conference. West Virginia has won 19 overall team championships since it joined the Big 12.

    Baylor University

  • Baylor University
    Waco, TX • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $54,844
    Out-of-State
    $54,844
    Acceptance Rate46%

    • Baylor University joined the Big 12 in 1996 as one of the founding members. Baylor has seven NCAA team championships. In 2021 Baylor won four Big 12 awards including a team championship win for men’s basketball.

    Iowa State University of Science and Technology

  • In-State
    $10,133
    Out-of-State
    $26,617
    Acceptance Rate90%

    • Iowa State University is a Big 12 founding member. In 2021, ISU won individual championship awards in wrestling and men’s indoor track & field.

    The University of Kansas

  • The University of Kansas
    Lawrence, KS • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $11,370
    Out-of-State
    $28,576
    Acceptance Rate88%

    • The University of Kansas joined the Big 12 conference as a founding member in 1996. The University of Kansas has won 13 NCAA team championships as a member of the Big 12.

    Kansas State University

  • Kansas State University
    Manhattan, KS • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $10,942
    Out-of-State
    $27,816
    Acceptance Rate95%

    • Kansas State University joined the Big 12 in 1996 as a founding member. Kansas has won 13 NCAA team championships as part of the Big 12.

    Oklahoma State University

  • Oklahoma State University
    Stillwater, OK • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $9,244
    Out-of-State
    $24,764
    Acceptance Rate71%

    • Oklahoma State University joined the Big 12 in 1996 as a founding member. In 2021, OSU won an individual championship award in wrestling. Overall, Oklahoma State has won 53 team championships while a member of the Big 12.

    Texas Christian University

  • Texas Christian University
    Fort Worth, TX • 4-Year, Private
    In-State
    $57,220
    Out-of-State
    $57,220
    Acceptance Rate56%

    • Texas Christian University joined the Big 12 in 2012, as one of the newer members of the conference. TCU has won seven NCAA team championships as part of the Big 12.

    Texas Tech University

  • Texas Tech University
    Lubbock, TX • 4-Year, Public
    In-State
    $11,852
    Out-of-State
    $24,092
    Acceptance Rate67%

    • Texas Tech University joined the Big 12 Conference in 1996 as a founding member. Texas Tech has won one overall team championship as a member of the Big 12.

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