Who is in the Big Ten? (Updated 2025)
In the 2024-2025 season, the Big Ten expanded to 18 schools with the addition of USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington from the Pac-12. This move strengthens the conference’s national reach and secures even bigger media deals, making the Big Ten more competitive than ever.
While the Big Ten is best known for its powerhouse football programs, it’s a force in nearly every sport. From buzzer-beaters on the basketball court to Olympic-caliber wrestling and championship-winning hockey, Big Ten teams bring serious competition year after year.
The Big Ten Conference: member universities
Here is a brief overview of each university in the Big Ten.
Indiana University
Student population: 43,064
Percentage of students accepted: 80%
In-state tuition per year: $11,790
Location: Bloomington, Ind.
University of Maryland
Student population: 40,521
Percentage of students accepted: 52%
In-state tuition per year: $10,955
Location: College Par, Md.
University of Michigan
Student population: 47,907
Percentage of students accepted: 26%
In-state tuition per year: $17,193
Location: Ann Arbor, Mich.
Michigan State University
Student population: 49,695
Percentage of students accepted: 76%
In-state tuition per year: $16,665
Location: East Lansing, Mich.
Ohio State University
Student population: 61,369
Percentage of students accepted: 54%
In-state tuition per year: $11,936
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Pennsylvania State University
Student population: 46,810
Percentage of students accepted: 76%
In-state tuition per year: $18,454
Location: State College, Penn.
Rutgers University
Student population: 50,411
Percentage of students accepted: 67%
In-state tuition per year: $15,804
Location: New Brunswick, N.J.
University of Illinois
Student population: 52,697
Percentage of students accepted: 63%
In-state tuition per year: $17,634
Location: Urbana-Champaign, Ill.
University of Iowa
Student population: 31,317
Percentage of students accepted: 84%
In-state tuition per year: $10,353
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
University of Minnesota
Student population: 52,017
Percentage of students accepted: 70%
In-state tuition per year: $15,254
Location: Twin Cities, Minn.
University of Nebraska
Student population: 25,104
Percentage of students accepted: 78%
Tuition per year: $9,590
Location: Lincoln, Neb.
Northwestern University
Student population: 22,603
Percentage of students accepted: 9%
Tuition per year: $60,768
Location: Evanston, Ill.
Purdue University
Student population: 46,655
Percentage of students accepted: 67%
Tuition per year: $9,992
Location: West Lafayette, Ind.
University of Wisconsin
Student population: 44,640
Percentage of students accepted: 57%
Tuition per year: $10,720
Location: Madison, Wisc.
New to the Big Ten Conference in 2025
UCLA
Student population: 46,000
Acceptance rate: 11%
Tuition per year: $16,500
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
Oregon
Student population: 22,500
Acceptance rate: 93%
Tuition per year: $17,650
Location: Eugene, OR
USC
Student population: 49,314
Acceptance rate: 10%
Tuition per year: $64,726
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Washington
Student population: 29,843
Acceptance rate: 86%
Tuition per year: $17,950
Location: Pullman, WA
These schools joined the Big Ten for the 2024-2025 season, seeking greater financial stability and national exposure. Their move from the Pac-12 is part of a larger realignment trend that’s reshaping college athletics.
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