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    Top Colleges in Texas

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
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    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is a content editor and writer at Scholarships360. He has managed communications and written content for a diverse array of organizations, including a farmer’s market, a concert venue, a student farm, an environmental NGO, and a PR agency. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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    Updated: May 28th, 2024

    Millions of students attend college in Texas every year, and for good reason. The Lone Star State is home to many renowned and affordable institutions. In-state students can enjoy discounted tuition at schools like UT-Austin and Texas A&M. Rice University is a great private option in Houston that attracts students from all over the country. Find the right Texas college for you below.

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    Rice University

    Houston, TX • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind

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    Rice University, situated in Houston, Texas, is a private research university known for its small class sizes and strong programs in science, engineering, and business. The university's campus features the…Read More

    Rice University, situated in Houston, Texas, is a private research…Read More

    9% acceptance
    94% graduation rate
    4,480 undergrads
    $15,091 net price
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    The University of Texas at Austin

    Austin, TX • Public, City

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    The University of Texas at Austin is a public 4-year college located in Austin, Texas. There are currently 40,980 undergraduates at UT Austin and the school’s acceptance rate is 31%.…

    The University of Texas at Austin is a public 4-year…Read More

    31% acceptance
    88% graduation rate
    40,980 undergrads
    $18,850 net price
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    Texas A & M University-College Station

    College Station, TX • Public, City

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    Texas A & M University-College Station is a public 4-year college located in College Station, Texas. There are currently 56,792 undergraduates at Texas A&M and the school’s acceptance rate is…Read More

    Texas A & M University-College Station is a public 4-year…

    63% acceptance
    84% graduation rate
    56,792 undergrads
    $20,257 net price
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    Trinity University

    San Antonio, TX • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Trinity University, situated in San Antonio, Texas, is a private liberal arts college known for its unique Spanish Colonial Revival architecture designed by the renowned architect O'Neil Ford. The campus…Read More

    Trinity University, situated in San Antonio, Texas, is a private…Read More

    31% acceptance
    76% graduation rate
    2,491 undergrads
    $23,567 net price
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    The University of Texas at Dallas

    Richardson, TX • Public, City

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    The University of Texas at Dallas is a public 4-year college located in Richardson, Texas. There are currently 21,586 undergraduates at UT Dallas and the school’s acceptance rate is 85%.…

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    85% acceptance
    70% graduation rate
    21,586 undergrads
    $16,987 net price
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    Southern Methodist University

    Dallas, TX • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Southern Methodist University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Dallas, Texas. There are currently 7,044 undergraduates at SMU and the school’s acceptance rate is 52%. The tuition at…

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    52% acceptance
    82% graduation rate
    7,044 undergrads
    $40,849 net price
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    Southwestern University

    Georgetown, TX • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Southwestern University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Georgetown, Texas. There are currently 1,480 undergraduates at Southwestern and the school’s acceptance rate is 45%. The tuition at Southwestern…

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    45% acceptance
    72% graduation rate
    1,480 undergrads
    $29,104 net price
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    University of Houston

    Houston, TX • Public, City

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    University of Houston is a public 4-year college located in Houston, Texas. There are currently 37,080 undergraduates at Houston and the school’s acceptance rate is 66%. The tuition at Houston…

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    66% acceptance
    63% graduation rate
    37,080 undergrads
    $13,900 net price
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    Texas Tech University

    Lubbock, TX • Public, City

    If you're fascinated by ranching history and sustainable agriculture, Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, might be your ideal choice. The campus features the National Ranching Heritage Center, which preserves…Read More

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    67% acceptance
    64% graduation rate
    32,346 undergrads
    $20,048 net price
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    University of North Texas

    Denton, TX • Public, City

    University of North Texas is a public 4-year college located in Denton, Texas. There are currently 33,023 undergraduates at UNT and the school’s acceptance rate is 79%. The tuition at…

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    79% acceptance
    59% graduation rate
    33,023 undergrads
    $15,205 net price
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    Baylor University

    Waco, TX • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor is known for its strong academics and Christian values. Baylor students also participate in unique traditions such as the Baylor Line and the Dr Pepper…Read More

    Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor is known for its strong…Read More

    46% acceptance
    81% graduation rate
    15,134 undergrads
    $37,911 net price
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    Texas Christian University

    Fort Worth, TX • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Texas Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Fort Worth, Texas. There are currently 10,510 undergraduates at TCU and the school’s acceptance rate is 56%. The tuition…

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    56% acceptance
    84% graduation rate
    10,510 undergrads
    $39,271 net price
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    Saint Edward's University

    Austin, TX • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Saint Edward's University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Austin, Texas. There are currently 2,751 undergraduates at St. Ed’s and the school’s acceptance rate is 85%. The tuition…Read More

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    85% acceptance
    65% graduation rate
    2,751 undergrads
    $23,078 net price
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    University of St Thomas

    Houston, TX • Private, Non-Profit, City

    University of St Thomas is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Houston, Texas. There are currently 2,524 undergraduates at St. Thomas and the school’s acceptance rate is 97%. The…

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    97% acceptance
    66% graduation rate
    2,524 undergrads
    $18,861 net price
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    St. Mary's University

    San Antonio, TX • Private, Non-Profit, City

    St. Mary's University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in San Antonio, Texas. There are currently 1,991 undergraduates at St. Mary's and the school’s acceptance rate is 86%. The…

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    86% acceptance
    56% graduation rate
    1,991 undergrads
    $21,798 net price
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    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Edinburg, TX • Public, City

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public 4-year college located in Edinburg, Texas. There are currently 26,420 undergraduates at UTRGV and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%.…

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    88% acceptance
    53% graduation rate
    26,420 undergrads
    $7,007 net price
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    Sam Houston State University

    Huntsville, TX • Public, Town

    Sam Houston State University is a public 4-year college located in Huntsville, Texas. There are currently 18,184 undergraduates at Sam Houston and the school’s acceptance rate is 85%. The tuition…

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    85% acceptance
    56% graduation rate
    18,184 undergrads
    $15,134 net price
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    Texas A & M International University

    Laredo, TX • Public, City

    Texas A & M International University is a public 4-year college located in Laredo, Texas. There are currently 6,459 undergraduates at TAMIU and the school’s acceptance rate is 48%. The…

    Texas A & M International University is a public 4-year…

    48% acceptance
    49% graduation rate
    6,459 undergrads
    $4,778 net price
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    The University of Texas at San Antonio

    San Antonio, TX • Public, City

    The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public 4-year college located in San Antonio, Texas. There are currently 29,112 undergraduates at UTSA and the school’s acceptance rate is…Read More

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    87% acceptance
    54% graduation rate
    29,112 undergrads
    $12,911 net price
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    Texas State University

    San Marcos, TX • Public, City

    Texas State University is a public 4-year college located in San Marcos, Texas. There are currently 33,834 undergraduates at Texas State and the school’s acceptance rate is 88%. The tuition…

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    88% acceptance
    56% graduation rate
    33,834 undergrads
    $14,840 net price
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    About the Data

    We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.

    State Grants in Texas

    Most states offer their own state-wide grants to help residents obtain an affordable education. Here are some of the most prominent state-wide grants in Texas:

    TEXAS Grant

    The TEXAS Grant offers funding for Texas students with financial need who are attending public institutions or healthcare-related programs in the state. Award amounts vary by year, but in 2023 they were approximately $5,000 per year.

    Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program

    The TEOG offers funding for Texas students with financial need who are attending public two-year community colleges, public technical colleges or public state colleges in the state. 

    Texas Tuition Reciprocity Agreements

    Texas is not part of any major tuition reciprocity program, but they do have a bordering states waiver that allows students at select institutions in bordering states to receive in-state tuition at select Texas universities. To see if you qualify, you can reach out to the school you are interested in attending.

    Texas Tuition Promise Fund

    The Texas Tuition Promise Fund is an exciting program for parents who are planning ahead for their child’s education. This fund allows parents to lock in current tuition rates and fees by saving money for their child long before they attend college.

    Higher education becomes more and more expensive every year, so buying tuition units ahead-of-time can end up providing substantial savings down the line. If you are a parent planning ahead for school, be sure to investigate this program as an option.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the hardest Texas college to get into?

    Rice University has the lowest acceptance rate in the state of Texas, with 9% of students admitted in 2023. However, college admissions vary on a student-by-student basis. Many applicants will find themselves rejected from some schools and accepted by schools with an even lower admissions rate. If you are interested in a school, be sure to apply to see whether your application catches the eye of an admissions officer. 

    Why should I study in Texas?

    Texas is a great state for college for many reasons. They are home to a strong public school system; University of Texas at Austin is one of the country’s best public schools. Additionally, for Texas residents, any public school in the state will be a great deal due to in-state tuition.



    Texas is also an economic powerhouse. This offers opportunities for employment, internships, and more. It’s also a state with a very rich set of cultures, and many students will enjoy experiencing all the Lone Star State has to offer.

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