2021 Texas Best College Rankings
At a Glance
Rice University ranked first and Trinity University ranked second in Texas college rankings. The 2020 average tuition & fees of the Texas best colleges is $18,710 for Texas residents and $27,497 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 70.98% and the average SAT score is 1,110. The average number of student population is 12,874 and the average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Below statements summarize the average statistics of tuition, admission, and more academic factors for Texas best colleges. For the statistics, we only include 4 years colleges such as national universities and liberal arts colleges.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $27,497 and Southern Methodist University has the highest tuition & fees of $58,540 and Amberton University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,580.
- The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,669 and Rice University has the highest tuition & fees of $47,913 and Amberton University has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,870.
- The average SAT score is 1,110 and Rice University has the highest SAT score of 1,520 and University of North Texas at Dallas has the lowest score of 840.
- The average acceptance rate is 70.98% and Rice University has the tightest (lowest) rate of 9% and The University of Texas at El Paso has the loosest (lowest) rate of 100%.
- The average student population is 12,874 and Texas A & M University-College Station has the most students of 68,679 and North American University has the fewest students of 558.
- The average graduation rate is 51.18% and Rice University has the highest rate of 93% and University of North Texas at Dallas has the lowest rate of 17%.
Texas Best Colleges Comparison Table
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice University Houston, TX | $51,107 | $47,913 | 1,520 | 9.00% | 7,124 | 93% | 6 to 1 |
| 2 | Trinity University San Antonio, TX | $46,456 | $23,597 | 1,370 | 29.00% | 2,637 | 76% | 9 to 1 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $40,032 | $22,886 | 1,355 | 32.00% | 51,832 | 86% | 18 to 1 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $58,540 | $47,478 | 1,390 | 47.00% | 11,649 | 81% | 11 to 1 |
| 5 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $40,526 | $22,743 | 1,275 | 58.00% | 68,679 | 82% | 20 to 1 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $38,970 | $28,610 | 1,350 | 79.00% | 28,755 | 70% | 25 to 1 |
| 7 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $51,660 | $32,268 | 1,250 | 47.00% | 10,918 | 83% | 13 to 1 |
| 8 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $49,246 | $36,936 | 1,290 | 45.00% | 17,217 | 78% | 14 to 1 |
| 9 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $22,307 | $17,040 | 1,095 | 81.00% | 38,644 | 54% | 22 to 1 |
| 10 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $21,673 | $18,689 | 1,225 | 65.00% | 46,324 | 61% | 22 to 1 |
| 11 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $23,870 | $17,530 | 1,165 | 69.00% | 38,209 | 61% | 20 to 1 |
| 12 | LeTourneau University Longview, TX | $32,490 | $18,630 | 1,200 | 45.00% | 3,175 | 63% | 11 to 1 |
| 13 | University of Dallas Irving, TX | $45,160 | $33,750 | 1,245 | 45.00% | 2,542 | 71% | 11 to 1 |
| 14 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $33,720 | $19,320 | 1,130 | 79.00% | 3,648 | 60% | 11 to 1 |
| 15 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $20,752 | $19,216 | 1,105 | 74.00% | 8,961 | - | 16 to 1 |
| 16 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $42,590 | $29,210 | 1,210 | 51.00% | 1,299 | 72% | 13 to 1 |
| 17 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $23,250 | $16,308 | 1,155 | 83.00% | 10,206 | 42% | 19 to 1 |
| 18 | University of St Thomas Houston, TX | $31,560 | $21,634 | 1,151 | 87.00% | 3,223 | 68% | 11 to 1 |
| 19 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $20,906 | $15,618 | 1,155 | 74.00% | 38,241 | 56% | 25 to 1 |
| 20 | Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | $31,940 | $20,204 | 1,140 | 90.00% | 4,766 | 58% | 13 to 1 |
| 21 | Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | $45,120 | - | 1,230 | 49.00% | 1,434 | 69% | 12 to 1 |
| 22 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $18,733 | $15,151 | 1,040 | 80.00% | 28,644 | 46% | 19 to 1 |
| 23 | Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | $37,800 | $23,238 | 1,123 | 61.00% | 5,204 | 61% | 15 to 1 |
| 24 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $31,364 | $14,320 | 1,057 | 84.00% | 2,344 | 51% | 12 to 1 |
| 25 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $22,296 | $14,663 | 1,030 | 44.00% | 6,557 | - | 18 to 1 |
| 26 | Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX | $21,304 | $14,710 | 970 | 97.00% | 4,504 | 23% | 8 to 1 |
| 27 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $18,983 | $15,106 | 1,005 | 54.00% | 7,884 | 47% | 22 to 1 |
| 28 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $22,090 | $14,549 | 1,050 | 43.00% | 12,411 | 43% | 21 to 1 |
| 29 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX | $20,273 | $14,962 | 1,060 | 94.00% | 2,097 | 34% | 15 to 1 |
| 30 | Houston Baptist University Houston, TX | $34,500 | $12,650 | 1,100 | 71.00% | 3,432 | 44% | 12 to 1 |
| 31 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $28,524 | $23,376 | 1,145 | 83.00% | 47,899 | 51% | 24 to 1 |
| 32 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $20,572 | $25,807 | 1,125 | 77.00% | 32,264 | 42% | 25 to 1 |
| 33 | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Odessa, TX | $9,745 | $6,900 | 1,037 | 88.00% | 5,834 | 40% | 20 to 1 |
| 34 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | $28,800 | $18,910 | 1,095 | 87.00% | 3,888 | 51% | 18 to 1 |
| 35 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $49,076 | $29,530 | 1,153 | 88.00% | 4,301 | 64% | 15 to 1 |
| 36 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $24,316 | $16,180 | 1,035 | 100.00% | 25,151 | 37% | 20 to 1 |
| 37 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $17,448 | $15,485 | 1,045 | 56.00% | 13,109 | 49% | 19 to 1 |
| 38 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $11,531 | $7,935 | 1,025 | 79.00% | 6,102 | 45% | 17 to 1 |
| 39 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $18,552 | $15,704 | 1,065 | 83.00% | 21,213 | 54% | 21 to 1 |
| 40 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $32,286 | $19,242 | 1,055 | 94.00% | 8,263 | 51% | 11 to 1 |
| 41 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $9,903 | $8,013 | 1,040 | 69.00% | 10,029 | 45% | 20 to 1 |
| 42 | Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX | $29,926 | $17,490 | 985 | 68.00% | 3,149 | 42% | 11 to 1 |
| 43 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $17,723 | $14,396 | 1,025 | 77.00% | 10,387 | 40% | 20 to 1 |
| 44 | Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX | $24,260 | $8,730 | 1,065 | 91.00% | 1,805 | 50% | 13 to 1 |
| 45 | Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX | $21,456 | $11,670 | 1,011 | 88.00% | 2,102 | 45% | 15 to 1 |
| 46 | Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX | $33,408 | $16,992 | 1,065 | 42.00% | 2,236 | 30% | 15 to 1 |
| 47 | University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX | $21,787 | $13,681 | 840 | 47.00% | 3,757 | 17% | 17 to 1 |
| 48 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $21,616 | $15,695 | 1,085 | 68.00% | 13,144 | 52% | 18 to 1 |
| 49 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $18,407 | $15,699 | 1,050 | 84.00% | 14,783 | 34% | 18 to 1 |
| 50 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $26,398 | $17,071 | 955 | 80.00% | 9,516 | 36% | 19 to 1 |
| 51 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $18,071 | $14,962 | 1,040 | 93.00% | 15,518 | 43% | 16 to 1 |
| 52 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $20,343 | $15,683 | 1,105 | 80.00% | 11,929 | 37% | 19 to 1 |
| 53 | University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX | $17,129 | $15,466 | 1,009 | 56.00% | 4,336 | 19% | 15 to 1 |
| 54 | Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX | $21,047 | $13,754 | 913 | 100.00% | 2,739 | 25% | 15 to 1 |
| 55 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $21,443 | $13,221 | 920 | 91.00% | 9,732 | 23% | 18 to 1 |
| 56 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $17,017 | $15,739 | 1,000 | 89.00% | 14,265 | 29% | 18 to 1 |
| 57 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $25,266 | $14,066 | 1,030 | 77.00% | 8,541 | 39% | 18 to 1 |
| 58 | Concordia University Texas Austin, TX | $33,800 | $10,890 | 1,045 | 90.00% | 2,568 | 49% | 12 to 1 |
| 59 | North American University Stafford, TX | $12,675 | $18,496 | - | - | 558 | 45% | 15 to 1 |
| 60 | Amberton University Garland, TX | $8,580 | $6,870 | - | - | 1,182 | - | 17 to 1 |
| 61 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $17,011 | $13,561 | - | 97.00% | 2,464 | - | 14 to 1 |
| Average | $27,497 | $18,669 | 1,110 | 70.98% | 12,874 | 51% | 16 to 1 |