Menu
Top Schools in the USA
  • Business Schools
    • Top BBA Schools
    • Part-time MBA Programs
  • Exams
    • ACT Test Centers
      • ACT Test Dates
      • ACT Scores
    • SAT Test Centers
      • SAT Test Dates
      • SAT Scores
      • SAT Vs ACT: What is the Difference?
    • TOEFL Test Centers
      • TOEFL Test Dates
      • TOEFL Scores
      • TOEFL IBT
    • IELTS Test Centers
      • IELTS Vs TOEFL: What is the Difference?
      • IELTS Results: Understanding Your IELTS Scores
      • IELTS Exam Dates
    • GRE Test Centers
      • GRE Test Dates
      • GRE Scores
      • GMAT vs GRE: What is the Difference?
    • GMAT Test Centers
      • GMAT Scores
      • GMAT Test Dates
    • MCAT Test Centers
      • MCAT Scores
      • MCAT Test Dates
  • Law Schools
    • LSAT Prep Courses
    • LSAT Prep Courses and 3 Full Sample Tests
    • LSAT Practice Tests
    • Sample LSAT Practice Questions
    • LSAT Scores
    • LSAT Test Dates
  • Medical Schools
    • Nursing School Rankings
    • Dental School Rankings
  • Graduate Schools
    • Chemistry School Rankings
    • Education School Rankings
    • Engineering School Rankings
    • Math School Rankings
    • Pharmacy School Rankings
    • Physics School Rankings
  • Colleges
    • Study By Destination
    • Community Colleges
    • High Schools
      • High School Rankings
      • High School Codes
    • Career
      • Job Interview
      • Resume
      • Letter of Recommendation
Top Schools in the USA

Top Universities in Texas

Posted on April 20, 2019February 19, 2020 by EDU

For those interested in studying in Texas, we have a very useful list. We selected the best Texas institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.

Rankings Schools
1 Rice University (Houston, TX)
Tuition: $37,292
Total enrollment: 6,224
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 18.8%
Average freshman retention rate: 97%
6-year graduation rate: 92%
Classes with under 20 students: 69.6%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1330-1530
2 University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX)
Tuition: in-state: $9,792, out-of-state: $33,060
Total enrollment: 51,112
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 46.6%
Average freshman retention rate: 92%
6-year graduation rate: 81%
Classes with under 20 students: 33.4%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1120-1380
3 Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)
Tuition: $41,750
Total enrollment: 10,982
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 54.6%
Average freshman retention rate: 89%
6-year graduation rate: 75%
Classes with under 20 students: 58.8%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1180-1370
4 Texas A&M University–College Station (College Station, TX)
Tuition: in-state: $8,505, out-of-state: $25,035
Total enrollment: 49,861
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 63.5%
Average freshman retention rate: 92%
6-year graduation rate: 80%
Classes with under 20 students: 19.0%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1100-1300
5 Baylor University (Waco, TX)
Tuition: $33,916
Total enrollment: 15,029
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 39.7%
Average freshman retention rate: 84%
6-year graduation rate: 72%
Classes with under 20 students: 47.8%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 24-29
6 Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, TX)
Tuition: $34,590
Total enrollment: 9,518
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 37.7%
Average freshman retention rate: 86%
6-year graduation rate: 74%
Classes with under 20 students: 41.7%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 24-29
7 University of Texas at Dallas (Richardson, TX)
Tuition: N/A
Total enrollment: 18,864
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 53.4%
Average freshman retention rate: 84%
6-year graduation rate: 61%
Classes with under 20 students: 21.9%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1140-1360
8 Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)
Tuition: N/A
Total enrollment: 32,327
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 66.3%
Average freshman retention rate: 81%
6-year graduation rate: 61%
Classes with under 20 students: 24.2%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1010-1200
9 University of Houston (Houston, TX)
Tuition: N/A
Total enrollment: 39,820
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 63.6%
Average freshman retention rate: 80%
6-year graduation rate: 46%
Classes with under 20 students: 28.7%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1000-1220
10 Lamar University (Beaumont, TX)
Tuition: in-state: $8,544, out-of-state: $20,574
Total enrollment: 14,021
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 66.8%
Average freshman retention rate: 65%
6-year graduation rate: 30%
Classes with under 20 students: 32.4%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 840-1060
11 Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio (San Antonio, TX)
Tuition: $23,588
Total enrollment: 2,614
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 55.3%
Average freshman retention rate: 58%
6-year graduation rate: 33%
Classes with under 20 students: 64.7%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 820-1020
12 Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX)
Tuition: in-state: $8,120, out-of-state: $18,650
Total enrollment: 17,527
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 72.6%
Average freshman retention rate: 73%
6-year graduation rate: 50%
Classes with under 20 students: 22.8%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 900-1100
13 Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce, TX)
Tuition: N/A
Total enrollment: 10,726
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 59.5%
Average freshman retention rate: 66%
6-year graduation rate: 36%
Classes with under 20 students: N/A
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 860-1080
14 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi, TX)
Tuition: in-state: $7,668, out-of-state: $18,198
Total enrollment: 10,162
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 85.1%
Average freshman retention rate: 61%
6-year graduation rate: 40%
Classes with under 20 students: 22.1%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 860-1060
15 Texas A&M University-Kingsville (Kingsville, TX)
Tuition: in-state: $6,940, out-of-state: $17,470
Total enrollment: 6,731
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 97.9%
Average freshman retention rate: 59%
6-year graduation rate: 33%
Classes with under 20 students: 34.3%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 16-21
16 Texas Southern University (Houston, TX)
Tuition: N/A
Total enrollment: 9,730
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 26.2%
Average freshman retention rate: 62%
6-year graduation rate: 12%
Classes with under 20 students: 35.2%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 750-920
17 Texas Woman’s University (Denton, TX)
Tuition: in-state: $7,050, out-of-state: $17,580
Total enrollment: 14,718
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 88.4%
Average freshman retention rate: 72%
6-year graduation rate: 42%
Classes with under 20 students: 29.7%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 720-1010
18 University of North Texas (Denton, TX)
Tuition: in-state: $9,078, out-of-state: $19,608
Total enrollment: 35,754
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 64.0%
Average freshman retention rate: 77%
6-year graduation rate: 49%
Classes with under 20 students: 30.6%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 970-1210
19 University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX)
Tuition: N/A
Total enrollment: 33,439
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 69.0%
Average freshman retention rate: 68%
6-year graduation rate: 42%
Classes with under 20 students: 23.0%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 960-1190
20 University of Texas at El Paso (El Paso, TX)
Tuition: N/A
Total enrollment: 22,640
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 99.8%
Average freshman retention rate: 72%
6-year graduation rate: 37%
Classes with under 20 students: 30.3%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 810-1020
21 University of Texas at San Antonio (San Antonio, TX)
Tuition: in-state: $8,419, out-of-state: $18,949
Total enrollment: 30,968
Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 78.2%
Average freshman retention rate: 59%
6-year graduation rate: 27%
Classes with under 20 students: 23.5%
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 930-1140

 

Top Universities in Texas

Related Posts:

  • Top Universities in Delaware
  • Top Universities in Florida
  • Top Universities in Georgia
  • Top Universities in Hawaii
  • Top Universities in Idaho
  • Top Universities in Illinois
  • Top Universities in Indiana
  • Top Universities in Iowa
  • Top Universities in Kansas
  • Top Universities in Kentucky
©2021 Top Schools in the USA