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 |
