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Best Colleges in Texas (2019-2020)

The schools listed below rank in the best colleges in Texas. For this ranking, we consider any type/level of colleges including national universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and specialized schools. In Texas, there are 435 colleges and universities - by school type, 116 public and 319 private schools, and by school level, 154 4 years (or high), 125 2-4 years, and 156 less than 2 years schools.
For academic year 2019-2020, Rice University ranks first in the best Texas colleges ranking and Trinity University and The University of Texas at Austin followed it. By school type, there are 5 public and 5 schools in the best Texas colleges.
The average acceptance rate of the best Texas colleges 45.94% where Rice University has the tightest rate with 11.13%. Southern Methodist University has the highest tuition & fees with $56,560 where the average amount is $40,621 of the schools. Rice University has the highest submitted SAT scores with 1,505 where the average SAT scores is 1,302 of the schools. The average student population is 28,378 and the average student to faculty ratio is 16.00 to 1 over the best Texas colleges.
The ranking is based on CollegeEvaluator's ranking methodology by considering academic, financial, admissions, learning environment, and more perspectives. [read more about the ranking methodology]
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Rice University, Houston, TX
Rice University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Houston, TX with total 7,124 students.
Highest DegreeDoctor's degree
SAT Scores1,505
Acceptance Rate11.13%
Tuition & Fees$49,112
Student Population7,124 (3,992 Undergraduate)
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Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Trinity University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in San Antonio, TX with total 2,637 students.
Highest DegreeMaster's degree
SAT Scores1,345
Acceptance Rate34.16%
Tuition & Fees$44,680
Student Population2,637 (2,474 Undergraduate)
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The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
The University of Texas at Austin is a public, 4 or more years school located in Austin, TX with total 51,832 students.
Highest DegreeDoctor's degree
SAT Scores1,355
Acceptance Rate38.52%
Tuition & Fees$10,824 (in-state) / $38,326 (out-of-state)
Student Population51,832 (40,804 Undergraduate)
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Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Southern Methodist University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Dallas, TX with total 11,649 students.
Highest DegreeDoctor's degree
SAT Scores1,370
Acceptance Rate51.23%
Tuition & Fees$56,560
Student Population11,649 (6,479 Undergraduate)
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Texas A & M University-College Station, College Station, TX
Texas A & M University-College Station is a public, 4 or more years school located in College Station, TX with total 68,679 students.
Highest DegreeDoctor's degree
SAT Scores1,275
Acceptance Rate67.62%
Tuition & Fees$12,153 (in-state) / $38,602 (out-of-state)
Student Population68,679 (53,743 Undergraduate)
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The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
The University of Texas at Dallas is a public, 4 or more years school located in Richardson, TX with total 28,755 students.
Highest DegreeDoctor's degree
SAT Scores1,330
Acceptance Rate69.22%
Tuition & Fees$13,442 (in-state) / $38,168 (out-of-state)
Student Population28,755 (19,872 Undergraduate)
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Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Texas Christian University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Fort Worth, TX with total 10,918 students.
Highest DegreeDoctor's degree
SAT Scores1,247
Acceptance Rate40.73%
Tuition & Fees$49,250
Student Population10,918 (9,445 Undergraduate)
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Baylor University, Waco, TX
Baylor University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Waco, TX with total 17,217 students.
Highest DegreeDoctor's degree
SAT Scores1,280
Acceptance Rate38.95%
Tuition & Fees$47,364
Student Population17,217 (14,188 Undergraduate)
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Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Texas State University is a public, 4 or more years school located in San Marcos, TX with total 38,644 students.
Highest DegreeDoctor's degree
SAT Scores1,095
Acceptance Rate45.54%
Tuition & Fees$10,581 (in-state) / $22,397 (out-of-state)
Student Population38,644 (34,187 Undergraduate)
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University of Houston, Houston, TX
University of Houston is a public, 4 or more years school located in Houston, TX with total 46,324 students.
Highest DegreeDoctor's degree
SAT Scores1,220
Acceptance Rate62.34%
Tuition & Fees$9,221 (in-state) / $21,749 (out-of-state)
Student Population46,324 (38,348 Undergraduate)
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Best Colleges in Texas (2019-2020) Comparison
RankNameAcceptance RateUndergraduate Tuition & FeesGraduate Tuition & FeesSAT ScoresPopulationStudent : Faculty
1
Rice University
Houston, TX
11.13% $49,112 $49,403 1,505 7,124 6 to 1
2
Trinity University
San Antonio, TX
34.16% $44,680 $42,737 1,345 2,637 9 to 1
3
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
38.52% $38,326
($10,824)
$22,966
($11,998)
1,355 51,832 18 to 1
4
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
51.23% $56,560 $47,256 1,370 11,649 11 to 1
5
1
Texas A & M University-College Station
College Station, TX
67.62% $38,602
($12,153)
$22,196
($10,173)
1,275 68,679 20 to 1
6
1
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
69.22% $38,168
($13,442)
$27,796
($13,874)
1,330 28,755 25 to 1
7
1
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
40.73% $49,250 $30,828 1,247 10,918 13 to 1
8
1
Baylor University
Waco, TX
38.95% $47,364 $35,514 1,280 17,217 14 to 1
9
13
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
45.54% $22,397
($10,581)
$17,104
($8,664)
1,095 38,644 22 to 1
10
University of Houston
Houston, TX
62.34% $21,749
($9,221)
$18,748
($9,372)
1,220 46,324 22 to 1

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