Colleges in Texas

Texas is home to 230 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for large state universities and big college sports towns, Texas offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

230 total in Texas

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX

57% admit · Open60K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeWarm Climate

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX

27% admit · Moderate43K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

University of Houston

Houston, TX

74% admit · Open38K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IWarm Climate

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

89% admit · Open36K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IWarm Climate

University of North Texas

Denton, TX

72% admit · Open34K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

73% admit · Open32K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX

80% admit · Open32K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

87% admit · Open31K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IWarm Climate

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX

94% admit · Open29K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IWarm ClimateSafe Campus

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX

65% admit · Open22K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IIWarm ClimateSafe Campus

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX

100% admit · Open21K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX

90% admit · Open18K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IWarm Climate

Baylor University

Waco, TX

51% admit · Moderate15K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeGreek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX

90% admit · Open13K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IWarm Climate

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX

90% admit · Open13K students

Lifestyle

Warm ClimateSafe Campus

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX

44% admit · Moderate11K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeGreek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX

92% admit · Open10K students

Lifestyle

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX

79% admit · Open9K students

Lifestyle

HBCUNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX

96% admit · Open9K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeNCAA Division IIWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX

94% admit · Open9K students

Lifestyle

NCAA Division IWarm Climate

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

86% admit · Open8K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX

89% admit · Open8K students

Lifestyle

Beach TownNCAA Division IWarm Climate

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX

94% admit · Open7K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeNCAA Division IIWarm Climate

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX

63% admit · Open7K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

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