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
Greek Life
Admit
57% admit
Tuition
$36,234
ACT
ACT 25–31

Texas A&M University-College Station is a public 4-year institution in College Station, TX. Enrollment: ~59,615 students. Admissions are accessible (57% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $36,234/year.

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
27% admit
Tuition
$40,996
ACT
ACT 27–33

The University of Texas at Austin is a public 4-year institution in Austin, TX. Enrollment: ~42,855 students. Admissions are selective (27% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $40,996/year.

University of Houston

Houston, TX
NCAA D1
Admit
74% admit
Tuition
$20,877
ACT
ACT 23–29

University of Houston is a public 4-year institution in Houston, TX. Enrollment: ~38,380 students. Admissions are accessible (74% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,877/year.

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX
NCAA D1
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$20,030
ACT
ACT 19–25

Texas State University is a public 4-year institution in San Marcos, TX. Enrollment: ~36,177 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,030/year.

University of North Texas

Denton, TX
NCAA D1
Admit
72% admit
Tuition
$18,111
ACT
ACT 19–27

University of North Texas is a public 4-year institution in Denton, TX. Enrollment: ~34,341 students. Admissions are accessible (72% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,111/year.

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
73% admit
Tuition
$21,205
ACT
ACT 23–28

Texas Tech University is a public 4-year institution in Lubbock, TX. Enrollment: ~32,394 students. Admissions are accessible (73% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $21,205/year.

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX
NCAA D1
Admit
80% admit
Tuition
$26,778
ACT
ACT 19–27

The University of Texas at Arlington is a public 4-year institution in Arlington, TX. Enrollment: ~32,294 students. Admissions are accessible (80% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,778/year.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX
NCAA D1
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$18,534
ACT
ACT 19–25

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a public 4-year institution in San Antonio, TX. Enrollment: ~30,580 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,534/year.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX
NCAA D1
Admit
94% admit
Tuition
$17,649
ACT
ACT 15–21

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public 4-year institution in Edinburg, TX. Enrollment: ~28,666 students. Admissions are accessible (94% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,649/year.

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX
NCAA D2Greek Life
Admit
65% admit
Tuition
$39,776
ACT
ACT 24–32

The University of Texas at Dallas is a public 4-year institution in Richardson, TX. Enrollment: ~21,751 students. Admissions are accessible (65% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $39,776/year.

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX
NCAA D1
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$23,112
ACT
ACT 17–22

The University of Texas at El Paso is a public 4-year institution in El Paso, TX. Enrollment: ~21,005 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $23,112/year.

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX
NCAA D1
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$15,648
ACT
ACT 17–24

Sam Houston State University is a public 4-year institution in Huntsville, TX. Enrollment: ~17,743 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,648/year.

Baylor University

Waco, TX
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
51% admit
Tuition
$50,232
ACT
ACT 27–32

Baylor University is a private 4-year institution in Waco, TX. Enrollment: ~14,785 students. Admissions are accessible (51% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $50,232/year.

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX
NCAA D1
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$14,208
ACT
ACT 19–24

Tarleton State University is a public 4-year institution in Stephenville, TX. Enrollment: ~12,673 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,208/year.

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$16,068
ACT
ACT 16–22

University of Houston-Downtown is a public 4-year institution in Houston, TX. Enrollment: ~12,555 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,068/year.

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
44% admit
Tuition
$51,570
ACT
ACT 26–31

Texas Christian University is a private 4-year institution in Fort Worth, TX. Enrollment: ~11,026 students. Admissions are accessible (44% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $51,570/year.

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX
Admit
92% admit
Tuition
$17,030
ACT
ACT 18–24

East Texas A&M University is a public 4-year institution in Commerce, TX. Enrollment: ~9,912 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,030/year.

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$26,011
ACT
ACT 16–21

Prairie View A & M University is a public 4-year institution in Prairie View, TX. Enrollment: ~8,877 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,011/year.

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX
NCAA D2
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$15,408
ACT

Texas Woman's University is a public 4-year institution in Denton, TX. Enrollment: ~8,767 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,408/year.

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX
NCAA D1
Admit
94% admit
Tuition
$18,858
ACT
ACT 18–24

Stephen F Austin State University is a public 4-year institution in Nacogdoches, TX. Enrollment: ~8,728 students. Admissions are accessible (94% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,858/year.

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX
NCAA D1
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$16,020
ACT
ACT 18–25

Lamar University is a public 4-year institution in Beaumont, TX. Enrollment: ~8,150 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,020/year.

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX
NCAA D1Beach Town
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$15,299
ACT
ACT 19–25

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public 4-year institution in Corpus Christi, TX. Enrollment: ~8,034 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,299/year.

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX
NCAA D2
Admit
94% admit
Tuition
$22,620
ACT
ACT 20–26

The University of Texas at Tyler is a public 4-year institution in Tyler, TX. Enrollment: ~7,440 students. Admissions are accessible (94% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,620/year.

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
63% admit
Tuition
$53,464
ACT
ACT 30–34

Southern Methodist University is a private 4-year institution in Dallas, TX. Enrollment: ~7,277 students. Admissions are accessible (63% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $53,464/year.

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