Lens covers 20 Christian colleges in the South and Southwest, all private. They range from Huston-Tillotson University (1,005 undergraduates) to Baylor University (14,785). Acceptance rates run from 26% to 99%, and 12 of the 20 admit at least half of applicants.
Christian colleges here are colleges affiliated with a Protestant or other Christian church (IPEDS, 2024), not counting Catholic and Latter-day Saints colleges. How much faith shapes campus life varies, so check each college's own site. In Lens, the South and Southwest means Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
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The 20 Christian colleges in the South and Southwest
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene, Texas | 3,195 | 66% | $44,200 |
| Austin College | Sherman, Texas | 1,165 | 48% | $48,680 |
| Baylor University | Waco, Texas | 14,785 | 51% | $58,100 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, Texas | 2,403 | 89% | $40,190 |
| Dillard University | New Orleans, Louisiana | 1,063 | 42% | $23,918 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene, Texas | 1,283 | 90% | $32,960 |
| Hendrix College | Conway, Arkansas | 1,100 | 56% | $38,200 |
| Houston Christian University | Houston, Texas | 2,886 | 84% | $39,430 |
| Huston-Tillotson University | Austin, Texas | 1,005 | 39% | $26,709 |
| LeTourneau University | Longview, Texas | 1,468 | 38% | $37,160 |
| McMurry University | Abilene, Texas | 1,176 | 57% | $32,340 |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | Shawnee, Oklahoma | 1,308 | 49% | $35,570 |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 3,487 | 99% | $35,470 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, Texas | 7,277 | 63% | $67,040 |
| Southwestern University | Georgetown, Texas | 1,440 | 43% | $53,813 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, Texas | 11,026 | 44% | $61,740 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Fort Worth, Texas | 1,741 | 69% | $39,582 |
| Trinity University | San Antonio, Texas | 2,505 | 26% | $53,676 |
| University of Mary Hardin–Baylor | Belton, Texas | 2,759 | 96% | $32,020 |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 2,813 | 62% | $50,061 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which Christian colleges in the South and Southwest admit at least half of applicants? 12 of the 20: Abilene Christian University, Baylor University, Dallas Baptist University, Hardin-Simmons University, Hendrix College, Houston Christian University, McMurry University, Oral Roberts University, Southern Methodist University, Texas Wesleyan University, University of Mary Hardin–Baylor, University of Tulsa (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Christian colleges in the South and Southwest? Baylor University is the largest, with 14,785 undergraduates, and Huston-Tillotson University is the smallest, with 1,005 (fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.