Lens covers 50 four-year colleges in Texas, 30 public and 20 private. They range from Huston-Tillotson University (1,005 undergraduates) to Texas A&M University–College Station (59,615). Acceptance rates run from 8% to 100%, and 41 of the 50 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 50 four-year colleges in Texas
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene | 3,195 | 66% | $44,200 |
| Angelo State University | San Angelo | 5,643 | 83% | $8,460 in-state · $18,300 out-of-state |
| Austin College | Sherman | 1,165 | 48% | $48,680 |
| Baylor University | Waco | 14,785 | 51% | $58,100 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas | 2,403 | 89% | $40,190 |
| East Texas A&M University | Commerce | 9,912 | 92% | $10,026 in-state · $22,326 out-of-state |
| Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene | 1,283 | 90% | $32,960 |
| Houston Christian University | Houston | 2,886 | 84% | $39,430 |
| Huston-Tillotson University | Austin | 1,005 | 39% | $26,709 |
| Lamar University | Beaumont | 8,150 | 86% | $8,905 in-state · $18,745 out-of-state |
| LeTourneau University | Longview | 1,468 | 38% | $37,160 |
| McMurry University | Abilene | 1,176 | 57% | $32,340 |
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls | 4,087 | 94% | $10,580 in-state · $12,530 out-of-state |
| Prairie View A & M University | Prairie View | 8,877 | 79% | $11,299 in-state · $26,874 out-of-state |
| Rice University | Houston | 4,776 | 8% | $64,144 |
| Saint Edward's University | Austin | 2,493 | 81% | $51,384 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | 17,743 | 90% | $9,228 in-state · $19,068 out-of-state |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas | 7,277 | 63% | $67,040 |
| Southwestern University | Georgetown | 1,440 | 43% | $53,813 |
| St. Mary's University | San Antonio | 1,951 | 98% | $37,434 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches | 8,728 | 94% | $11,128 in-state · $23,426 out-of-state |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville | 12,673 | 90% | $8,302 in-state · $18,142 out-of-state |
| Texas A & M International University | Laredo | 6,667 | 44% | $7,894 in-state · $19,454 out-of-state |
| Texas A & M University–Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | 8,034 | 89% | $9,748 in-state · $20,794 out-of-state |
| Texas A&M University–College Station | College Station | 59,615 | 57% | $13,154 in-state · $40,124 out-of-state |
| Texas A&M University–Kingsville | Kingsville | 4,748 | 91% | $9,892 in-state · $25,746 out-of-state |
| Texas A&M University–San Antonio | San Antonio | 6,599 | 93% | $9,654 in-state · $23,255 out-of-state |
| Texas A&M University–Texarkana | Texarkana | 1,982 | 64% | $8,349 in-state · $45,080 out-of-state |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | 11,026 | 44% | $61,740 |
| Texas Southern University | Houston | 6,844 | 97% | $9,173 in-state · $21,473 out-of-state |
| Texas State University | San Marcos | 36,177 | 89% | $11,450 in-state · $22,930 out-of-state |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock | 32,394 | 73% | $11,852 in-state · $24,451 out-of-state |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Fort Worth | 1,741 | 69% | $39,582 |
| Texas Woman's University | Denton | 8,767 | 96% | $8,640 in-state · $18,480 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | 28,666 | 94% | $9,987 in-state · $19,827 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | 32,294 | 80% | $11,950 in-state · $29,582 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin | 42,855 | 27% | $11,688 in-state · $44,908 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson | 21,751 | 65% | $14,644 in-state · $40,144 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso | 21,005 | 100% | $9,744 in-state · $25,502 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio | 30,580 | 87% | $9,011 in-state · $22,051 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler | 7,440 | 94% | $9,736 in-state · $25,494 out-of-state |
| Trinity University | San Antonio | 2,505 | 26% | $53,676 |
| University of Dallas | Irving | 1,403 | 53% | $53,930 |
| University of Houston | Houston | 38,380 | 74% | $9,717 in-state · $22,547 out-of-state |
| University of Houston–Downtown | Houston | 12,555 | 90% | $7,708 in-state · $17,548 out-of-state |
| University of Mary Hardin–Baylor | Belton | 2,759 | 96% | $32,020 |
| University of North Texas | Denton | 34,341 | 72% | $11,309 in-state · $21,149 out-of-state |
| University of North Texas at Dallas | Dallas | 2,878 | 84% | $9,595 in-state · $21,894 out-of-state |
| University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio | 4,440 | 98% | $37,090 |
| West Texas A & M University | Canyon | 6,917 | 99% | $9,101 in-state · $10,996 out-of-state |
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 four-year colleges in Texas admit at least half of applicants? 41 of the 50: Abilene Christian University, Angelo State University, Baylor University, Dallas Baptist University, East Texas A&M University, Hardin-Simmons University, Houston Christian University, Lamar University, McMurry University, Midwestern State University, Prairie View A & M University, Saint Edward's University and 29 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Texas? Texas A&M University–College Station is the largest, with 59,615 undergraduates, and Huston-Tillotson University is the smallest, with 1,005 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Texas are public? 30 of the 50 are public and 20 are private.
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.