Lens covers 14 Division II colleges in the South and Southwest, 10 public and 4 private. They range from Oklahoma Baptist University (1,308 undergraduates) to The University of Texas at Dallas (21,751). Acceptance rates run from 44% to 99%, and 12 of the 14 admit at least half of applicants.
Division II colleges compete in NCAA Division II, which offers partial athletic scholarships (Equity in Athletics, 2024–25). In Lens, the South and Southwest means Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
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The 14 Division II colleges in the South and Southwest
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo State University | San Angelo, Texas | 5,643 | 83% | $8,460 in-state · $18,300 out-of-state |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, Arkansas | 5,388 | 96% | $8,674 in-state · $14,668 out-of-state |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, Texas | 2,403 | 89% | $40,190 |
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, Texas | 4,087 | 94% | $10,580 in-state · $12,530 out-of-state |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | Shawnee, Oklahoma | 1,308 | 49% | $35,570 |
| Saint Edward's University | Austin, Texas | 2,493 | 81% | $51,384 |
| St. Mary's University | San Antonio, Texas | 1,951 | 98% | $37,434 |
| Texas A & M International University | Laredo, Texas | 6,667 | 44% | $7,894 in-state · $19,454 out-of-state |
| Texas A&M University–Kingsville | Kingsville, Texas | 4,748 | 91% | $9,892 in-state · $25,746 out-of-state |
| Texas Woman's University | Denton, Texas | 8,767 | 96% | $8,640 in-state · $18,480 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, Texas | 21,751 | 65% | $14,644 in-state · $40,144 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, Texas | 7,440 | 94% | $9,736 in-state · $25,494 out-of-state |
| University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, Oklahoma | 10,170 | 78% | $8,818 in-state · $19,704 out-of-state |
| West Texas A & M University | Canyon, Texas | 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 Division II colleges in the South and Southwest admit at least half of applicants? 12 of the 14: Angelo State University, Arkansas Tech University, Dallas Baptist University, Midwestern State University, Saint Edward's University, St. Mary's University, Texas A&M University–Kingsville, Texas Woman's University, The University of Texas at Dallas, The University of Texas at Tyler, University of Central Oklahoma, West Texas A & M University (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Division II colleges in the South and Southwest? The University of Texas at Dallas is the largest, with 21,751 undergraduates, and Oklahoma Baptist University is the smallest, with 1,308 (fall 2024).
How many Division II colleges in the South and Southwest are public? 10 of the 14 are public and 4 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.