Lens covers 16 large public universities in the South and Southwest, all public. They range from Sam Houston State University (17,743 undergraduates) to Texas A&M University–College Station (59,615). Acceptance rates run from 27% to 100%, and 15 of the 16 admit at least half of applicants.
Large public universities here have 15,000 or more undergraduates (IPEDS). In Lens, the South and Southwest means Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
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The 16 large public universities in the South and Southwest
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 30,594 | 73% | $11,954 in-state · $28,631 out-of-state |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, Oklahoma | 21,773 | 75% | $10,234 in-state · $25,754 out-of-state |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, Texas | 17,743 | 90% | $9,228 in-state · $19,068 out-of-state |
| Texas A&M University–College Station | College Station, Texas | 59,615 | 57% | $13,154 in-state · $40,124 out-of-state |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, Texas | 36,177 | 89% | $11,450 in-state · $22,930 out-of-state |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, Texas | 32,394 | 73% | $11,852 in-state · $24,451 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, Texas | 28,666 | 94% | $9,987 in-state · $19,827 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington, Texas | 32,294 | 80% | $11,950 in-state · $29,582 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, Texas | 42,855 | 27% | $11,688 in-state · $44,908 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 El Paso | El Paso, Texas | 21,005 | 100% | $9,744 in-state · $25,502 out-of-state |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas | 30,580 | 87% | $9,011 in-state · $22,051 out-of-state |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, Arkansas | 28,677 | 74% | $10,104 in-state · $29,966 out-of-state |
| University of Houston | Houston, Texas | 38,380 | 74% | $9,717 in-state · $22,547 out-of-state |
| University of North Texas | Denton, Texas | 34,341 | 72% | $11,309 in-state · $21,149 out-of-state |
| University of Oklahoma | Norman, Oklahoma | 22,734 | 77% | $9,797 in-state · $27,377 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.
Related lists
- Large Public Universities
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- Large Public Universities in the Midwest
- Large Public Universities in the Mountain West
- Large Public Universities on the West Coast
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the South and Southwest
- Smaller Public Universities in the South and Southwest
- Smaller Private Universities in the South and Southwest
- HBCUs in the South and Southwest
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- Division I Colleges in the South and Southwest
- Division II Colleges in the South and Southwest
FAQ
Which large public universities in the South and Southwest admit at least half of applicants? 15 of the 16: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Oklahoma State University, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University–College Station, Texas State University, Texas Tech University, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, The University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Texas at Dallas, The University of Texas at El Paso, The University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Arkansas and 3 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest large public universities in the South and Southwest? Texas A&M University–College Station is the largest, with 59,615 undergraduates, and Sam Houston State University is the smallest, with 17,743 (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.