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64 Texas Institutions, One Directory

Every record below carries real planning data — admissions ranges, costs, and program outcomes — with a per-record data source and verification date. Filter by pathway, search by name, city, or program, and sort by what matters most to your plan.

32 Universities8 Community Colleges14 Nursing Schools10 Trade Schools

Showing 32 of 64 Texas institutions

Baylor University

Waco, TX · Universitie · Private

47.5% accept

Largest Baptist university in the world with strong academic programs across arts, sciences, business, and health sciences.

Avg GPA
3.70
SAT Range
1200–1400
ACT Range
26–32
Cost (In-State)
$52,584/year
Avg Financial Aid
$30,000/year
Students
20,824
Website

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX · Universitie · Private

73% accept

Christian university in Dallas offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on integrating faith and learning.

Avg GPA
3.40
SAT Range
1000–1220
ACT Range
20–27
Cost (In-State)
$34,200/year
Avg Financial Aid
$18,000/year
Students
5,390
Website

Houston Christian University

Houston, TX · Universitie · Private

70% accept

Private Christian university in Houston with growing programs in nursing, business, and liberal arts.

Avg GPA
3.20
SAT Range
940–1180
ACT Range
18–25
Cost (In-State)
$35,340/year
Avg Financial Aid
$20,000/year
Students
4,494
Website

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX · Universitie · Public

87% accept

Public university in Southeast Texas offering affordable education with strong engineering, nursing, and education programs.

Avg GPA
3.10
SAT Range
900–1150
ACT Range
17–24
Cost (In-State)
$10,230/year
Avg Financial Aid
$9,500/year
Students
16,167
Website

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX · Universitie · Public

77% accept

Small public university offering personalized education. Strong programs in nursing, radiologic science, and business. Part of UT System.

Avg GPA
3.00
SAT Range
870–1130
ACT Range
16–24
Cost (In-State)
$9,900/year
Avg Financial Aid
$9,000/year
Students
5,760
Website

Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View, TX · Universitie · Public

83% accept

Historically Black University (HBCU) and member of the Texas A&M University System. Strong programs in engineering, nursing, and education.

Avg GPA
3.00
SAT Range
830–1080
ACT Range
15–22
Cost (In-State)
$11,364/year
Avg Financial Aid
$12,500/year
Students
9,305
Website

Rice University

Houston, TX · Universitie · Private

8.7% accept

Elite private research university consistently ranked among top 20 nationally. Known for small class sizes, strong STEM programs, and generous financial aid.

Avg GPA
3.96
SAT Range
1470–1570
ACT Range
33–36
Cost (In-State)
$54,960/year
Avg Financial Aid
$47,000/year
Students
4,494
Website

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Universitie · Public

82% accept

Growing public university known for criminal justice, education, and performing arts programs. Part of the Texas State University System.

Avg GPA
3.20
SAT Range
960–1190
ACT Range
18–25
Cost (In-State)
$10,422/year
Avg Financial Aid
$9,800/year
Students
21,640
Website

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX · Universitie · Private

49% accept

Prestigious private university in Dallas known for strong business, law, and engineering programs. Beautiful campus near Highland Park.

Avg GPA
3.70
SAT Range
1300–1490
ACT Range
29–34
Cost (In-State)
$62,238/year
Avg Financial Aid
$35,000/year
Students
12,508
Website

St. Edward's University

Austin, TX · Universitie · Private

79% accept

Private Catholic university atop a scenic hilltop in South Austin. Known for strong liberal arts education, small class sizes, and Austin career connections.

Avg GPA
3.45
SAT Range
1060–1300
ACT Range
22–29
Cost (In-State)
$48,744/year
Avg Financial Aid
$25,000/year
Students
3,851
Website

Stephen F. Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Universitie · Public

81% accept

Public university in East Texas known for forestry, education, and a strong sense of community. Recently joined UT System.

Avg GPA
3.10
SAT Range
910–1160
ACT Range
17–24
Cost (In-State)
$10,950/year
Avg Financial Aid
$9,800/year
Students
12,441
Website

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX · Universitie · Public

78% accept

Member of Texas A&M University System known for affordable education, strong agriculture, nursing, and education programs.

Avg GPA
3.10
SAT Range
910–1160
ACT Range
17–24
Cost (In-State)
$9,600/year
Avg Financial Aid
$9,500/year
Students
15,637
Website

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX · Universitie · Public

63.2% accept

One of the largest universities in the nation with a strong tradition of service, leadership, and Aggie Spirit. Top programs in engineering, agriculture, and business.

Avg GPA
3.68
SAT Range
1140–1410
ACT Range
24–32
Cost (In-State)
$12,413/year
Avg Financial Aid
$14,200/year
Students
74,829
Website

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Commerce, TX · Universitie · Public

56% accept

Growing A&M System university northeast of Dallas. Known for education, agriculture, music, and expanding health sciences.

Avg GPA
3.00
SAT Range
860–1120
ACT Range
16–24
Cost (In-State)
$10,100/year
Avg Financial Aid
$9,500/year
Students
12,091
Website

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX · Universitie · Public

87% accept

Island university on the Gulf Coast. Known for marine biology, nursing, and engineering programs with unique coastal research opportunities.

Avg GPA
3.05
SAT Range
890–1140
ACT Range
16–24
Cost (In-State)
$10,656/year
Avg Financial Aid
$9,600/year
Students
11,335
Website

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX · Universitie · Public

88% accept

South Texas university known for engineering, agriculture, and natural gas engineering. Part of the Texas A&M System.

Avg GPA
2.90
SAT Range
830–1080
ACT Range
15–22
Cost (In-State)
$9,460/year
Avg Financial Aid
$10,000/year
Students
7,458
Website

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX · Universitie · Private

40.2% accept

Private university in Fort Worth offering a personalized education with strong programs in business, communications, nursing, and fine arts.

Avg GPA
3.60
SAT Range
1170–1390
ACT Range
25–32
Cost (In-State)
$56,700/year
Avg Financial Aid
$28,000/year
Students
12,261
Website

Texas Southern University

Houston, TX · Universitie · Public

77% accept

Prominent HBCU in Houston offering a wide range of programs. Known for law, pharmacy, and producing more African American professionals than most universities.

Avg GPA
2.85
SAT Range
800–1040
ACT Range
14–21
Cost (In-State)
$10,804/year
Avg Financial Aid
$11,000/year
Students
9,258
Website

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Universitie · Public

84.5% accept

Growing public university located between Austin and San Antonio. Known for criminal justice, health professions, education, and emerging engineering programs.

Avg GPA
3.20
SAT Range
1000–1210
ACT Range
19–26
Cost (In-State)
$11,792/year
Avg Financial Aid
$9,800/year
Students
38,376
Website

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Universitie · Public

72.4% accept

Major public research university in West Texas known for engineering, agriculture, business, and health sciences. Strong school spirit and growing academic reputation.

Avg GPA
3.45
SAT Range
1060–1290
ACT Range
21–28
Cost (In-State)
$11,380/year
Avg Financial Aid
$10,500/year
Students
40,666
Website

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX · Universitie · Public

86% accept

Largest university in the US primarily for women. Nationally recognized nursing, health sciences, and education programs.

Avg GPA
3.20
SAT Range
920–1170
ACT Range
17–25
Cost (In-State)
$10,186/year
Avg Financial Aid
$10,200/year
Students
16,261
Website

Trinity University

San Antonio, TX · Universitie · Private

32% accept

Highly selective private liberal arts university known for strong undergraduate teaching, pre-med, business, and engineering programs.

Avg GPA
3.65
SAT Range
1230–1440
ACT Range
27–33
Cost (In-State)
$49,920/year
Avg Financial Aid
$32,000/year
Students
2,658
Website

University of Dallas

Irving, TX · Universitie · Private

58% accept

Private Catholic liberal arts university emphasizing the Western intellectual tradition. Known for strong humanities core and Rome semester program.

Avg GPA
3.55
SAT Range
1130–1380
ACT Range
24–31
Cost (In-State)
$45,430/year
Avg Financial Aid
$28,000/year
Students
2,700
Website

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Universitie · Public

66.3% accept

Major public research university in the nation's 4th largest city. Known for engineering, business, and its diverse, dynamic student body.

Avg GPA
3.45
SAT Range
1080–1310
ACT Range
22–29
Cost (In-State)
$11,634/year
Avg Financial Aid
$11,000/year
Students
47,090
Website

University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Universitie · Public

75.1% accept

One of the most diverse and fastest-growing universities in Texas. Known for music, journalism, logistics, and information science programs.

Avg GPA
3.30
SAT Range
1010–1250
ACT Range
20–27
Cost (In-State)
$11,442/year
Avg Financial Aid
$10,200/year
Students
44,614
Website

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX · Universitie · Public

31.8% accept

Flagship public university and a top research institution. UT Austin is known for business, engineering, law, and its vibrant campus culture.

Avg GPA
3.85
SAT Range
1230–1500
ACT Range
27–34
Cost (In-State)
$11,448/year
Avg Financial Aid
$12,500/year
Students
52,384
Website

UT Arlington

Arlington, TX · Universitie · Public

82% accept

Major research university in the DFW Metroplex. Known for strong nursing, engineering, and computer science programs with excellent online offerings.

Avg GPA
3.20
SAT Range
970–1220
ACT Range
19–26
Cost (In-State)
$10,870/year
Avg Financial Aid
$10,200/year
Students
43,863
Website

UT Dallas

Richardson, TX · Universitie · Public

81% accept

Rising UT System university with exceptional STEM and business programs. Known for computer science, engineering, and the Naveen Jindal School of Management.

Avg GPA
3.75
SAT Range
1220–1460
ACT Range
27–33
Cost (In-State)
$14,576/year
Avg Financial Aid
$13,000/year
Students
31,659
Website

UT El Paso

El Paso, TX · Universitie · Public

99% accept

R1 research university on the US-Mexico border. Known for mining engineering, education, and serving a predominantly Hispanic student body.

Avg GPA
3.05
SAT Range
870–1130
ACT Range
16–24
Cost (In-State)
$8,746/year
Avg Financial Aid
$9,200/year
Students
24,003
Website

UT Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX · Universitie · Public

91% accept

Newest UT System university serving the Rio Grande Valley. Strong in health sciences, STEM, and bilingual education.

Avg GPA
3.00
SAT Range
860–1120
ACT Range
15–23
Cost (In-State)
$8,590/year
Avg Financial Aid
$10,500/year
Students
32,074
Website

UT San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · Universitie · Public

87.5% accept

Largest university in San Antonio and a growing research institution. Known for cybersecurity, business, and engineering programs.

Avg GPA
3.15
SAT Range
980–1220
ACT Range
19–26
Cost (In-State)
$10,300/year
Avg Financial Aid
$10,000/year
Students
34,731
Website

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, TX · Universitie · Public

71% accept

Regional university in the Texas Panhandle offering strong programs in agriculture, business, nursing, and education at affordable costs.

Avg GPA
3.10
SAT Range
900–1150
ACT Range
17–24
Cost (In-State)
$9,340/year
Avg Financial Aid
$8,500/year
Students
10,054
Website

Figures shown (GPA, SAT/ACT ranges, costs, acceptance rates, NCLEX pass rates, and placement rates) are estimates from the sources listed on each record and change annually. They are provided for planning only — always verify current requirements, costs, and deadlines directly with each institution.

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