There are 201 accredited colleges and universities in Texas. They admit an average of 72% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $15,423 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.
Find Your Matches FreeSource: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Data updated April 2026.
The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in Texas. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.
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Universities in Texas with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).
| University | Location | Avg Net Price |
|---|---|---|
| South Texas College | McAllen, TX | $1,751 |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Port Arthur, TX | $2,846 |
| Victoria College | Victoria, TX | $3,043 |
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville, TX | $3,085 |
| El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX | $3,206 |
| Dallas College | Dallas, TX | $3,214 |
| Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX | $3,399 |
| Western Texas College | Snyder, TX | $3,562 |
| Texas A & M International University | Laredo, TX | $3,637 |
| Trinity Valley Community College | Athens, TX | $4,092 |
| Coastal Bend College | Beeville, TX | $4,237 |
| St Philip's College | San Antonio, TX | $4,273 |
Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →
There are 201 accredited colleges and universities in Texas in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 72% of applicants and cost about $15,423 per year after aid.
Rice University is the highest nationally ranked university in Texas. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 201 Texas colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.
The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in Texas is about $15,423 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.
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