Best Southwestern Colleges
There are 261 colleges and universities in the Southwest enrolling 2,348,034 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the Southwest below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Southwest offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.
The Southwest is home to nationally ranked institutions like Rice University, Trinity University, Southern Methodist University and The University of Texas at Austin. The highest ranked college in the Southwest is Rice University and the top rated public state college is The University of Texas at Austin.
List of the Best Southwest Colleges
South Texas College
- Public 4 Year
- McAllen, TX
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- Jun 18 application deadline
South Texas College is a public community college known for nursing, allied health, and dual-credit programs. Campuses serve students across the Rio Grande Valley near the U.S.-Mexico border.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $1,844
Northwest Vista College
- Public 2 Year
- San Antonio, TX
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Northwest Vista is a public community college known for undergraduate associate degrees and university-transfer programs. Most students commute to its campus on San Antonio's northwest side.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $5,813
Arizona College of Nursing Tempe
- Private 2 Year
- Tempe, AZ
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $29,819
International Baptist College and Seminary
- Private 4 Year
- Chandler, AZ
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- Aug 20 application deadline
International Baptist is a small private Baptist college known for undergraduate Bible, pastoral ministry, and Christian education. The campus is in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $18,902
Lamar Institute of Technology
- Public 2 Year
- Beaumont, TX
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LIT is a public two-year technical college known for undergraduate programs in process technology, industrial trades, and allied health. The campus is in Beaumont near the Texas Gulf Coast petrochemical corridor.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $12,382
Tohono O'odham Community College
- Public 2 Year
- Sells, AZ
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Tohono O'odham Community College is a tribal community college known for undergraduate programs in Tohono O'odham language and culture and natural resources. The rural campus sits on the Tohono O'odham Nation in the Sonoran Desert.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $4,135
Family of Faith Christian University
- Private 4 Year
- Shawnee, OK
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Family of Faith is a private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. Students live in a small residential campus community built around faith-based training.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 76%
- Net Price -
Baptist University of the Americas
- Private 4 Year
- San Antonio, TX
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A small private Baptist university known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The San Antonio campus has long ties to Hispanic Baptist education.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $11,113
Culinary Institute Inc
- Private 2 Year
- Houston, TX
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $30,428
American InterContinental University Houston
- Private 4 Year
- Houston, TX
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $18,792
Remington College North Houston Campus
- Private 2 Year
- Houston, TX
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A private career college known for undergraduate programs in healthcare and business. The Houston campus primarily serves commuter students seeking career-focused credentials.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $25,536
Southwest University at El Paso
- Private 2 Year
- El Paso, TX
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $16,906
Remington College Houston Southeast Campus
- Private 2 Year
- League City, TX
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Remington College Houston Southeast is a private career college offering undergraduate programs in healthcare and criminal justice. The suburban campus is located in League City near Houston.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $20,927
Chamberlain University Arizona
- Private 4 Year
- Phoenix, AZ
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 91%
- Net Price $36,087
Crestpoint University
- Private 4 Year
- Phoenix, AZ
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $14,930
North American University
- Private 4 Year
- Stafford, TX
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- Jul 31 application deadline
North American University is a private university known for undergraduate business administration and computer science. The suburban campus sits in the Houston area.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 3.0
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $16,303
Ottawa University Surprise
- Private 4 Year
- Surprise, Arizona
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Ottawa University Surprise is a private Christian university with undergraduate programs in business, education, and nursing. The suburban campus sits in the northwest Phoenix metro area.
- SAT Range 840-1160
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 78%
- Net Price $34,037
Chamberlain University Texas
- Private 4 Year
- Houston, TX
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- Aug 30 application deadline
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 84%
- Net Price $31,278