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.

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List of the Best Southwest Colleges

Langston University

  • Public 4 Year
  • Langston, OK
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

Langston is a public HBCU known for undergraduate agriculture, nursing, and education. Most students study on a rural campus in the small town of Langston.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.79
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,496
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Murray State College Campus
 

Murray State College

  • Public 2 Year
  • Tishomingo, OK
  • | 0 reviews

A public community college known for undergraduate nursing and gunsmithing programs. Classes are based on a small-town campus in southern Oklahoma.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,844
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Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Campus
 

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

  • Private 4 Year
  • Tulsa, OK
  • | 0 reviews
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $29,916
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Northern Oklahoma College Campus
 

Northern Oklahoma College

  • Public 2 Year
  • Tonkawa, OK
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 20 application deadline

Northern Oklahoma College is a public community college with undergraduate strengths in nursing and agriculture. The campus is in the small town of Tonkawa in northern Oklahoma.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,906
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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Campus
 

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

  • Public 2 Year
  • Miami, OK
  • | 0 reviews

NEO A&M is a public two-year college known for undergraduate agriculture and related associate-degree programs. The small-town campus sits in Miami in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,011
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Oklahoma Panhandle State University Campus
 

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

  • Public 4 Year
  • Goodwell, OK
  • | 0 reviews

Oklahoma Panhandle State is a small public university known for undergraduate agriculture and animal science. The rural campus sits in the small town of Goodwell in Oklahoma's Panhandle.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,326
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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City Campus
 

Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City

  • Public 4 Year
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • | 0 reviews

OSU-OKC is a public two-year college known for associate programs in nursing, veterinary technology, and emergency medical services. The urban campus in Oklahoma City primarily serves commuting students.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.8
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,926
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Oklahoma City Community College Campus
 

Oklahoma City Community College

  • Public 2 Year
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • | 0 reviews

Oklahoma City Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, allied health, and business programs. The urban campus sits in southwest Oklahoma City.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,905
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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Campus
 

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

  • Public 4 Year
  • Okmulgee, OK
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews

OSUIT is a public technical college known for undergraduate engineering technology, information technologies, and construction programs. The campus is located in the small city of Okmulgee.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.2
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $10,869
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Rogers State University

  • Public 4 Year
  • Claremore, OK
  • | 0 reviews

Rogers State is a public university known for undergraduate nursing and business. The hilltop campus in Claremore sits a short drive from Tulsa.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.4
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $15,314
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Rose State College Campus
 

Rose State College

  • Public 2 Year
  • Midwest City, OK
  • | 0 reviews

Rose State is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, health sciences, and business. The suburban campus sits in the Oklahoma City metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,036
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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

  • Public 4 Year
  • Chickasha, OK
  • | 0 reviews
  • Sep 2 application deadline

USAO is a public liberal arts college known for its interdisciplinary undergraduate core curriculum. The campus sits in the small college town of Chickasha.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1090-1280
  • Avg GPA 3.43
  • Acceptance Rate 66%
  • Net Price $8,070
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Seminole State College Campus
 

Seminole State College

  • Public 2 Year
  • Seminole, OK
  • | 0 reviews

Seminole State is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and business. The small campus sits in the town of Seminole in central Oklahoma.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $15,468
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Southwestern Christian University Campus
 

Southwestern Christian University

  • Private 4 Year
  • Bethany, OK
  • | 0 reviews

Southwestern Christian is a private Christian university with undergraduate programs in ministry, business, and education. The campus is in Bethany, a suburb of Oklahoma City.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.22
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $20,528
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Tulsa Community College Campus
 

Tulsa Community College

  • Public 2 Year
  • Tulsa, OK
  • | 0 reviews

Tulsa Community College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and transfer degree programs. Students attend classes across multiple campuses in the Tulsa metro area.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.16
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,208
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Western Oklahoma State College Campus
 

Western Oklahoma State College

  • Public 2 Year
  • Altus, OK
  • | 0 reviews

Western Oklahoma State College is a public community college with associate programs in nursing and aviation. The small campus is in Altus in southwestern Oklahoma.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.22
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,810
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Alvin Community College

  • Public 2 Year
  • Alvin, TX
  • | 0 reviews

Alvin Community College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career programs in fields such as nursing and process technology. The campus is in a small Houston-area city south of the metro core.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $9,268
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Amarillo College

  • Public 2 Year
  • Amarillo, TX
  • | 0 reviews

Amarillo College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. Most students commute to the main campus in the Texas Panhandle city of Amarillo.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,019
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