Texas Private Colleges

There are 59 private colleges and universities in Texas enrolling 135,553 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at Texas private colleges.  Texas is home to popular private schools like Baylor University, Rice University, Texas Christian University and Southern Methodist University.