The Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in Texas

The University of Texas at Dallas

85% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 31,570enrollment
• $13,555net price
• 1170-1430SAT range
• 24-32ACT range
• 3.78Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Saint Edward's University

85% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 3,470enrollment
• $27,193net price
• 1030-1270SAT range
• 20-27ACT range
• 3.53Estimated Avg GPA

University of St Thomas

97% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 3,588enrollment
• $19,207net price
• 1010-1300SAT range
• 24-29ACT range
• 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

The University of Texas at Tyler

94% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 9,322enrollment
• $13,248net price
• 1000-1220SAT range
• 19-24ACT range
• 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

St. Mary's University

86% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 3,253enrollment
• $21,379net price
• 1020-1220SAT range
• 20-26ACT range
• 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Dallas Baptist University

91% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 4,348enrollment
• $27,607net price
• 970-1200SAT range
• 19-25ACT range
• 3.46Avg GPA

Texas Lutheran University

92% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 1,369enrollment
• $21,442net price
• 1030-1220SAT range
• 20-27ACT range
• 3.9Avg GPA

Texas State University

88% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 38,171enrollment
• $14,120net price
• 980-1180SAT range
• 19-26ACT range
• 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

University of North Texas

79% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 44,767enrollment
• $15,283net price
• 1000-1240SAT range
• 19-27ACT range
• 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Lubbock Christian University

82% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 1,596enrollment
• $23,551net price
• 940-1190SAT range
• 19-24ACT range
• 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

The University of Texas at Arlington

81% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 43,946enrollment
• $14,262net price
• 1000-1240SAT range
• 18-26ACT range
• 3.43Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Houston Baptist University

84% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 4,257enrollment
• $19,515net price
• 1060-1230SAT range
• 22-26ACT range
• 3.46Avg GPA

Hardin Simmons University

88% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 1,765enrollment
• $22,636net price
• 1010-1198SAT range
• 18-24ACT range
• 3.43Avg GPA

University of Mary Hardin Baylor

96% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 3,575enrollment
• $31,197net price
• 970-1200SAT range
• 19-27ACT range
• 3.53Avg GPA

Texas A & M University Kingsville

97% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 6,092enrollment
• $11,347net price
• 970-1210SAT range
• -ACT range
• 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

95% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 5,848enrollment
• $10,370net price
• 910-1090SAT range
• 16-21ACT range
• 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

Sam Houston State University

85% Acceptance Rate

#12 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 21,480enrollment
• $13,632net price
• 960-1140SAT range
• 18-24ACT range
• 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi

88% Acceptance Rate

#13 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 10,778enrollment
• $15,181net price
• 982-1200SAT range
• 18-24ACT range
• 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1