The Best Test Optional Colleges in Texas

Rice University

#9 Best Colleges in America

• 8,672enrollment
• $19,902net price
• 9%acceptance rate
• 1490-1570SAT range
• 34-36ACT range
• 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Southern Methodist University

#2 Best Colleges in Texas

• 12,053enrollment
• $45,094net price
• 52%acceptance rate
• 1370-1510SAT range
• 31-34ACT range
• 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Trinity University

#3 Best Colleges in Texas

• 2,692enrollment
• $30,038net price
• 31%acceptance rate
• 1310-1470SAT range
• 29-33ACT range
• 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

The University of Texas at Austin

#14 Best Public Universities in America

• 52,384enrollment
• $17,434net price
• 31%acceptance rate
• 1230-1500SAT range
• 26-33ACT range
• 3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

Texas Christian University

#4 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 12,273enrollment
• $44,190net price
• 56%acceptance rate
• 1140-1360SAT range
• 26-31ACT range
• 3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Texas A & M University College Station

#21 Best Public Universities in America

• 74,014enrollment
• $20,375net price
• 63%acceptance rate
• 1150-1390SAT range
• 25-31ACT range
• 3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

Baylor University

#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 20,709enrollment
• $45,988net price
• 46%acceptance rate
• 1230-1410SAT range
• 28-33ACT range
• 3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Southwestern University

#6 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 1,483enrollment
• $31,014net price
• 45%acceptance rate
• 1120-1355SAT range
• 24-30ACT range
• 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Austin College

#3 Best Value Colleges in Texas

• 1,182enrollment
• $24,739net price
• 54%acceptance rate
• 1160-1370SAT range
• 24-30ACT range
• 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

University of Dallas

#8 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 2,328enrollment
• $27,250net price
• 59%acceptance rate
• 1170-1400SAT range
• 23-31ACT range
• 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

The University of Texas at Dallas

#3 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 31,570enrollment
• $13,555net price
• 85%acceptance rate
• 1170-1430SAT range
• 24-32ACT range
• 3.78Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

LeTourneau University

#9 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 3,536enrollment
• $26,974net price
• 49%acceptance rate
• 1120-1380SAT range
• 20-29ACT range
• 3.66Avg GPA

Abilene Christian University

#10 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 5,079enrollment
• $28,978net price
• 66%acceptance rate
• 1070-1280SAT range
• 21-28ACT range
• 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Saint Edward's University

#11 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 3,470enrollment
• $27,193net price
• 85%acceptance rate
• 1030-1270SAT range
• 20-27ACT range
• 3.53Estimated Avg GPA

Texas Tech University

#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 40,378enrollment
• $17,896net price
• 67%acceptance rate
• 1090-1280SAT range
• 23-28ACT range
• 3.76Avg GPA

University of Houston

#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 46,700enrollment
• $14,056net price
• 66%acceptance rate
• 1160-1330SAT range
• 23-29ACT range
• 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

University of St Thomas

#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas

• 3,588enrollment
• $19,207net price
• 97%acceptance rate
• 1010-1300SAT range
• 24-29ACT range
• 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

The University of Texas at Tyler

#6 Best Public Universities in Texas

• 9,322enrollment
• $13,248net price
• 94%acceptance rate
• 1000-1220SAT range
• 19-24ACT range
• 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24