Explore the colleges that provide the best value for your money in the Southwest based on academic quality, outcomes, net price and financial aid. The rankings are calculated using ratings from the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges ranking but additionally factors in the typical price paid by students to identify the colleges that offer the best deals. Leading the list for 2023 as the overall best value college in the Southwest is Rice University. The highest value public state college is University of Arizona. Learn how the Best Value Colleges are calculated and ranked on our methodology page.
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Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#1 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Jan 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#2 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due May 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Value in the Southwest
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Jul 31
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Jan 15
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#6 Best Value in the Southwest
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#7 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Dec 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Aug 23
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#9 Best Value in the Southwest
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#10 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Aug 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
#11 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Dec 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
#12 Best Value in the Southwest
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Aug 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Value in the Southwest
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Jan 15
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#16 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Feb 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#17 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#18 Best Value in the Southwest
Applications Due Jan 15