The Best Colleges in Texas Ranked for 2019
Top Ranked Texas Colleges
The Best Colleges in Texas Ranked for 2019
These are the best four year colleges in Texas as ranked by CollegeSimply. This Texas ranking is a subset of our national ranking of the best colleges in America. Our ranking methodology is purely statistical and not subjective in nature. Measuring factors include but are not limited to: student body intellect as indicated by admission scores, graduation rate and admission selectivity. In order to be considered for the ranking, a school must offer four year undergraduate degrees, selectively admit students and be a non-profit institution. Leading the 2019 ranking as the best college in Texas is Rice University.
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Rice University
- Houston, Texas
- #1 Top Rated College in Texas
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The University of Texas at Austin
- Austin, Texas
- #2 Top Rated College in Texas
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Trinity University
- San Antonio, Texas
- #3 Top Rated College in Texas
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Southern Methodist University
- Dallas, Texas
- #4 Top Rated College in Texas
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Baylor University
- Waco, Texas
- #5 Top Rated College in Texas
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University of Dallas
- Irving, Texas
- #6 Top Rated College in Texas
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Texas Christian University
- Fort Worth, Texas
- #7 Top Rated College in Texas
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Southwestern University
- Georgetown, Texas
- #8 Top Rated College in Texas
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Austin College
- Sherman, Texas
- #9 Top Rated College in Texas
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Texas A & M University College Station
- College Station, Texas
- #10 Top Rated College in Texas
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LeTourneau University
- Longview, Texas
- #11 Top Rated College in Texas
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The University of Texas at Dallas
- Richardson, Texas
- #12 Top Rated College in Texas
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Dallas Baptist University
- Dallas, Texas
- #13 Top Rated College in Texas
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Abilene Christian University
- Abilene, Texas
- #14 Top Rated College in Texas
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Texas Tech University
- Lubbock, Texas
- #15 Top Rated College in Texas
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University of Houston
- Houston, Texas
- #16 Top Rated College in Texas
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Saint Edward's University
- Austin, Texas
- #17 Top Rated College in Texas
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University of North Texas
- Denton, Texas
- #18 Top Rated College in Texas
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Texas State University
- San Marcos, Texas
- #19 Top Rated College in Texas
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St. Mary's University
- San Antonio, Texas
- #20 Top Rated College in Texas
Ranking Methodology
Overall Rank is calculated based on the following school characteristics.1National Academic Rank is calculated using standardized test admission data as well as GPA data for admitted freshman.
2National Selectivity Rank is based on admission selectivity for incoming students starting the 2016-2017 academic year.
3National Graduation Rank is based on the percentage of students graduating with bachelor's degrees within six years.
