Top Rated Texas Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in Texas for 2023

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in Texas. Leading the rankings for 2023 as the highest ranked private college in Texas is Rice University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


26 results

Rice University
R
Houston, TX

Rice University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Colleges in America

  • 8,285enrollment
  • $19,215net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

Trinity University
T
San Antonio, TX

Trinity University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Texas

  • 2,704enrollment
  • $31,141net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1468SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Southern Methodist University
S
Dallas, TX

Southern Methodist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Texas

  • 12,385enrollment
  • $41,444net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Texas Christian University
T
Fort Worth, TX

Texas Christian University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 11,938enrollment
  • $40,220net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1350SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Baylor University
B
Waco, TX

Baylor University

Private 4 Year

13 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 20,626enrollment
  • $40,133net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1350SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Southwestern University
S
Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,504enrollment
  • $29,830net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Austin College
A
Sherman, TX

Austin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Texas

  • 1,228enrollment
  • $24,085net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

University of Dallas
D
Irving, TX

University of Dallas

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,538enrollment
  • $27,450net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1390SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

LeTourneau University
L
Longview, TX

LeTourneau University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,209enrollment
  • $25,661net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1370SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Abilene Christian University
A
Abilene, TX

Abilene Christian University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 4,912enrollment
  • $28,725net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1270SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

Dallas Baptist University
D
Dallas, TX

Dallas Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 4,340enrollment
  • $26,062net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

St. Mary's University
S
San Antonio, TX

St. Mary's University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,432enrollment
  • $18,827net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1220SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

University of St Thomas
S
Houston, TX

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,877enrollment
  • $19,940net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1220SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Wayland Baptist University
W
Plainview, TX

Wayland Baptist University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,508enrollment
  • $25,220net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

McMurry University
M
Abilene, TX

McMurry University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,145enrollment
  • $20,963net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio
O
San Antonio, TX

Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,550enrollment
  • $18,671net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 890-1070SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Lubbock Christian University
L
Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,661enrollment
  • $24,745net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 940-1186SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Texas Lutheran University
T
Seguin, TX

Texas Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,468enrollment
  • $19,128net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1