Top Rated Texas Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in Texas for 2023

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Texas as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2023 as the best public college in Texas is The University of Texas at Austin. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


26 results

The University of Texas at Austin
T
Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,991enrollment
  • $16,892net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1500SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

Texas A & M University College Station
T
College Station, TX

Texas A & M University College Station

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#21 Best Public Universities in America

  • 72,530enrollment
  • $19,906net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

The University of Texas at Dallas
T
Richardson, TX

The University of Texas at Dallas

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in Texas

  • 29,696enrollment
  • $11,185net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1450SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.78Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

Texas Tech University
T
Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 40,542enrollment
  • $15,452net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1280SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

University of Houston
H
Houston, TX

University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 47,031enrollment
  • $14,480net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

The University of Texas at Tyler
T
Tyler, TX
 

The University of Texas at Tyler

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,687enrollment
  • $11,658net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
T
Odessa, TX

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,534enrollment
  • $7,424net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,864enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

University of North Texas
N
Denton, TX

University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 42,441enrollment
  • $13,781net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

The University of Texas at Arlington
T
Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 45,949enrollment
  • $15,220net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.43Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi
T
Corpus Christi, TX

Texas A & M University Corpus Christi

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,762enrollment
  • $14,294net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

Texas Woman's University
T
Denton, TX

Texas Woman's University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 16,338enrollment
  • $10,087net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 950-1160SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Texas A & M International University
T
Laredo, TX

Texas A & M International University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,455enrollment
  • $4,165net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Tarleton State University
T
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 13,995enrollment
  • $15,181net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Sam Houston State University
S
Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,612enrollment
  • $13,904net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Stephen F Austin State University
S
Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#16 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 12,000enrollment
  • $12,649net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 980-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

Texas A & M University Kingsville
T
Kingsville, TX

Texas A & M University Kingsville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 6,405enrollment
  • $13,466net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Midwestern State University
M
Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,797enrollment
  • $10,094net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA