The Best Southwestern Small Colleges

The Best Small Colleges in the Southwest for 2023

These are the top ranked small, public and private, four-year colleges in the Southwest as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have undergraduate enrollment under 3,000. Small colleges allow students a more intimate and personalized experience where it's more likely you will get to know your professors. Leading the list for 2023 is Trinity University. Learn how the Best Small Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.


20 results

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 Jan 15

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 1

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 Jul 31

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 Aug 1

Oklahoma City University
O
Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 2,551enrollment
  • $25,072net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1233SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
N
Socorro, NM

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value in New Mexico

  • 1,734enrollment
  • $14,834net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.63Estimated Avg 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 Aug 15

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

Oklahoma Baptist University
O
Shawnee, OK

Oklahoma Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 1,510enrollment
  • $24,277net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

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

Texas Wesleyan University
T
Fort Worth, TX

Texas Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,531enrollment
  • $23,479net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 920-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

Prescott College
P
Prescott, AZ
 

Prescott College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in Arizona

  • 1,047enrollment
  • $23,225net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1095-1290SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

Hardin Simmons University
H
Abilene, TX

Hardin Simmons University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,937enrollment
  • $21,567net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
N
Alva, OK
 

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Oklahoma

  • 1,791enrollment
  • $10,747net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 850-1090SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Oklahoma Christian University
O
Edmond, OK

Oklahoma Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Oklahoma

  • 2,181enrollment
  • $20,761net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Schreiner University
S
Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,103enrollment
  • $25,771net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Concordia University Texas
C
Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,137enrollment
  • $26,362net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 885-1150SAT range
  • 15-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA