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Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

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The acceptance rate of an institution measures how many students are accepted as a percentage of the number who apply. Colleges and universities that are more selective are generally seen as more prestigious as it is harder to gain acceptance and enroll. But, there are many factors that influence overall acceptance rate, including the overall number of applicants and the strength of applications received.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	LeTourneau University	3184	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference LeTourneau University Longview, TX Called LeTourneau Technical Institute when it opened in 1946, LeTourneau University's first classes were made up of almost entirely veterans who had just returned from World War II. It received its current name in 1989....Read more Undergraduates 3,184 Acceptance Rate 38.0 % 6.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
2	Austin College	1167	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference Austin College Sherman, TX Austin College’s Fighting Kangaroos, competing in the American Southwest Conference, wear crimson and gold. Many alumni have gone on to have impressive careers as musicians, politicians, educators, athletes, and authors. The most popular undergraduate major is Business/Commerce, General. Undergraduates 1,167 Acceptance Rate 47.7 % 1.6% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
3	McMurry University	3167	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference McMurry University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at McMurry University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more Undergraduates 3,167 Acceptance Rate 57.0 % 1.1% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
4	East Texas Baptist University	1634	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending East Texas Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East Texas Baptist University, there is a 71% first......Read more Undergraduates 1,634 Acceptance Rate 57.8 % 3.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
5	University of the Ozarks	782	59.51	1,040 – 1,200	16651	37651	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR Based in Clarksville, the University of the Ozarks accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending the University of the Ozarks will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 782 Acceptance Rate 59.5 % 2.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,651
6	The University of Texas at Dallas	21858	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Undergraduates 21,858 Acceptance Rate 65.1 % 0.5% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
7	Howard Payne University	768	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 768 Acceptance Rate 67.7 % 8.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
8	Concordia University Texas	1391	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference Concordia University Texas Austin, TX Located in Austin, Concordia University Texas accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Undergraduates 1,391 Acceptance Rate 91.1 % 6.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
9	Sul Ross State University	1441	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,441 Acceptance Rate 95.6 % SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
10	Texas Lutheran University	1319	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference Texas Lutheran University Seguin, TX Located in Seguin, Texas Lutheran University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Texas Lutheran University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 1,319 Acceptance Rate 95.7 % 4.2% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
11	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	2803	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Based in Belton, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s acceptance rate is 96%. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 2,803 Acceptance Rate 95.8 % 0.7% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
12	Hardin-Simmons University	1283	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 1,283 Acceptance Rate 96.5 % SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

3,184

38.0 % 6.6%

1,030 – 1,350

$27,007

$51,058

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

1,167

47.7 % 1.6%

1,110 – 1,320

$24,777

$45,242

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

3,167

57.0 % 1.1%

960 – 1,170

$20,817

$38,647

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

1,634

57.8 % 3.9%

930 – 1,120

$24,388

$41,759

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

782

59.5 % 2.2%

1,040 – 1,200

$16,651

$37,651

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

21,858

65.1 % 0.5%

1,170 – 1,420

$13,464

$57,249

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

768

67.7 % 8.7%

920 – 1,130

$25,768

$38,212

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

1,391

91.1 % 6.2%

1,010 – 1,210

$23,621

$48,058

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

1,441

95.6 %

900 – 1,100

$12,240

$34,340

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

1,319

95.7 % 4.2%

1,040 – 1,240

$23,600

$48,125

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

2,803

95.8 % 0.7%

990 – 1,220

$29,904

$48,368

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Acceptance Rate – American Southwest Conference

1,283

96.5 %

970 – 1,190

$21,321

$44,392

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