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Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas

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First-year retention rates measure the percentage of first-year students who come back to campus for a second year. This is an indicator of how happy students are generally with their decision to attend that institution as less students decide to drop out or transfer to another school.

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Rank	Institution	First Year Retention Rate	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Wiley University	100	97.35	--	10290	28078	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Wiley University Marshall, TX Wiley University opened in 1873, became Wiley College in 1929, and began offering Master’s degrees again in 2024. Two commonly chosen undergraduate majors are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” First Year Retention Rate 100 % Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
2	Rice University	97	8	1,510 – 1,570	20587	79751	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Rice University Houston, TX A private, doctoral/research college, Rice University sits on a 300-acre campus in Houston. The school is known for its research collaboration with NASA, and today 16 Rice faculty and alumni have served as astronauts or NASA Administrators....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,587 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
3	The University of Texas at Austin	96.7	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more First Year Retention Rate 97 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
4	Trinity University	93	25.92	1,330 – 1,490	32264	55224	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Trinity University San Antonio, TX Trinity University is a private school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. A whopping 99% of students receive institutional grants to help lower the cost of attendance, averaging $31,314 each. The school has produced entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, actresses, politicians, and more. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
5	Texas Christian University	92.9	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. First Year Retention Rate 93 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
6	Southern Methodist University	91	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	45792	65556	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Southern Methodist University is a private doctoral/research university that was founded in 1911. It also has a satellite campus in New Mexico. Alumni include Laura Bush, Powers Boothe, and Kathy Bates, as well as astronauts, scientists, politicians, and writers. 69% of students receive institutional grant aid. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $45,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,556
7	Baylor University	90.9	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. First Year Retention Rate 91 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
8	The University of Texas at Dallas	89.95	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas 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). First Year Retention Rate 90 % 2.1% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
9	Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio	88	64.5	630 – 850	28479	59213	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio San Antonio, TX Found in San Antonio, Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 7% of students attending Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 88 % Acceptance Rate 64.5% SAT Score 630 – 850 Avg. Net Price $28,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
10	Laredo College	86	85.73	--	5053	27435	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Laredo College Laredo, TX Based in Laredo, Laredo College accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 18% of students at Laredo College will receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students continued their studies at Laredo College after completing......Read more First Year Retention Rate 86 % Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,435
11	Texas Tech University	85	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. First Year Retention Rate 85 % Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
12	Southwestern Adventist University	81	55.52	940 – 1,180	20198	43643	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX Located in Keene, Southwestern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 56%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $10,653 each. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,643
13	Southwestern University	81	43.05	1,160 – 1,320	30687	49249	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Southwestern University Georgetown, TX A small liberal arts school, Southwestern University offers 98% of attending students institutional grants, $30,608 on average. With nearly 40 majors, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science are the most popular options. First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,249
14	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	81	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more First Year Retention Rate 81 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
15	LeTourneau University	80.78	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas 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 First Year Retention Rate 81 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
16	Texas State University	80	89.08	990 – 1,210	15307	46716	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas State University San Marcos, TX Found in San Marcos, Texas State University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. About 41% of students attending Texas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,716
17	The University of Texas at San Antonio	80	86.79	1,010 – 1,220	10831	46340	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, The University of Texas at San Antonio accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 60% of students at The University of Texas at San Antonio currently receive grant......Read more First Year Retention Rate 80 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,340
18	Austin College	79.4	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas 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. First Year Retention Rate 79 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
19	Saint Edward's University	78	83.69	1,040 – 1,230	28351	47743	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Saint Edward’s University is a Roman Catholic school, affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. It’s somewhat selective and boasts a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 250 Hilltoppers compete in the Lone Star Conference. Some sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. First Year Retention Rate 78 % Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,743
20	University of St Thomas	78	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas University of St Thomas Houston, TX The University of St. Thomas’s motto is “Crescamus in Christo” – “Let us grow in Christ.” A Catholic school that opened in 1947, it was named after St. Thomas Aquinas. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is the most popular undergraduate major by far. UST also has a satellite campus in Conroe, Texas. First Year Retention Rate 78 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
21	The University of Texas at El Paso	77.4	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
22	University of Dallas	77	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas University of Dallas Irving, TX “Veritatem, Justitiam Diligite” is the motto of the University of Dallas, which translates to “Love Ye Truth and Justice.” The Crusaders compete in the NCAA Division III without football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. First Year Retention Rate 77 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
23	University of North Texas	76.84	72.23	990 – 1,240	14675	46304	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas University of North Texas Denton, TX Located in Denton, the University of North Texas’s acceptance rate is 72% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 69% of students at the University of North Texas currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 76% and its four year graduation rate is 40%. Computer and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,304
24	The University of Texas at Tyler	76.8	94.02	1,020 – 1,220	14043	49355	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Based in Tyler, The University of Texas at Tyler accepts 94% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of students attending The University of Texas at Tyler will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 77 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,043 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,355
25	University of Houston-Clear Lake	75.26	83.4	990 – 1,170	10488	52098	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX Based in Houston, the University of Houston-Clear Lake accepts 83% of applicants and requires $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 45% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 75 % Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $10,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,098
26	Lubbock Christian University	74	75.89	950 – 1,190	25351	46464	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX Based in Lubbock, Lubbock Christian University accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,464
27	Texas A&M International University	74	45.96	890 – 1,080	3833	37327	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX Located in Laredo, Texas A&M International University’s acceptance rate is 46% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 60% of students attending Texas A&M International University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 74 % Acceptance Rate 46.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $3,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,327
28	Sam Houston State University	73.25	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 73 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
29	Criswell College	73	91.67	1,090 – 1,150	11464	42026	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Criswell College Dallas, TX Criswell College was founded in 1970, originally named the Criswell Bible Institute. This Baptist Christian school offers up to Master's degree, and it has very small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1. andGeneral Studies are commonly chosen undergraduate majors. First Year Retention Rate 73 % Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,026
30	St. Mary's University	73	97.76	890 – 1,310	20562	44130	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX St. Mary’s University is the oldest Catholic university in the state – the Roman Catholic Society of Mary opened it in 1852 at St. Mary’s Institute. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees and 52 programs, with many students currently studying Law. First Year Retention Rate 73 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,130
31	Southwestern Assemblies of God University	72	84.23	960 – 1,130	19834	37425	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX Found in Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s acceptance rate is 84%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 91% of students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Southwestern Assemblies of God......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,425
32	Stephen F Austin State University	71.7	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
33	Tarleton State University	71.54	52.56	--	15363	46729	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more First Year Retention Rate 72 % 4.6% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
34	East Texas Baptist University	71	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas 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 First Year Retention Rate 71 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
35	University of the Incarnate Word	71	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 71 % Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
36	Texas College	70	42.6	--	10901	27901	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas College Tyler, TX Found in Tyler, Texas College accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. Approximately 5% of students attending Texas College will receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students continued studying at Texas College after completing their first......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,901
37	University of North Texas at Dallas	70	93.86	800 – 1,040	9109	51716	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, the University of North Texas at Dallas accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 41% of students attending the University of North Texas at Dallas will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 70% and its four year graduation......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $9,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,716
38	West Texas A & M University	69.63	58.63	960 – 1,160	17182	44399	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX Found in Canyon, West Texas A & M University accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 62% of students at West Texas A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. 69% of students decide to stay at West Texas A......Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 16.1% Acceptance Rate 58.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,399
39	Texas Woman's University	69.55	96.13	950 – 1,160	10763	48773	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas Woman's University Denton, TX Found in Denton, Texas Woman's University’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 61% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 70 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $10,763 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
40	Houston Christian University	69.3	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Houston Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and......Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
41	The University of Texas at Arlington	69.3	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
42	Midwestern State University	69	87.38	950 – 1,160	11798	46637	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Located in Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They require $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $11,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,637
43	Western Technical College	69	92.59	--	29837	35035	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Western Technical College El Paso, TX Based in El Paso, Western Technical College accepts 93% of applicants and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and . About 3% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Western Technical College, there is a 69% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,035
44	Angelo State University	68.7	83.01	940 – 1,170	12518	41050	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Angelo State University San Angelo, TX Located in San Angelo, Angelo State University accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 59% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 69 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $12,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,050
45	Texas Southern University	68	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 68% and its four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 68 % Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
46	University of Houston-Downtown	67.09	89.96	890 – 1,080	14269	49120	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX Located in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown’s acceptance rate is 90%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 19% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,120
47	Texas A&M University-Kingsville	67	92.29	900 – 1,110	10474	44882	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX Located in Kingsville, Texas A&M University-Kingsville accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Texas A&M University-Kingsville currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 67 % Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $10,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,882
48	Hardin-Simmons University	65.33	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas 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 First Year Retention Rate 65 % 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
49	Dallas Baptist University	64.4	88.84	980 – 1,230	30275	45138	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Located in Dallas, Dallas Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 89%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $16,006 on average. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 64 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,138
50	McMurry University	64	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas 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 First Year Retention Rate 64 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
51	Lamar University	62.7	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 63 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
52	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	62.4	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas 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 First Year Retention Rate 62 % 8.2% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
53	Schreiner University	62	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more First Year Retention Rate 62 % Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
54	Texas Lutheran University	62	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas 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 First Year Retention Rate 62 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
55	Concordia University Texas	61	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas 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 First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
56	The University of Texas Permian Basin	61	93.07	910 – 1,130	10143	50020	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX Found in Odessa, The University of Texas Permian Basin accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 61 % Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,020
57	Wade College	60	87.38	--	21023	28055	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Wade College Dallas, TX Located in Dallas, Wade College accepts 87% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students at Wade College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 60% of students continued studying at Wade College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 60 % Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,055
58	Texas A&M University-Commerce	58.3	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % 9.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
59	Sul Ross State University	58	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas 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 First Year Retention Rate 58 % 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
60	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	58	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 58 % Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
61	Our Lady of the Lake University	57	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
62	Paul Quinn College	57	33.81	760 – 970	18118	27021	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Paul Quinn College accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $18,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,021
63	South Texas College	57	0	--	1414	28239	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas South Texas College McAllen, TX First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,239
64	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	56.78	80.14	940 – 1,190	13320	41785	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 56% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more First Year Retention Rate 57 % Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
65	Del Mar College	56.37	54.2	--	4322	59213	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Del Mar College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 25% of students at Del Mar College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 56 % Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
66	University of Houston-Victoria	55	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 55 % Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
67	Grayson College	53	92.59	--	6394	36417	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Grayson College Denison, TX Based in Denison, Grayson College accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $100 to apply. About 75% of students at Grayson College will receive institutional grant aid. 53% of students continued studying at Grayson College after completing their first year....Read more First Year Retention Rate 53 % Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,417
68	Huston-Tillotson University	53	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more First Year Retention Rate 53 % Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
69	Jarvis Christian University	53	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 53% first year......Read more First Year Retention Rate 53 % Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
70	Brazosport College	52	0	--	5659	37347	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX First Year Retention Rate 52 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,347
71	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	50	89.93	--	14684	33366	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas College of Biblical Studies-Houston Houston, TX Found in Houston, the College of Biblical Studies-Houston accepts 90% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 22% of students attending the College of Biblical Studies-Houston currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,366
72	Dallas Christian College	50	84.03	800 – 1,080	22463	39868	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Dallas Christian College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Dallas Christian College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 96% of students attending Dallas Christian College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 50 % Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 800 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $22,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,868
73	Galveston College	49	99.9	--	8085	34299	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Galveston College Galveston, TX Located in Galveston, Galveston College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 33% of students at Galveston College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more First Year Retention Rate 49 % Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,085 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,299
74	Howard Payne University	48	67.69	920 – 1,130	25768	38212	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas 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 First Year Retention Rate 48 % Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
75	North American University	46	22.7	--	13702	32221	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas North American University Stafford, TX Located in Stafford, North American University accepted 23% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate 46 % 31.4% Acceptance Rate 22.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
76	Wayland Baptist University	44	55.96	840 – 1,010	20222	44159	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Found in Plainview, Wayland Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 56%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of students at Wayland Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 44%....Read more First Year Retention Rate 44 % 7.4% Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $20,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,159
77	Texas Wesleyan University	41	62.39	970 – 1,120	21169	44773	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX Based in Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 89% of students at Texas Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 41% and around 17%......Read more First Year Retention Rate 41 % Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $21,169 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,773
78	Arlington Baptist University	35	79.23	--	26503	32206	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX Located in Arlington, Arlington Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 79% and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of students at Arlington Baptist University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 35% and around 14% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more First Year Retention Rate 35 % Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,206
79	Abilene Christian University	0	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
80	Amberton University	0	63.88	--	0	63721	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Amberton University Garland, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
81	American InterContinental University-Houston	0	92.44	--	18558	27823	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas American InterContinental University-Houston Houston, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,823
82	Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas	0	100	--	32728	59213	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas Dallas, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
83	Austin Community College District	0	46.66	--	3502	38647	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Austin Community College District Austin, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 46.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,502 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
84	Baptist Health System School of Health Professions	0	0	--	0	73262	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Baptist Health System School of Health Professions San Antonio, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,262
85	Chamberlain University-Texas	0	84.62	--	32247	59213	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Chamberlain University-Texas Houston, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,247 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
86	College of the Mainland	0	0	--	3442	59213	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas College of the Mainland Texas City, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
87	Collin County Community College District	0	98.36	--	8071	38984	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,984
88	Dallas College	0	100	--	4068	35493	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Dallas College Dallas, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,493
89	Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus	0	0	--	25240	58951	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus Round Rock, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
90	Galen Health Institutes-Dallas	0	0	--	0	58951	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Galen Health Institutes-Dallas Richardson, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
91	Galen Health Institutes-Houston	0	0	--	0	58951	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Galen Health Institutes-Houston Houston, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
92	Grace School of Theology	0	100	--	0	49343	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Grace School of Theology Conroe, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,343
93	Hallmark University	0	100	--	10153	46666	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Hallmark University San Antonio, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,666
94	Houston Community College	0	100	--	6033	31319	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Houston Community College Houston, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,319
95	Lone Star College System	0	100	--	11049	32889	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,889
96	Midland College	0	57.65	--	6396	38470	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Midland College Midland, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,470
97	Navarro College	0	0	--	12099	31865	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Navarro College Corsicana, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,865
98	Odessa College	0	72.46	--	4300	34867	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Odessa College Odessa, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,867
99	Prairie View A & M University	0	74.41	870 – 1,040	14065	36350	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
100	Remington College-Dallas Campus	0	50.99	--	27674	26884	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Remington College-Dallas Campus Dallas, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 51.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,884
101	San Antonio College	0	85.39	--	5832	59213	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas San Antonio College San Antonio, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,832 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
102	San Jacinto Community College	0	0	--	7674	59213	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
103	South University-Austin	0	50	--	25434	34115	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas South University-Austin Round Rock, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
104	Southwest University at El Paso	0	0	--	17365	29611	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Southwest University at El Paso El Paso, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,365 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,611
105	Southwestern Christian College	0	55.52	--	15275	50472	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Southwestern Christian College Terrell, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,472
106	Strayer University-Texas	0	0	--	17517	36582	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Strayer University-Texas Farmers Branch, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
107	Texas A&M University-Central Texas	0	95.92	--	437	50382	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,382
108	Texas A&M University-College Station	0	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
109	Texas A&M University-San Antonio	0	92	850 – 1,070	13263	43479	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $13,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,479
110	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso	0	0	--	0	59612	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso El Paso, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,612
111	The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest	0	100	--	25723	59213	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest Houston, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
112	The King's University	0	100	870 – 1,130	23878	30883	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The King's University Southlake, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,878 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,883
113	The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary	0	52.75	1,050 – 1,260	11654	63721	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,654 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
114	The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	0	28.16	--	0	89371	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,371
115	The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	0	94.2	--	0	73887	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,887
116	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center	0	21.62	--	0	72924	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,924
117	The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston	0	94.2	--	0	82535	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,535
118	Trinity Valley Community College	0	96.53	--	4327	59213	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,327 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
119	Tyler Junior College	0	28.16	--	9148	33789	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,789
120	University of Houston	0	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas University of Houston Houston, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
121	Weatherford College	0	54.05	--	8264	59213	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Weatherford College Weatherford, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 54.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
122	West Coast University-Dallas	0	92.86	--	25957	96114	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas West Coast University-Dallas Richardson, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,957 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
123	Western Technical College	0	92.59	--	5799	58542	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by First Year Retention Rate in Texas Western Technical College El Paso, TX First Year Retention Rate -- Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542