2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference

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The percentage of instructors who are full time is one measure of overall academic and financial health of a given institution. In general, colleges and universities that employ more adjunct and part-time instructors are seen as less desirable as these faculty are often paid less and only work limited hours in their academic roles. But, this ranking is not always a strong indicator of academic quality.

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Rank	Institution	% of Instructors Who Are Full Time	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Dallas Baptist University	82.9932	88.84	980 – 1,230	30275	45138	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 83 % 7.4% 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
2	West Texas A & M University	81.6705	58.63	960 – 1,160	17182	44399	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 82 % 2.0% 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
3	Texas A&M University-Kingsville	75.9901	92.29	900 – 1,110	10474	44882	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 76 % 1.3% 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
4	The University of Texas at Tyler	75.3775	94.02	1,020 – 1,220	14043	49355	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 75 % 9.0% 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
5	Angelo State University	74.2718	83.01	940 – 1,170	12518	41050	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 74 % 2.5% 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
6	Western Oregon University	71.0611	98.71	1,010 – 1,230	15249	42537	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Located in Monmouth, Western Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 99%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 88% of students at Western Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $3,982 each. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 71 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $15,249 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,537
7	Midwestern State University	66.2857	87.38	950 – 1,160	11798	46637	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 66 % 2.5% 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
8	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus	63.4921	91.66	860 – 1,080	6683	33619	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM Based in Portales, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus accepts 92% of applicants and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 38% of students attending Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. At Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, there is a......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $6,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,619
9	University of Arkansas-Fort Smith	60.472	81.47	1,010 – 1,180	10387	35925	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR Based in Fort Smith, the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 60 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate 81.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $10,387 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,925
10	Texas A&M International University	57.7367	45.96	890 – 1,080	3833	37327	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 58 % 0.7% 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
11	Cameron University	51.4706	100	850 – 1,040	11094	33447	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference Cameron University Lawton, OK Based in Lawton, Cameron University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 53% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,447
12	Lubbock Christian University	50	75.89	950 – 1,190	25351	46464	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 50 % 10.9% 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
13	Saint Edward's University	49.6951	83.69	1,040 – 1,230	28351	47743	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 50 % 3.2% 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
14	Texas Woman's University	47.3016	96.13	950 – 1,160	10763	48773	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 6.2% 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
15	Western New Mexico University	46.8182	100	--	8712	31166	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Found in Silver City, Western New Mexico University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 35% of students at Western New Mexico University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 12.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,166
16	The University of Texas Permian Basin	45.9375	93.07	910 – 1,130	10143	50020	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 15.3% 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
17	Oklahoma Christian University	24.734	97.07	1,040 – 1,280	21810	43281	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Lone Star Conference Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK Known as the Bald Eagles, there are 392 athletes at Oklahoma Christian University. You’ll also find a Bald Eagle on their seal and sideline, where Eagle cheers them on. 98% receive grant aid, and OC also provides its full-time students with laptops, iPhones, and iPads. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % 26.3% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,810 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,281