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Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

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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	Dine College	100	0	--	5916	23195	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Dine College Tsaile, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,195
2	Southwest University at El Paso	100	0	--	16906	29611	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southwest University at El Paso El Paso, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,906 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,611
3	Southwestern Christian College	100	0	--	16706	50472	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southwestern Christian College Terrell, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,706 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,472
4	The King's University	100	60.64	870 – 1,130	13940	30883	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The King's University Southlake, TX Found in Southlake, The King's University accepts 61% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 36% of students attending The King's University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 50% and 47% of students will graduate in four years. The top three......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 870 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $13,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,883
5	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center	100	0	--	0	72924	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 100 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,924
6	The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston	97.7654	0	--	0	82535	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 98 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,535
7	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center	95.1515	30.23	--	0	84007	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 95 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 30.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,007
8	Texas A&M University-College Station	88.8497	57.43	1,170 – 1,400	21437	59386	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 53% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 89 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 57.4% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
9	Austin College	87.395	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	23462	45242	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 87 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
10	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	85.8675	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	19561	46855	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 86 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $19,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
11	The University of Texas at Austin	84.1887	26.64	1,260 – 1,500	17942	60896	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 84 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $17,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
12	Western Technical College	84	84.91	--	5294	35035	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Western Technical College El Paso, TX Based in El Paso, Western Technical College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 33% of students at Western Technical College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 84 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,035
13	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	83.6304	94.19	870 – 1,090	5282	35812	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 55% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 84 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $5,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
14	New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology	83.1461	44.49	1,080 – 1,320	11551	54530	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers 28 degree programs. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. NMT is a space-grant school with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 83 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $11,551 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,530
15	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	83.047	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	18574	52216	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Southeastern Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 83 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
16	Rice University	82.9615	8	1,510 – 1,570	23589	79751	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 83 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $23,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
17	Prairie View A & M University	82.1429	79.31	870 – 1,080	14448	36350	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 52% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 82 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,448 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
18	Brookline College-Tucson	81.8182	0	--	17385	32705	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Brookline College-Tucson Tucson, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 82 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,385 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
19	Texas College	81.8182	0	--	10958	27901	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas College Tyler, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 82 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,958 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,901
20	West Texas A & M University	81.713	98.68	960 – 1,160	15572	44399	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX Found in Canyon, West Texas A & M University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 58% of students at West Texas A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. 70% of students decide to stay at West Texas A......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 82 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $15,572 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,399
21	Angelo State University	81.2672	83.01	940 – 1,170	14048	41050	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 74% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 81 % 9.4% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $14,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,050
22	University of Houston	80.7592	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	14309	52768	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Houston Houston, TX Found in Houston, the University of Houston’s acceptance rate is 74%. They require $75 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 56% of students attending the University of Houston currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 81 % 2.2% Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $14,309 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
23	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso	78.8732	0	--	0	63721	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso El Paso, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 79 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
24	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	78.4689	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41864	65391	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus is located just north of a wildlife sanctuary and the Willow Creek Reservoir. Alumni of the school have gone on to have impressive careers as astronauts, scientists, military members, authors, athletes, and politicians....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 78 % 8.7% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,864 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
25	Texas State University	78.1573	89.32	990 – 1,210	15716	46716	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 78 % 4.2% Acceptance Rate 89.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,716 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,716
26	New Mexico Highlands University	77.9661	0	--	11062	38952	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 78 % 27.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,062 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,952
27	University of Advancing Technology	77.7778	98.06	950 – 1,180	27286	39016	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Located in Tempe, the University of Advancing Technology’s acceptance rate is 98%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 24% of students at the University of Advancing Technology will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and 41% of students will earn......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 78 % 9.7% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $27,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,016
28	Sam Houston State University	77.7033	90.26	930 – 1,130	14737	45337	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 8% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 78 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,737 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
29	Southwestern University	77.4194	43.05	1,160 – 1,320	32228	49249	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southwestern University Georgetown, TX A small liberal arts school, Southwestern University offers 98% of attending students institutional grants, $31,958 on average. With nearly 40 majors, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science are the most popular options. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 77 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $32,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,249
30	Trinity University	77.135	25.92	1,360 – 1,500	32224	55224	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Trinity University San Antonio, TX Trinity University is a private school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. A whopping 100% of students receive institutional grants to help lower the cost of attendance, averaging $33,514 each. The school has produced entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, actresses, politicians, and more. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 77 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $32,224 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
31	The University of Texas at San Antonio	76.6551	86.79	1,010 – 1,220	10959	46340	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 64% of students at The University of Texas at San Antonio currently receive grant......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 77 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,340
32	The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	76.5625	80	--	0	73887	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 77 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,887
33	Lamar University	76.0148	86.41	940 – 1,160	9814	47077	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 76 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $9,814 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
34	University of Arizona	75.9099	86.14	1,110 – 1,370	19055	47665	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Big Twelve Conference. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 76 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $19,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
35	Stephen F Austin State University	74.8126	93.99	970 – 1,180	14959	43144	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 77% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 72%......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 75 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
36	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	74.6429	88.58	980 – 1,200	15233	42933	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 57% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 75 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $15,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
37	The University of Texas at Tyler	74.6269	94.02	1,020 – 1,220	14476	49355	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 66% of students attending The University of Texas at Tyler will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 75 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,476 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,355
38	The University of Texas at Dallas	74.584	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	14916	57249	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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). % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 75 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $14,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
39	Texas A&M University-Kingsville	74.2389	90.92	990 – 1,110	12812	44882	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX Located in Kingsville, Texas A&M University-Kingsville accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $40 for undergraduate applications. About 77% of students attending Texas A&M University-Kingsville currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 74 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $12,812 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,882
40	Langston University	73.4848	0	--	10496	29691	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Langston University Langston, OK % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 73 % 8.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,496 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,691
41	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	73.029	88.97	890 – 1,130	10719	32960	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $7,305 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 73 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,719 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
42	Northeastern State University	72.905	99.59	970 – 1,140	12410	41207	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Located in Tahlequah, Northeastern State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 51% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 73 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 99.6% SAT Score 970 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $12,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,207
43	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	72.3879	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	17779	52843	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 87% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 72 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $17,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
44	Texas Tech University	71.9463	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16919	52588	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 72 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
45	University of North Texas	71.405	72.23	990 – 1,240	15965	46304	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 70% of students at the University of North Texas currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 77% and its four year graduation rate is 42%. Computer and......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 71 % 13.7% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $15,965 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,304
46	Northern Arizona University	70.5663	89.61	990 – 1,190	16371	47308	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Information Technology, though there are 176 degree programs available. 98% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,702 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 71 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $16,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
47	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	70.2532	95.18	910 – 1,180	6347	37150	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 95% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 76% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 70 % 1.8% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $6,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
48	University of Tulsa	70	61.51	1,220 – 1,510	13095	54779	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK Royal blue, old gold, and crimson are the official colors of the University of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricanes compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer, among others. Alumni include inventors, businessmen, actors, scientists, and politicians. UT’s student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 70 % 6.4% Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $13,095 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,779
49	Trinity Valley Community College	69.9531	0	--	5015	59213	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 70 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
50	Midwestern State University	69.1318	93.52	910 – 1,110	11215	46637	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Located in Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University’s acceptance rate is 94%. They require $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 69 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 910 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $11,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,637
51	St. John's College	67.8571	53.15	1,300 – 1,480	25209	33770	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) St. John's College Santa Fe, NM St. John’s College sits in the shadow of Atalaya Mountain. A very small school, it should come as no surprise that the student-to-faculty ratio is low – 8 to 1. The mascot of the New Mexico branch is the axolotl. 93% of students receive institutional grants. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 68 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 53.2% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $25,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,770
52	Southern Methodist University	67.7558	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	48179	65556	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. 67% of students receive institutional grant aid. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 68 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $48,179 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,556
53	University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center	67.2941	0	--	0	52216	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 67 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
54	Texas Christian University	66.5763	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	41848	60435	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 80% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 93% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 67 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $41,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
55	The University of Texas at El Paso	66.3248	99.92	870 – 1,090	9305	37978	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 31% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 79% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 66 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $9,305 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
56	Baylor University	66.0316	51.28	1,230 – 1,420	47001	56532	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 91% will stay on after they complete their first year. 81% graduate within six years. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 66 % 4.5% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $47,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
57	The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	64.4951	0	--	0	89371	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 64 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,371
58	The University of Texas at Arlington	63.3446	79.9	1,010 – 1,250	13755	60902	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 80% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 79.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $13,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
59	Hardin-Simmons University	62.987	90	1,010 – 1,210	19811	44392	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 5.2% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
60	University of Central Oklahoma	62.7968	78.12	970 – 1,180	18660	43074	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK Based in Edmond, the University of Central Oklahoma’s acceptance rate is 78% and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 55% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $2,903 each. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 78.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,660 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,074
61	Tyler Junior College	62.5448	0	--	9292	33789	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 63 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,292 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,789
62	Arizona State University Digital Immersion	62.4652	66.69	860 – 1,020	0	52843	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ Based in Scottsdale, Arizona State University Digital Immersion accepts 67% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of students attending Arizona State University Digital Immersion currently receive grant aid from the school. At Arizona State University Digital Immersion,......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 62 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
63	Abilene Christian University	62.2685	66.03	1,090 – 1,290	28760	46727	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Located in Abilene, Abilene Christian University accepts 66% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 62 % 6.1% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $28,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
64	St. Mary's University	61.8497	97.76	890 – 1,310	20412	44130	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 51 programs, with many students currently studying Law. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 62 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,130
65	Prescott College	61.3333	94.51	1,020 – 1,260	23377	33539	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Prescott College Prescott, AZ Located in Prescott, Prescott College’s acceptance rate is 95%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 91% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 74% of students continued their studies at......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 61 % 73.6% Acceptance Rate 94.5% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $23,377 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,539
66	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus	61.3139	91.66	860 – 1,080	6416	33619	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM Based in Portales, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus accepts 92% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 74% of students attending Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. At Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, there is......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 61 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $6,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,619
67	Navajo Technical University	61.1111	0	--	5301	23280	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Navajo Technical University Crownpoint, NM % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 61 % 7.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,301 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,280
68	University of North Texas at Dallas	60.5263	84.45	850 – 1,100	7586	51716	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, the University of North Texas at Dallas accepts 84% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 88% 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 65% and its four year graduation......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 61 % 2.6% Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,586 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,716
69	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	60.3448	63.54	890 – 1,110	12747	41785	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 64%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 54% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 64% and its four year graduation rate is 20%. The three most popular majors among......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 60 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate 63.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $12,747 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
70	Texas A&M University-San Antonio	60.3175	92.8	850 – 1,080	11568	43479	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, Texas A&M University-San Antonio accepts 93% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 41% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Texas A&M University-San Antonio, there is a 66% first year retention rate and......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 60 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $11,568 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,479
71	Southwestern Oklahoma State University	59.9379	100	930 – 1,140	14410	42896	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK Found in Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 72% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 60 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
72	Southeastern Oklahoma State University	59.9174	76.43	980 – 1,190	9075	40734	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK Located in Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s acceptance rate is 76%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 84% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 63% and its four year graduation rate is 18%. Many students attending this school......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 60 % 0.4% Acceptance Rate 76.4% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $9,075 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,734
73	Tarleton State University	59.4152	89.55	990 – 1,170	16159	46729	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 85% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 59 % 0.9% Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $16,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
74	University of Dallas	58.9623	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	29209	45950	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 59 % 0.8% Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $29,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
75	East Central University	58.4112	58.15	930 – 1,180	8565	40677	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) East Central University Ada, OK Located in Ada, East Central University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 41% of students attending East Central University will receive grant aid from the school. 61% of students continued their......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 58 % 9.5% Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $8,565 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,677
76	Laredo College	57.8544	0	--	5363	27435	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Laredo College Laredo, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 58 % 6.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,435
77	Texas Southern University	57.7086	96.91	820 – 1,010	13584	32986	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 66% and its four......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 58 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 96.9% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $13,584 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
78	Del Mar College	57.6923	0	--	3593	32526	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 58 % 0.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,593 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,526
79	Texas Lutheran University	57.3034	95.71	1,050 – 1,250	25119	48125	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 1.6% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $25,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
80	University of the Southwest	57.1429	45.39	830 – 1,050	17243	36600	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 45% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $17,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
81	Sul Ross State University	56.6845	98.71	910 – 1,130	14454	34340	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 71% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 2.4% Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,454 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
82	University of Houston-Clear Lake	56.5923	90.52	980 – 1,160	14059	52098	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX Based in Houston, the University of Houston-Clear Lake accepts 91% of applicants and requires $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 33% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 0.0% Acceptance Rate 90.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,059 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,098
83	Parker University	56.5445	0	--	29928	44181	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Parker University Dallas, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,181
84	South Texas College	55.8882	0	--	1844	28239	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) South Texas College McAllen, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 56 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,239
85	McMurry University	55.5556	57.04	960 – 1,170	20723	38647	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 98% 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 56 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
86	Western Technical College	55.5556	82.86	--	26838	35035	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Western Technical College El Paso, TX Based in El Paso, Western Technical College accepts 83% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 1% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Western Technical College, there is a 89% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 56 % 12.3% Acceptance Rate 82.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,838 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,035
87	Texas A&M International University	55.2743	44.37	890 – 1,100	5644	37327	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX Located in Laredo, Texas A&M International University’s acceptance rate is 44% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 52% 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 78%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 4.3% Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $5,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,327
88	St Philip's College	55.0459	0	--	4884	35018	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) St Philip's College San Antonio, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,018
89	Oklahoma City University	54.7826	77.02	1,070 – 1,280	24051	42312	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City University has a 77% acceptance rate, and 99% of enrolled students receive institutional aid. On the field, the Stars wear blue and white and are cheered on by their mascot, a ram named Starsky. A NAIA Division I school, the average athletic scholarship is $8,577. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 55 % 2.3% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $24,051 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,312
90	Saint Edward's University	54.2484	81.42	1,000 – 1,260	28766	47743	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 12 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 54 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $28,766 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,743
91	Baptist Health System School of Health Professions	54	100	--	0	73262	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Baptist Health System School of Health Professions San Antonio, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 10.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,262
92	East Texas Baptist University	53.9568	57.76	930 – 1,120	25092	41759	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 100% 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 5.7% Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $25,092 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
93	Northwestern Oklahoma State University	53.8961	65.45	880 – 1,080	10492	39997	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK Found in Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s acceptance rate is 65% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 88% of students attending Northwestern Oklahoma State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 65% and its four year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 54 % 1.5% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,492 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,997
94	Galen Health Institutes-Houston	53.211	0	--	29159	58951	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Galen Health Institutes-Houston Houston, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 25.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,159 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
95	Grayson College	52.8634	0	--	6724	36417	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Grayson College Denison, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 53 % 5.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,724 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,417
96	Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus	52.3256	0	--	28423	58951	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus Round Rock, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 52 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,423 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
97	University of Houston-Downtown	52.1368	89.96	940 – 1,110	10832	49120	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 25% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 52 % 4.1% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $10,832 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,120
98	University of Houston-Victoria	51.6667	95.9	1,000 – 1,190	6754	44888	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 72% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 52 % 2.9% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $6,754 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
99	The University of Texas Permian Basin	51.2987	94.89	920 – 1,140	13563	50020	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX Found in Odessa, The University of Texas Permian Basin accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 90% 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 51 % 11.7% Acceptance Rate 94.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,020
100	Cameron University	51.1962	0	--	11320	33447	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Cameron University Lawton, OK % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,447
101	Palo Alto College	50.9091	0	--	4805	33233	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Palo Alto College San Antonio, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 10.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,233
102	Wiley University	50.8475	0	--	7149	28078	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 16.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,149 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
103	Oklahoma Panhandle State University	50.6667	68.3	890 – 1,080	7326	39089	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK Located in Goodwell, Oklahoma Panhandle State University accepts 68% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 66% of students attending Oklahoma Panhandle State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 51 % 30.0% Acceptance Rate 68.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $7,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,089
104	Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology	49.6933	0	--	10869	44523	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 50 % 14.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,869 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,523
105	Lubbock Christian University	49.4118	73.1	980 – 1,230	24544	46464	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX Based in Lubbock, Lubbock Christian University accepted 73% 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 49 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $24,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,464
106	Texas Woman's University	49.389	96.12	930 – 1,140	11636	48773	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas Woman's University Denton, TX Found in Denton, Texas Woman's University’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,636 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
107	Galveston College	49.1071	0	--	7804	34299	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Galveston College Galveston, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 8.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,299
108	Alvin Community College	48.249	0	--	9268	38693	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Alvin Community College Alvin, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 19.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,268 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,693
109	University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma	48.1481	65.82	1,080 – 1,250	8070	35520	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK Based in Chickasha, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 54% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Science and Arts of......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 17.9% Acceptance Rate 65.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $8,070 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,520
110	Texas A&M University-Central Texas	47.9798	100	--	1794	50382	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,382
111	Our Lady of the Lake University	47.5728	65.78	880 – 1,100	16999	41195	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 66% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 99% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 48 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 65.8% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $16,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
112	Oklahoma Baptist University	47.191	49.41	970 – 1,080	23839	42581	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University accepted 49% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 72% and its four year......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 27.3% Acceptance Rate 49.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $23,839 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
113	Northland Pioneer College	46.5969	0	--	9817	29631	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Northland Pioneer College Holbrook, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 1.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,631
114	Nelson University	46.4789	89.02	890 – 1,090	22359	37425	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Nelson University Waxahachie, TX Found in Waxahachie, Nelson University’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 87% of students at Nelson University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Nelson University, there is a 75% first year retention rate and around 19% of......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 4.0% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $22,359 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,425
115	Northwest Vista College	45.898	0	--	5813	35741	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 46 % 4.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,813 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,741
116	San Antonio College	45.4106	0	--	5183	34318	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) San Antonio College San Antonio, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,183 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,318
117	Howard Payne University	45.2174	67.37	890 – 1,200	25750	38212	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 67%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 8.7% Acceptance Rate 67.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $25,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
118	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	45.0704	95.76	980 – 1,220	27651	48368	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 53% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 11.0% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $27,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
119	Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City	44.9198	0	--	6926	35073	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 45 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,073
120	University of St Thomas	44.3114	89.92	980 – 1,210	20599	49971	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 3.6% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
121	East Texas A&M University	44.2169	92.24	930 – 1,160	12327	43157	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) East Texas A&M University Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, East Texas A&M University’s acceptance rate is 92% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 61% of students attending East Texas A&M University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 92.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $12,327 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
122	Cochise County Community College District	44.0329	0	--	8247	33836	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Cochise County Community College District Sierra Vista, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,247 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,836
123	Schreiner University	44	88.2	970 – 1,170	22884	45527	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 99% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 67% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 12.8% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $22,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
124	University of the Incarnate Word	43.5414	98.14	910 – 1,150	23363	47625	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 100% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 8.8% Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $23,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
125	Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio	43.038	64.5	630 – 850	27907	58951	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 6% of students attending Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 43 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 64.5% SAT Score 630 – 850 Avg. Net Price $27,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
126	Rogers State University	42.9293	81.84	890 – 970	15314	39324	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Rogers State University Claremore, OK Located in Claremore, Rogers State University’s acceptance rate is 82% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 15% of students attending Rogers State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 43 % 20.8% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 890 – 970 Avg. Net Price $15,314 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
127	Western New Mexico University	42.5101	0	--	9477	31166	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 43 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,166
128	North American University	42	100	--	16303	32221	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) North American University Stafford, TX Located in Stafford, North American University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 95% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 39.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,303 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
129	Northern New Mexico College	41.6058	0	--	8837	34377	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Northern New Mexico College Espanola, NM % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,377
130	Texas Wesleyan University	40.9449	69.16	1,020 – 1,100	26416	44773	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX Based in Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students at Texas Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 61% and around 22%......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 41 % 85.8% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $26,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,773
131	Austin Community College District	40.4706	0	--	5466	38647	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Austin Community College District Austin, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 1.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
132	Murray State College	40.2597	0	--	12844	33903	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Murray State College Tishomingo, OK % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,903
133	San Jacinto Community College	40.1023	0	--	12397	35337	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 8.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,337
134	LeTourneau University	40	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	29799	51058	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 7.1% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $29,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
135	Brookline College-Albuquerque	39.5349	0	--	31827	32705	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Brookline College-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 40 % 20.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
136	College of the Mainland	39.1635	0	--	3252	36164	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) College of the Mainland Texas City, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 39 % 18.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,252 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,164
137	Midland College	38.9503	0	--	5071	38470	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Midland College Midland, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 39 % 4.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,470
138	Concordia University Texas	38.0165	91.25	860 – 1,120	24723	48058	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 100% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 38 % 31.4% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 860 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
139	Oral Roberts University	37.931	98.9	1,120 – 1,310	25808	39112	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Based in Tulsa, Oral Roberts University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 96% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 52% of students will......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 38 % 8.3% Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $25,808 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
140	Rose State College	37.5	0	--	12036	33124	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Rose State College Midwest City, OK % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 38 % 11.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,124
141	Hallmark University	37.234	51.34	--	12053	46666	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Hallmark University San Antonio, TX Found in San Antonio, Hallmark University accepts 51% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 20% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students are given $1,878 each. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 37 % 0.2% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,666
142	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	36.3636	0	--	672	33366	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) College of Biblical Studies-Houston Houston, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $672 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,366
143	Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development	36.1111	97.47	780 – 1,010	15381	20816	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Santa Fe, NM Found in Santa Fe, the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development’s acceptance rate is 97%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 93% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 3.7% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 780 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,381 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,816
144	Southwestern Adventist University	35.8209	78.36	920 – 1,210	20466	43643	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX Located in Keene, Southwestern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $9,712 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 19.2% Acceptance Rate 78.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,643
145	Galen Health Institutes-Dallas	35.5072	0	--	30010	58951	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Galen Health Institutes-Dallas Richardson, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 36 % 44.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,010 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
146	Huston-Tillotson University	35.3383	39.09	850 – 1,250	20355	38342	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 39% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 18% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 35 % 9.6% Acceptance Rate 39.1% SAT Score 850 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $20,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
147	Houston Community College	34.8134	0	--	5734	31319	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Houston Community College Houston, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 35 % 4.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,319
148	Dallas College	34.2623	0	--	3177	35493	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Dallas College Dallas, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 34 % 9.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,177 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,493
149	GateWay Community College	33.5463	0	--	13821	42262	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 34 % 23.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,821 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,262
150	Navarro College	33.5404	0	--	11647	59213	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Navarro College Corsicana, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 34 % 12.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,647 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
151	The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest	33.4802	100	--	27774	31970	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest Houston, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,970
152	Dallas Christian College	33.3333	21.8	810 – 1,070	24001	39868	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Dallas Christian College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Dallas Christian College accepts 22% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending Dallas Christian College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 47.6% Acceptance Rate 21.8% SAT Score 810 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $24,001 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,868
153	Houston Christian University	32.8612	84.44	990 – 1,190	21282	44595	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 84% 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 33 % 32.2% Acceptance Rate 84.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,282 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
154	Glendale Community College	32.475	0	--	12607	37269	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 6.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
155	West Coast University-Texas	32.3077	100	--	25417	96114	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) West Coast University-Texas Richardson, TX Based in Richardson, West Coast University-Texas’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 17% of students at West Coast University-Texas will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 67% of students will......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 1.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,417 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
156	Jarvis Christian University	32.1739	0	--	9082	27077	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 32 % 3.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
157	Wade College	30.7692	0	--	17441	28055	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Wade College Dallas, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 31 % 3.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,055
158	Southwestern Christian University	30.3571	62.06	900 – 1,050	20528	34574	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southwestern Christian University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southwestern Christian University accepts 62% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 24.1% Acceptance Rate 62.1% SAT Score 900 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $20,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,574
159	Odessa College	30.2961	0	--	7371	34867	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Odessa College Odessa, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 9.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,371 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,867
160	Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology	29.798	100	860 – 1,060	29916	44028	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Tulsa, OK % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 21.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $29,916 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,028
161	Wayland Baptist University	29.7386	55.96	900 – 1,120	20446	44159	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Found in Plainview, Wayland Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 56%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students at Wayland Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 45%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 30 % 9.1% Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $20,446 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,159
162	Pima Medical Institute-Tucson	29.0598	0	--	0	37302	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % 7.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,302
163	Southern Nazarene University	29.0456	0	--	23295	48255	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % 15.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
164	Yavapai College	28.7709	0	--	8929	35028	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Yavapai College Prescott, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % 9.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028
165	Scottsdale Community College	28.6432	0	--	14504	39059	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % 10.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,504 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,059
166	Amberton University	28.5714	0	--	0	63721	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Amberton University Garland, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 29 % 18.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
167	Eastern Arizona College	28.481	0	--	9400	33246	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 28 % 26.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,246
168	Mesa Community College	27.9443	0	--	12951	38702	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 28 % 6.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,951 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,702
169	Oklahoma Wesleyan University	27.2727	66.17	930 – 1,110	27312	55700	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, OK Found in Bartlesville, Oklahoma Wesleyan University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Oklahoma Wesleyan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 2.7% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $27,312 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,700
170	Brazosport College	26.8571	0	--	11311	37347	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 2.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,347
171	Arizona Christian University	26.7717	70.62	920 – 1,160	32514	39524	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 97% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 27 % 28.3% Acceptance Rate 70.6% SAT Score 920 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $32,514 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
172	Collin County Community College District	26.0535	0	--	6970	38984	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 26 % 3.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,970 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,984
173	Lone Star College System	25.8962	0	--	11686	32889	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 26 % 8.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,686 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,889
174	Weatherford College	25.8427	0	--	9086	36014	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Weatherford College Weatherford, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 26 % 7.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,086 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,014
175	Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix	25.7143	100	--	36352	32840	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Located in Phoenix, Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix’s acceptance rate is 100% and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 68% and around 0% of students will......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 26 % 34.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,352 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
176	South University-Austin	25.5319	50	--	26168	34115	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) South University-Austin Round Rock, TX Located in Round Rock, South University-Austin’s acceptance rate is 50% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 18% of students attending South University-Austin will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 26 % 23.4% Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
177	Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson	25.4545	100	--	33771	32840	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson Tucson, AZ Located in Tucson, Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson will receive institutional grant aid. 50% of students continued their studies......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % 27.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,771 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
178	Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe	25	100	--	29819	32840	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe Tempe, AZ Found in Tempe, Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe accepts 100% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $49 to apply. Approximately 4% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe currently receive grant aid from the school. They receive $2,000 on average. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % 0.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,819 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
179	Brookline College-Phoenix	25	0	--	27550	32705	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 25 % 5.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
180	Criswell College	23.913	100	1,090 – 1,150	5865	42026	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 24 % 26.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $5,865 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,026
181	Paradise Valley Community College	23.1818	0	--	13296	41597	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 23 % 11.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,296 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
182	Phoenix College	21.9796	0	--	12661	36674	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 22 % 9.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,661 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,674
183	Arlington Baptist University	21.875	0	--	25267	32206	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 22 % 35.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,267 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,206
184	Paul Quinn College	20.9302	40.28	840 – 990	12709	27021	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Paul Quinn College accepted 40% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 88% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 21 % Acceptance Rate 40.3% SAT Score 840 – 990 Avg. Net Price $12,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,021
185	South Mountain Community College	20.5534	0	--	13152	35633	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) South Mountain Community College Phoenix, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 21 % 2.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,152 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,633
186	The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary	20.4678	57.71	1,050 – 1,260	16497	53001	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth, TX Based in Fort Worth, The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s acceptance rate is 58%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 40% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 20 % 61.4% Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $16,497 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,001
187	Randall University	20.4082	57.86	890 – 1,040	19928	41012	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Randall University Moore, OK Based in Moore, Randall University’s acceptance rate is 58%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students attending Randall University will receive institutional grant aid. At Randall University, there is a 56% first year retention rate and around 8% of......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 20 % 26.5% Acceptance Rate 57.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,012
188	Oklahoma Christian University	20.3008	96.54	1,010 – 1,250	22391	43281	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. 99% receive grant aid, and OC also provides its full-time students with laptops, iPhones, and iPads. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 20 % 17.9% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $22,391 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,281
189	Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas	20.2899	100	--	37109	32840	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $49 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of students at Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 20 % 11.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
190	Dallas Baptist University	16.4286	88.84	990 – 1,230	30057	45138	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 96% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $19,529 on average. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 16 % 80.2% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,057 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,138
191	Bryan University	15.0442	100	--	20323	32146	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Bryan University Tempe, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 15 % 3.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,323 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,146
192	Grace School of Theology	13.9535	0	--	0	63721	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Grace School of Theology Conroe, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 14 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
193	Ottawa University-Surprise	11.8644	78.15	880 – 1,110	34037	49139	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 78% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 50% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 12 % 17.1% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $34,037 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
194	Mid-America Christian University	11.4907	91.76	930 – 1,010	17585	39265	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK Based in Oklahoma City, Mid-America Christian University accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 73% of students attending Mid-America Christian University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 11 % 18.3% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $17,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
195	Center for Advanced Legal Studies	10	32.81	--	12257	43827	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Center for Advanced Legal Studies Houston, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 10 % 30.0% Acceptance Rate 32.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,257 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,827
196	Justice University	10	0	--	13238	0	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Justice University Chandler, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 10 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,238 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $0
197	Grand Canyon University	9.8594	78.91	1,030 – 1,120	22928	47280	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 93% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 10 % 8.6% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $22,928 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
198	American InterContinental University System	9.3671	97.94	--	14726	27823	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ Located in Chandler, American InterContinental University System’s acceptance rate is 98% and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 26% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 36% and 19% of students will......Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 9 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,726 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,823
199	Denver College of Nursing-Houston	8.8235	0	--	0	80184	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Denver College of Nursing-Houston Houston, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 9 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,184
200	Rio Salado College	8.4071	0	--	8733	42314	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 8 % 6.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,733 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,314
201	Pathways College	5.5556	100	--	0	63721	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Pathways College Phoenix, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 6 % Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
202	Remington College-Online Dallas	4.878	0	--	24413	26884	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Remington College-Online Dallas Dallas, TX % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 5 % Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $24,413 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,884
203	University of Phoenix-Arizona	3.9146	0	--	13599	35359	#203 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 4 % 7.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,359
204	Aspen University	0.8658	0	--	0	29448	#204 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Aspen University Phoenix, AZ % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 1 % 73.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,448