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Rank	Institution	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $16,401 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843
2	University of Arizona	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 Pacific-12 Conference. Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $18,144 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,665
3	Rice University	8	1,510 – 1,570	20587	79751	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,587 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
4	University of North Texas	72.23	990 – 1,240	14675	46304	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 69% of students at the University of North Texas currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 76% and its four year graduation rate is 40%. Computer and......Read more Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,304
5	The University of Texas at Austin	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
6	University of Houston	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Houston Houston, TX Acceptance Rate 73.9% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $13,738 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,768
7	North American University	22.7	--	13702	32221	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) North American University Stafford, TX Located in Stafford, North American University accepted 23% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Acceptance Rate 22.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
8	The University of Texas at Arlington	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Found in Arlington, The University of Texas at Arlington accepts 81% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 68% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
9	The University of Texas at El Paso	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,333 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,978
10	The University of Texas at Dallas	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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). Acceptance Rate 65.1% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $13,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,249
11	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $19,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
12	Baylor University	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
13	East Central University	58.15	930 – 1,180	9355	40677	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 55% of students attending East Central University will receive grant aid from the school. 61% of students continued their......Read more Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $9,355 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,677
14	Texas Christian University	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Acceptance Rate 44.5% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $39,005 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,435
15	Texas A&M University-College Station	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Acceptance Rate 57.3% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $21,610 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,386
16	Texas Tech University	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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. Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $16,773 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,588
17	Oral Roberts University	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 93% of students at Oral Roberts University currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 80% and around 49% of students will......Read more Acceptance Rate 98.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $24,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,112
18	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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. Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,291 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,855
19	University of Central Oklahoma	81.76	1,010 – 1,180	18893	43074	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK Based in Edmond, the University of Central Oklahoma’s acceptance rate is 82% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 53% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $3,080 each. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,074
20	Southern Methodist University	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	45792	65556	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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. 69% of students receive institutional grant aid. Acceptance Rate 63.4% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $45,792 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,556
21	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $8,353 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,960
22	Saint Edward's University	83.69	1,040 – 1,230	28351	47743	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 250 Hilltoppers compete in the Lone Star Conference. Some sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,743
23	Grand Canyon University	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 960 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $22,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,280
24	The University of Texas at San Antonio	86.79	1,010 – 1,220	10831	46340	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 60% of students at The University of Texas at San Antonio currently receive grant......Read more Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $10,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,340
25	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
26	Texas State University	89.08	990 – 1,210	15307	46716	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $15,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,716
27	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,991 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,933
28	Northern Arizona University	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Acceptance Rate 89.6% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $16,544 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,308
29	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – 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 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $6,978 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,812
30	Arizona State University Digital Immersion	64.11	860 – 1,020	0	52843	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ Acceptance Rate 64.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,843

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

89.9%

1,090 – 1,320

$16,401

$52,843

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

86.1%

1,100 – 1,330

$18,144

$47,665

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

8.0%

1,510 – 1,570

$20,587

$79,751

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

72.2%

990 – 1,240

$14,675

$46,304

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

26.6%

1,230 – 1,500

$18,036

$60,896

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

73.9%

1,160 – 1,340

$13,738

$52,768

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

22.7%

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$13,702

$32,221

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

81.3%

1,020 – 1,240

$14,956

$60,902

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

99.9%

880 – 1,100

$10,333

$37,978

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

65.1%

1,170 – 1,420

$13,464

$57,249

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

76.6%

1,140 – 1,340

$19,900

$52,216

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

51.3%

1,180 – 1,380

$49,727

$56,532

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

58.2%

930 – 1,180

$9,355

$40,677

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

44.5%

1,190 – 1,380

$39,005

$60,435

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

57.3%

1,170 – 1,400

$21,610

$59,386

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by International Student Concentration – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

72.7%