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Rank	Institution	% Degrees to International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Rice University	11.51	8	1,510 – 1,570	20587	79751	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 12 8.3% 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
2	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	11.06	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 11 15.0% Acceptance Rate 76.6% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $41,209 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,391
3	Oral Roberts University	10.9	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 11 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
4	LeTourneau University	7.81	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 8 7.0% Acceptance Rate 38.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $27,007 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,058
5	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	6.91	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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. % Degrees to International Students 7 22.1% 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
6	Midwestern State University	6.1	93.47	950 – 1,160	11798	46637	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Located in Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University’s acceptance rate is 93%. They require $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 6 28.2% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $11,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,637
7	University of Arizona	5.79	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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. % Degrees to International Students 6 3.4% 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
8	Dallas Baptist University	5.43	88.84	980 – 1,230	30275	45138	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Located in Dallas, Dallas Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 89%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 89% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $16,006 on average. The first year retention rate is 64%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 13.1% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $30,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,138
9	The University of Texas Permian Basin	4.94	93.07	910 – 1,130	10143	50020	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX Found in Odessa, The University of Texas Permian Basin accepts 93% of applicants. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 21.7% Acceptance Rate 93.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,020
10	Abilene Christian University	4.89	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX % Degrees to International Students 5 Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,311 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,727
11	Texas A&M International University	4.48	45.96	920 – 1,120	3833	37327	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX Located in Laredo, Texas A&M International University’s acceptance rate is 46% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 60% of students attending Texas A&M International University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 1.1% Acceptance Rate 46.0% SAT Score 920 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $3,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,327
12	University of the Incarnate Word	4.44	98.15	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, the University of the Incarnate Word’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 99% of students attending the University of the Incarnate Word will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 10.4% Acceptance Rate 98.2% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
13	Texas A&M University-Kingsville	4.27	90.92	890 – 1,100	10474	44882	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 $25 for undergraduate applications. About 86% of students attending Texas A&M University-Kingsville currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 20.3% Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,882
14	Southern Methodist University	3.85	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	45792	65556	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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. % Degrees to International Students 4 23.6% 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
15	University of Houston	3.62	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest University of Houston Houston, TX % Degrees to International Students 4 11.3% 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
16	Texas Christian University	3.58	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General are the most common undergraduate majors. % Degrees to International Students 4 24.6% 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
17	The University of Texas at Austin	3.55	26.64	1,250 – 1,490	18036	60896	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 4 6.3% Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
18	University of North Texas	3.51	72.23	990 – 1,240	14675	46304	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 4 10.7% 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
19	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	3.48	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 3 29.0% 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
20	The University of Texas at Arlington	3.39	81.29	990 – 1,240	14956	60902	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 3 15.5% Acceptance Rate 81.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,956 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,902
21	Baylor University	3.29	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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. % Degrees to International Students 3 26.2% 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
22	The University of Texas at Dallas	3.24	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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). % Degrees to International Students 3 19.2% 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
23	The University of Texas at El Paso	3.08	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 3 27.2% 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
24	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	2.97	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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. % Degrees to International Students 3 19.7% 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
25	University of Central Oklahoma	2.81	81.76	930 – 1,180	18893	43074	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK Based in Edmond, the University of Central Oklahoma’s acceptance rate is 82% and requires $40 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 66%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 16.4% Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,074
26	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	2.79	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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. % Degrees to International Students 3 21.4% 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
27	University of Houston-Downtown	2.59	89.96	890 – 1,080	14269	49120	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX Located in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown’s acceptance rate is 90%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 19% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 3.7% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,269 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,120
28	Texas Woman's University	2.09	96.13	950 – 1,160	10763	48773	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest Texas Woman's University Denton, TX Found in Denton, Texas Woman's University’s acceptance rate is 96% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 61% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 33.2% Acceptance Rate 96.1% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $10,763 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
29	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	2	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 2 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	The University of Texas at Tyler	1.87	94.02	1,020 – 1,220	14043	49355	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Based in Tyler, The University of Texas at Tyler accepts 94% of applicants. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 75% of students attending The University of Texas at Tyler will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 40.1% Acceptance Rate 94.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $14,043 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,355
31	Texas Tech University	1.62	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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. % Degrees to International Students 2 29.6% 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
32	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	1.35	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 1 45.8% 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
33	The University of Texas at San Antonio	1.28	86.79	1,010 – 1,220	10831	46340	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 1 25.6% 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
34	Texas A&M University-College Station	1.19	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 1 3.3% 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
35	Sam Houston State University	1.06	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Found in Huntsville, Sam Houston State University accepted 90% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 7% of students at Sam Houston State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 11.7% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $14,556 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,337
36	Grand Canyon University	1.03	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Found in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention......Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 2.0% 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
37	Texas State University	0.49	89.08	990 – 1,210	15307	46716	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Southwest 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 % Degrees to International Students 0 15.5% 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