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Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)

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Rank	Institution	% First Year International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	North American University	21.4285714285714	22.7	--	13702	32221	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 21 Acceptance Rate 22.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
2	Rice University	16.235504014273	8	1,510 – 1,570	20587	79751	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 16 1.5% Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,587 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
3	Houston Community College	11.9377374678269	100	--	6033	31319	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Houston Community College Houston, TX % First Year International Students 12 13.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,319
4	East Central University	11.6216216216216	58.15	930 – 1,180	9355	40677	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 12 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
5	Oral Roberts University	9.59666203059805	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 10 19.9% 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
6	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	7.33229329173167	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 7 3.1% 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
7	The University of Texas at El Paso	6.40993159361541	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 6 0.2% 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
8	University of Arizona	6.0711945839703	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 6 29.9% 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
9	Saint Edward's University	6.06980273141123	83.69	1,040 – 1,230	28351	47743	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 6 2.2% Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,743
10	University of North Texas	5.81865434594282	72.23	990 – 1,240	14675	46304	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 6 3.4% 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
11	University of Central Oklahoma	4.83570985740856	81.76	1,010 – 1,180	18893	43074	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 5 134.2% 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
12	University of Houston	4.26397735314933	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Houston Houston, TX % First Year International Students 4 6.7% 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
13	The University of Texas at Arlington	4.12765144276706	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 4 32.8% 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
14	Rio Salado College	3.88936905790838	0	--	9003	42314	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ % First Year International Students 4 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,314
15	The University of Texas at Austin	3.60149174214171	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 4 9.4% 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
16	Texas Christian University	3.57717041800643	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 4 21.1% 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	Southern Methodist University	3.01507537688442	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	45792	65556	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 3 12.3% 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
18	The University of Texas at Dallas	2.71634615384615	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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). % First Year International Students 3 30.2% 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
19	Baylor University	2.68314742236961	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 3 13.3% Acceptance Rate 51.3% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $49,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,532
20	San Jacinto Community College	2.48879270366363	0	--	7674	59213	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX % First Year International Students 2 85.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
21	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	2.2893420546364	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 2 6.0% 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
22	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	1.96570472605604	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 2 8.6% 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
23	Tyler Junior College	1.77111716621253	28.16	--	9148	33789	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX % First Year International Students 2 20.3% Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,789
24	Texas Tech University	1.56509695290859	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 2 2.2% 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
25	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	1.50193798449612	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 2 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
26	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	1.45579105116677	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 1 7.2% 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	Texas State University	1.34930643127364	89.08	990 – 1,210	15307	46716	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 1 97.3% 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
28	Austin Community College District	1.27388535031847	46.66	--	3502	38647	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Austin Community College District Austin, TX % First Year International Students 1 25.5% Acceptance Rate 46.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,502 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
29	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	1.25733445096396	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 1 13.6% 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
30	Arizona State University Digital Immersion	1.21750575847318	64.11	860 – 1,020	0	52843	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ % First Year International Students 1 11.7% 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
31	Texas A&M University-College Station	1.21428052061368	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 1 13.8% 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
32	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	1.11821086261981	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 1 13.2% 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
33	Northern Arizona University	1.00493330897131	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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. % First Year International Students 1 64.8% 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
34	The University of Texas at San Antonio	0.920559154449369	86.79	1,010 – 1,220	10831	46340	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – 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 % First Year International Students 1 2.7% 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
35	Grand Canyon University	0.6009320578857	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ % First Year International Students 1 11.0% 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