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Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas

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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 in Texas 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 in Texas 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 in Texas 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	The University of Texas at El Paso	6.40993159361541	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
5	Saint Edward's University	6.06980273141123	83.69	1,040 – 1,230	28351	47743	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
6	University of North Texas	5.81865434594282	72.23	990 – 1,240	14675	46304	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
7	University of Houston	4.26397735314933	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
8	The University of Texas at Arlington	4.12765144276706	81.29	1,020 – 1,240	14956	60902	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
9	The University of Texas at Austin	3.60149174214171	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
10	Texas Christian University	3.57717041800643	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
11	Southern Methodist University	3.01507537688442	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	45792	65556	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
12	The University of Texas at Dallas	2.71634615384615	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
13	Baylor University	2.68314742236961	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
14	San Jacinto Community College	2.48879270366363	0	--	7674	59213	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
15	Tyler Junior College	1.77111716621253	28.16	--	9148	33789	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
16	Texas Tech University	1.56509695290859	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
17	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	1.50193798449612	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
18	Texas State University	1.34930643127364	89.08	990 – 1,210	15307	46716	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
19	Austin Community College District	1.27388535031847	46.66	--	3502	38647	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
20	Texas A&M University-College Station	1.21428052061368	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
21	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	1.11821086261981	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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
22	The University of Texas at San Antonio	0.920559154449369	86.79	1,010 – 1,220	10831	46340	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Texas 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