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Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest

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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Rice University	1535	8	1,510 – 1,570	20587	79751	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,535 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	Southern Methodist University	1423	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	45792	65556	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,423 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
3	Trinity University	1402	25.92	1,330 – 1,490	32264	55224	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Trinity University San Antonio, TX Trinity University is a private school affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. A whopping 99% of students receive institutional grants to help lower the cost of attendance, averaging $31,314 each. The school has produced entrepreneurs, athletes, actors, actresses, politicians, and more. Est. Median SAT 1,402 Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $32,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,224
4	St. John's College	1380	52.79	1,300 – 1,480	28368	33770	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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. 92% of students receive institutional grants. Est. Median SAT 1,380 Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $28,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,770
5	The University of Texas at Austin	1348	26.64	1,250 – 1,490	18036	60896	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,348 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
6	University of Tulsa	1328	61.5	1,220 – 1,510	23681	54779	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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. Est. Median SAT 1,328 Acceptance Rate 61.5% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $23,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,779
7	Texas Christian University	1283	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,283 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
8	The University of Texas at Dallas	1283	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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). Est. Median SAT 1,283 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
9	Texas A&M University-College Station	1278	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,278 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
10	Baylor University	1277	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,277 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
11	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	1258	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,258 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
12	University of Houston	1249	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest University of Houston Houston, TX Est. Median SAT 1,249 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	University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center	1243	97.07	1,140 – 1,350	0	52216	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK Found in Oklahoma City, the University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center accepts 97% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. Approximately 0% of students attending the University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,243 Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,216
14	Southwestern University	1240	43.05	1,160 – 1,320	30687	49249	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Southwestern University Georgetown, TX A small liberal arts school, Southwestern University offers 98% of attending students institutional grants, $30,608 on average. With nearly 40 majors, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science are the most popular options. Est. Median SAT 1,240 Acceptance Rate 43.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,687 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,249
15	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	1239	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,239 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
16	University of Dallas	1235	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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. Est. Median SAT 1,235 Acceptance Rate 53.4% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $31,221 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,950
17	New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology	1229	54.05	1,130 – 1,330	9133	54530	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 10 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Est. Median SAT 1,229 Acceptance Rate 54.1% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $9,133 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,530
18	Austin College	1214	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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. Est. Median SAT 1,214 Acceptance Rate 47.7% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,242
19	University of Arizona	1212	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,212 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
20	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	1203	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,203 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
21	Texas Tech University	1200	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,200 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
22	LeTourneau University	1178	38.01	1,030 – 1,350	27007	51058	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,178 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
23	Oklahoma City University	1174	77.02	1,070 – 1,280	23143	42312	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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. Est. Median SAT 1,174 1.3% Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,312
24	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	1159	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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. Est. Median SAT 1,159 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
25	The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary	1155	52.75	1,050 – 1,260	11654	63721	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth, TX Based in Fort Worth, The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s acceptance rate is 53%. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 29% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,155 Acceptance Rate 52.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,654 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
26	Northern Arizona University	1145	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Information Technology, though there are 176 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. Est. Median SAT 1,145 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
27	University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma	1145	55.77	1,080 – 1,210	8685	35520	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK Based in Chickasha, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 93% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma,......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,145 10.6% Acceptance Rate 55.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $8,685 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,520
28	San Jacinto Community College	1140	100	1,070 – 1,210	7674	35337	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX Based in Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 1% of students at San Jacinto Community College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,140 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $7,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,337
29	Texas Lutheran University	1140	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 Est. Median SAT 1,140 Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,600 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,125
30	Oral Roberts University	1139	98.9	1,020 – 1,260	24347	39112	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,139 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
31	Prescott College	1139	98.57	1,020 – 1,260	23163	33539	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Prescott College Prescott, AZ Located in Prescott, Prescott College’s acceptance rate is 99%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 97% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 75% of students continued their studies at......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,139 Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $23,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,539
32	Oklahoma Christian University	1138	97.07	1,010 – 1,270	21810	43281	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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. 98% receive grant aid, and OC also provides its full-time students with laptops, iPhones, and iPads. Est. Median SAT 1,138 1.8% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $21,810 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,281
33	Saint Edward's University	1135	83.69	1,040 – 1,230	28351	47743	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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. Est. Median SAT 1,135 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
34	Abilene Christian University	1129	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Est. Median SAT 1,129 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
35	Criswell College	1120	91.67	1,090 – 1,150	11464	42026	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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. Est. Median SAT 1,120 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,464 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,026
36	The University of Texas at Tyler	1120	94.02	1,020 – 1,220	14043	49355	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,120 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
37	The University of Texas at San Antonio	1115	86.79	1,010 – 1,220	10831	46340	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,115 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
38	The University of Texas at Arlington	1114	81.29	990 – 1,240	14956	60902	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,114 1.4% 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
39	University of North Texas	1114	72.23	990 – 1,240	14675	46304	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,114 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
40	Hardin-Simmons University	1110	86.2	1,010 – 1,210	21321	44392	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,110 2.8% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
41	Oklahoma Baptist University	1110	55.68	1,010 – 1,210	25099	42581	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University accepted 56% 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 68% and its four year......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,110 Acceptance Rate 55.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
42	Dallas Baptist University	1104	88.84	980 – 1,230	30275	45138	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,104 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
43	Texas State University	1100	89.08	990 – 1,210	15307	46716	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,100 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
44	Tarleton State University	1095	52.56	1,010 – 1,180	15363	46729	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Located in Stephenville, Tarleton State University accepted 53% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 80% of students attending Tarleton State University will receive institutional grant aid to make......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,095 0.0% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
45	Arizona Christian University	1090	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ Located in Glendale, Arizona Christian University accepted 74% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 96% of students at Arizona Christian University will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,090 Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $32,397 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,524
46	Houston Christian University	1090	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Houston Christian University Houston, TX Based in Houston, Houston Christian University accepted 85% 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 Est. Median SAT 1,090 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score 990 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $20,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,595
47	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	1085	95.76	990 – 1,180	29904	48368	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 99% of students at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,085 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
48	St. Mary's University	1084	97.76	890 – 1,310	20562	44130	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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. Est. Median SAT 1,084 Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score 890 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $20,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,130
49	University of St Thomas	1080	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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. Est. Median SAT 1,080 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 960 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,469 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,971
50	University of Houston-Clear Lake	1075	91.73	980 – 1,170	10488	52098	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX Based in Houston, the University of Houston-Clear Lake accepts 92% of applicants and requires $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 45% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,075 0.5% Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $10,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,098
51	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	1074	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 Est. Median SAT 1,074 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
52	Lubbock Christian University	1070	73.19	950 – 1,190	25351	46464	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 Est. Median SAT 1,070 Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,464
53	McMurry University	1065	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 96% 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 Est. Median SAT 1,065 Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
54	University of Advancing Technology	1065	95.15	950 – 1,180	21148	39016	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ Located in Tempe, the University of Advancing Technology’s acceptance rate is 95%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 93% of students at the University of Advancing Technology will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 79% and 30% of students will earn......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,065 Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,016
55	Southwestern Adventist University	1064	55.52	920 – 1,210	20198	43643	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX Located in Keene, Southwestern Adventist University’s acceptance rate is 56%. They require $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students receive $10,653 each. The first year retention rate is 70%....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,064 0.4% Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 920 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $20,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,643
56	Oklahoma Wesleyan University	1060	77.03	960 – 1,160	26811	55700	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, OK Found in Bartlesville, Oklahoma Wesleyan University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending Oklahoma Wesleyan University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,060 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $26,811 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,700
57	Southeastern Oklahoma State University	1060	80.34	970 – 1,150	8064	40734	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK Located in Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. About 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 71% and its four year graduation rate is 16%. Many students attending this school......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,060 1.0% Acceptance Rate 80.3% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $8,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,734
58	Stephen F Austin State University	1060	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Based in Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Stephen F Austin State University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 71%......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,060 Acceptance Rate 74.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $15,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,144
59	West Texas A & M University	1060	58.63	960 – 1,160	17182	44399	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX Found in Canyon, West Texas A & M University accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 62% of students at West Texas A & M University will receive grant aid from the school. 69% of students decide to stay at West Texas A......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,060 Acceptance Rate 58.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $17,182 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,399
60	Angelo State University	1055	83.01	940 – 1,170	12518	41050	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 59% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,055 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 940 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $12,518 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,050
61	East Central University	1055	58.15	930 – 1,180	9355	40677	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 Est. Median SAT 1,055 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
62	Grand Canyon University	1055	60.36	960 – 1,150	22239	47280	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,055 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
63	Midwestern State University	1055	93.47	950 – 1,160	11798	46637	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,055 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
64	Southern Nazarene University	1055	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southern Nazarene University accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,055 Acceptance Rate 77.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,825 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,255
65	Texas Woman's University	1055	96.13	950 – 1,160	10763	48773	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,055 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
66	University of Central Oklahoma	1055	81.76	930 – 1,180	18893	43074	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,055 3.7% 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
67	Texas Wesleyan University	1050	62.39	950 – 1,150	21169	44773	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX Based in Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan University accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 89% of students at Texas Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 63% and around 17%......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,050 0.5% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,169 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,773
68	Lamar University	1045	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,045 Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,077
69	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	1044	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,044 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
70	Texas A&M University-Commerce	1040	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce, TX Found in Commerce, Texas A&M University-Commerce’s acceptance rate is 75% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Texas A&M University-Commerce will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,040 Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $11,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,157
71	Northeastern State University	1035	99.35	930 – 1,140	11153	41207	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Located in Tahlequah, Northeastern State University’s acceptance rate is 99%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 55% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,035 Acceptance Rate 99.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,207
72	University of the Incarnate Word	1035	98.15	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,035 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
73	Howard Payne University	1030	67.69	920 – 1,140	25768	38212	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Howard Payne University Brownwood, TX Based in Brownwood, Howard Payne University’s acceptance rate is 68%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 91% of students at Howard Payne University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,030 0.5% Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $25,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,212
74	Sam Houston State University	1030	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,030 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
75	East Texas Baptist University	1025	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest East Texas Baptist University Marshall, TX Located in Marshall, East Texas Baptist University accepts 58% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. About 99% 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 Est. Median SAT 1,025 Acceptance Rate 57.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $24,388 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,759
76	Nelson University	1020	84.23	930 – 1,110	19834	37425	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Nelson University Waxahachie, TX Found in Waxahachie, Nelson University’s acceptance rate is 84%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 91% of students at Nelson University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Nelson University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and around 40% of......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,020 2.4% Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $19,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,425
77	Texas A&M International University	1020	45.96	920 – 1,120	3833	37327	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,020 3.6% 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
78	The University of Texas Permian Basin	1020	93.07	910 – 1,130	10143	50020	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,020 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
79	Southwestern Oklahoma State University	1015	100	890 – 1,140	14761	42896	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 85% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,015 1.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
80	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	1010	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 1,010 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
81	Northwestern Oklahoma State University	1000	66.43	890 – 1,110	12067	39997	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK Found in Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s acceptance rate is 66% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 88% of students attending Northwestern Oklahoma State University will receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,000 0.5% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $12,067 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,997
82	Randall University	1000	44.81	920 – 1,080	17827	41012	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Randall University Moore, OK Based in Moore, Randall University’s acceptance rate is 45%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending Randall University will receive institutional grant aid. At Randall University, there is a 57% first year retention rate and around 6% of......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,000 5.8% Acceptance Rate 44.8% SAT Score 920 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $17,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,012
83	Sul Ross State University	1000	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Found in Alpine, Sul Ross State University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 48% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,000 Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,340
84	Texas A&M University-Texarkana	1000	80.14	890 – 1,110	13320	41785	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Based in Texarkana, Texas A&M University-Texarkana’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $30 to apply. Approximately 68% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 60% and its four year graduation rate is 19%. The three most popular majors among......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,000 6.1% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $13,320 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,785
85	The King's University	1000	100	870 – 1,130	23878	30883	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest The King's University Southlake, TX Found in Southlake, The King's University accepts 100% of applicants and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 0% of students attending The King's University will receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and 13% of students will graduate in......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,000 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $23,878 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,883
86	Texas A&M University-Kingsville	995	90.92	890 – 1,100	10474	44882	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 995 1.0% 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
87	Concordia University Texas	990	91.06	860 – 1,120	23621	48058	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 99% of students attending Concordia University Texas currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Est. Median SAT 990 10.8% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
88	Our Lady of the Lake University	990	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, Our Lady of the Lake University accepts 72% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at Our Lady of the Lake University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 990 2.1% Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $17,961 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,195
89	The University of Texas at El Paso	990	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 990 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
90	Oklahoma Panhandle State University	985	97.07	890 – 1,080	5274	39089	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK Located in Goodwell, Oklahoma Panhandle State University accepts 97% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 74% of students attending Oklahoma Panhandle State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 985 2.0% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $5,274 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,089
91	Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology	985	97.28	890 – 1,080	10889	44523	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Okmulgee, OK Found in Okmulgee, Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology accepts 97% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 985 Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,523
92	University of Houston-Downtown	985	89.96	890 – 1,080	14269	49120	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 985 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
93	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	980	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – 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 Est. Median SAT 980 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
94	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus	970	91.66	860 – 1,080	6683	33619	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM Based in Portales, Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus accepts 92% of applicants and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 38% of students attending Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid. At Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, there is a......Read more Est. Median SAT 970 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $6,683 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,619
95	Ottawa University-Surprise	970	39.88	860 – 1,080	35030	49139	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Ottawa University-Surprise Surprise, AZ Located in Surprise, Ottawa University-Surprise’s acceptance rate is 40% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Ottawa University-Surprise currently receive grant aid from the school. 44% of students decide to stay at Ottawa University-Surprise after completing their first year....Read more Est. Median SAT 970 1.0% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $35,030 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,139
96	Prairie View A & M University	970	77.94	860 – 1,080	14065	36350	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX Located in Prairie View, Prairie View A & M University accepted 78% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at Prairie View A & M University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more Est. Median SAT 970 1.6% Acceptance Rate 77.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $14,065 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,350
97	Texas A&M University-San Antonio	965	92	850 – 1,080	13263	43479	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX Based in San Antonio, Texas A&M University-San Antonio accepts 92% of applicants and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 51% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Texas A&M University-San Antonio, there is a 63% first year retention rate and......Read more Est. Median SAT 965 0.5% Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $13,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,479
98	Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology	960	76.87	860 – 1,060	29383	44028	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Tulsa, OK Found in Tulsa, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 9% of students at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 960 Acceptance Rate 76.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $29,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,028
99	Cameron University	945	100	850 – 1,040	11094	33447	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Cameron University Lawton, OK Based in Lawton, Cameron University’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 53% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Est. Median SAT 945 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,094 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,447
100	New Mexico Highlands University	945	94.81	850 – 1,040	15106	38952	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM Est. Median SAT 945 Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $15,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,952
101	University of the Southwest	945	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM Based in Hobbs, the University of the Southwest accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students at the University of the Southwest currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 945 Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $20,438 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,600
102	Dallas Christian College	936	84.03	750 – 1,110	22463	39868	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Dallas Christian College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Dallas Christian College accepts 84% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 96% of students attending Dallas Christian College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 936 0.5% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 750 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $22,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,868
103	Rogers State University	936	66.83	800 – 1,070	13953	39324	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Rogers State University Claremore, OK Located in Claremore, Rogers State University’s acceptance rate is 67% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending Rogers State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 936 Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 800 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $13,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,324
104	Schreiner University	935	85.3	820 – 1,050	21786	45527	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 85% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Schreiner University will receive institutional grant aid. At Schreiner University, there is a 66% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Est. Median SAT 935 12.6% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 820 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
105	Southwestern Christian University	930	80.34	850 – 1,010	20714	34574	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Southwestern Christian University Bethany, OK Based in Bethany, Southwestern Christian University accepts 80% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 930 Acceptance Rate 80.3% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $20,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,574
106	University of Houston-Victoria	930	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX Based in Victoria, the University of Houston-Victoria accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. About 63% of students at the University of Houston-Victoria currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 930 Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $9,912 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,888
107	Huston-Tillotson University	925	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Based in Austin, Huston-Tillotson University accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $25 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 52% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is......Read more Est. Median SAT 925 Acceptance Rate 67.7% SAT Score 830 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $19,638 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,342
108	Wayland Baptist University	925	55.96	840 – 1,010	20222	44159	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX Found in Plainview, Wayland Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 56%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of students at Wayland Baptist University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 44%....Read more Est. Median SAT 925 Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 840 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $20,222 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,159
109	University of North Texas at Dallas	920	93.86	800 – 1,040	9109	51716	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, the University of North Texas at Dallas accepts 94% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 41% 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 70% and its four year graduation......Read more Est. Median SAT 920 Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $9,109 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,716
110	Texas Southern University	915	93.35	820 – 1,010	15021	32986	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Texas Southern University Houston, TX Located in Houston, Texas Southern University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $42 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. About 84% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 57% and its four......Read more Est. Median SAT 915 0.5% Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 820 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
111	Langston University	902	0	760 – 1,040	10589	29691	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Langston University Langston, OK Est. Median SAT 902 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score 760 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $10,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,691
112	Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development	895	100	780 – 1,010	14334	20816	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 100%. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts......Read more Est. Median SAT 895 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 780 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $14,334 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,816
113	Paul Quinn College	865	33.81	760 – 970	18118	27021	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX Found in Dallas, Paul Quinn College accepted 34% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 865 Acceptance Rate 33.8% SAT Score 760 – 970 Avg. Net Price $18,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,021
114	Jarvis Christian University	845	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Jarvis Christian University Hawkins, TX Based in Hawkins, Jarvis Christian University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 73% of students at Jarvis Christian University will receive grant aid from the school. At Jarvis Christian University, there is a 49% first year......Read more Est. Median SAT 845 Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 760 – 930 Avg. Net Price $10,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,077
115	Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio	744	64.5	630 – 850	28479	58951	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 7% of students attending Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 744 Acceptance Rate 64.5% SAT Score 630 – 850 Avg. Net Price $28,479 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
116	Alvin Community College	0	0	--	5121	38693	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Alvin Community College Alvin, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,121 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,693
117	Amberton University	0	63.88	--	0	63721	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Amberton University Garland, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 63.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
118	American InterContinental University System	0	92.44	--	14394	27823	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ Located in Chandler, American InterContinental University System’s acceptance rate is 92% and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 14% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 20% and 8% of students will......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,823
119	American InterContinental University-Houston	0	92.44	--	18558	27823	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest American InterContinental University-Houston Houston, TX Found in Houston, American InterContinental University-Houston accepts 92% of applicants and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 33% of students attending American InterContinental University-Houston will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 92.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,823
120	Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas	0	100	--	32728	32840	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
121	Arizona College of Nursing-Phoenix	0	100	--	34731	32840	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 87% and around 0% of students will......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,731 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
122	Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson	0	100	--	28338	32840	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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. 75% of students continued their studies......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
123	Arlington Baptist University	0	79.23	--	26503	32206	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX Located in Arlington, Arlington Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 79% and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 82% of students at Arlington Baptist University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 44% and around 14% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,206
124	Aspen University	0	87.5	--	0	29448	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Aspen University Phoenix, AZ Based in Phoenix, Aspen University accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,448
125	Austin Community College District	0	46.66	--	3502	38647	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Austin Community College District Austin, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 46.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,502 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
126	Baptist Health System School of Health Professions	0	0	--	0	73262	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Baptist Health System School of Health Professions San Antonio, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,262
127	Brazosport College	0	0	--	5659	37347	#127 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,347
128	Brookline College-Albuquerque	0	58.22	--	37566	32705	#128 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Brookline College-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM Found in Albuquerque, Brookline College-Albuquerque accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 0% of students at Brookline College-Albuquerque currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,566 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
129	Brookline College-Phoenix	0	85.97	--	0	32705	#129 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
130	Brookline College-Tucson	0	0	--	18645	32705	#130 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Brookline College-Tucson Tucson, AZ Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
131	Bryan University	0	100	--	20495	32146	#131 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Bryan University Tempe, AZ Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,495 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,146
132	Center for Advanced Legal Studies	0	91.67	--	10914	43827	#132 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Center for Advanced Legal Studies Houston, TX Found in Houston, Center for Advanced Legal Studies accepted 92% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $0 on average. The first year retention rate is 100%....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,914 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,827
133	Chamberlain University-Arizona	0	87.5	--	31755	84533	#133 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Chamberlain University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Based in Phoenix, Chamberlain University-Arizona accepts 88% of applicants. They request $95 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 33% of students at Chamberlain University-Arizona currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
134	Chamberlain University-Texas	0	95.65	--	32247	84533	#134 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Chamberlain University-Texas Houston, TX Based in Houston, Chamberlain University-Texas’s acceptance rate is 96%. They request $95 for undergraduate applications. About 25% of students attending Chamberlain University-Texas currently receive institutional grant aid. At Chamberlain University-Texas, there is a 75% first year retention rate and 0% of students will......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,247 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
135	Cochise County Community College District	0	85.66	--	7248	33836	#135 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Cochise County Community College District Sierra Vista, AZ Based in Sierra Vista, Cochise County Community College District accepts 86% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 9% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,248 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,836
136	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	0	89.93	--	14684	33366	#136 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest College of Biblical Studies-Houston Houston, TX Found in Houston, the College of Biblical Studies-Houston accepts 90% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 22% of students attending the College of Biblical Studies-Houston currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,366
137	College of the Mainland	0	0	--	3442	36164	#137 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest College of the Mainland Texas City, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,164
138	Collin County Community College District	0	98.36	--	8071	38984	#138 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,984
139	Crestpoint University	0	0	--	14359	34769	#139 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Crestpoint University Phoenix, AZ Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,359 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,769
140	Dallas College	0	100	--	4068	35493	#140 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Dallas College Dallas, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,493
141	Del Mar College	0	54.2	--	4322	32526	#141 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Del Mar College accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 25% of students at Del Mar College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 54.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,526
142	Dine College	0	60.36	--	10354	23195	#142 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Dine College Tsaile, AZ Found in Tsaile, Dine College’s acceptance rate is 60%. They require $20 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 30% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students are given $3,017 each. 33% of students continued their studies at Dine College after completing their first year....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,354 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,195
143	Eastern Arizona College	0	100	--	10313	33246	#143 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,313 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,246
144	Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus	0	0	--	25240	58951	#144 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Galen Health Institutes-Austin Campus Round Rock, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,240 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
145	Galen Health Institutes-Dallas	0	0	--	0	58951	#145 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Galen Health Institutes-Dallas Richardson, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
146	Galen Health Institutes-Houston	0	0	--	0	58951	#146 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Galen Health Institutes-Houston Houston, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
147	Galveston College	0	99.9	--	8085	34299	#147 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Galveston College Galveston, TX Located in Galveston, Galveston College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 33% of students at Galveston College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,085 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,299
148	GateWay Community College	0	60.36	--	13317	42262	#148 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Located in Phoenix, GateWay Community College accepted 60% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 22% of students attending GateWay Community College currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,317 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,262
149	Glendale Community College	0	75.19	--	13166	37269	#149 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Based in Glendale, Glendale Community College accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,166 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,269
150	Grace School of Theology	0	100	--	0	63721	#150 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Grace School of Theology Conroe, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
151	Grayson College	0	92.59	--	6394	36417	#151 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Grayson College Denison, TX Based in Denison, Grayson College accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $100 to apply. About 75% of students at Grayson College will receive institutional grant aid. 67% of students continued studying at Grayson College after completing their first year....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,394 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,417
152	Hallmark University	0	100	--	10153	46666	#152 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Hallmark University San Antonio, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,153 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,666
153	Houston Community College	0	0	--	6033	31319	#153 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Houston Community College Houston, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,319
154	Laredo College	0	85.73	--	5053	27435	#154 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Laredo College Laredo, TX Based in Laredo, Laredo College accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 18% of students at Laredo College will receive grant aid from the school. 86% of students continued their studies at Laredo College after completing......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,435
155	Lone Star College System	0	100	--	11049	32889	#155 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,889
156	Mesa Community College	0	60.36	--	13767	38702	#156 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Based in Mesa, Mesa Community College’s acceptance rate is 60%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 37% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Mesa Community College, there is a 65% first year retention rate and around 21% of students......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,702
157	Mid-America Christian University	0	0	--	16187	39265	#157 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
158	Midland College	0	57.65	--	6396	38470	#158 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Midland College Midland, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 57.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,470
159	Murray State College	0	0	--	13412	33903	#159 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Murray State College Tishomingo, OK Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,903
160	Navajo Technical University	0	92.52	--	4233	23280	#160 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Navajo Technical University Crownpoint, NM Found in Crownpoint, Navajo Technical University’s acceptance rate is 93%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 92% of students at Navajo Technical University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,280
161	Navarro College	0	0	--	12099	31865	#161 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Navarro College Corsicana, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,865
162	North American University	0	22.7	--	13702	32221	#162 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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 Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 22.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221
163	Northern New Mexico College	0	75.73	--	6102	34377	#163 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Northern New Mexico College Espanola, NM Based in Espanola, Northern New Mexico College’s acceptance rate is 76%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 75.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,102 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,377
164	Northland Pioneer College	0	90.95	--	10975	29631	#164 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Northland Pioneer College Holbrook, AZ Based in Holbrook, Northland Pioneer College accepts 91% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 26% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Northland Pioneer College, there is a 42% first year retention rate and a 13% four year graduation rate....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,631
165	Northwest Vista College	0	0	--	5655	35741	#165 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,741
166	Odessa College	0	72.46	--	4300	34867	#166 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Odessa College Odessa, TX Located in Odessa, Odessa College accepts 72% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 38% of students attending Odessa College currently receive institutional grant aid. At Odessa College, there is a 61% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 72.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,867
167	Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City	0	70.93	--	5347	35073	#167 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 18% of students at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City currently receive institutional......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,073
168	Palo Alto College	0	0	--	4848	33233	#168 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Palo Alto College San Antonio, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,233
169	Paradise Valley Community College	0	95.15	--	14322	41597	#169 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Based in Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 33% of students at Paradise Valley Community College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,597
170	Phoenix College	0	90.95	--	12119	36674	#170 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Based in Phoenix, Phoenix College accepted 91% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 33% of students at Phoenix College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,674
171	Pima Medical Institute-Tucson	0	90.95	--	0	37302	#171 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Pima Medical Institute-Tucson Tucson, AZ Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 91.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,302
172	Rio Salado College	0	0	--	9003	42314	#172 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,314
173	Rose State College	0	98.6	--	10867	33124	#173 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Rose State College Midwest City, OK Based in Midwest City, Rose State College accepts 99% of applicants and charges $15 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 34% of students attending Rose State College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,867 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,124
174	San Antonio College	0	85.39	--	5832	34318	#174 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest San Antonio College San Antonio, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,832 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,318
175	Scottsdale Community College	0	0	--	15163	39059	#175 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,059
176	Sessions College for Professional Design	0	85.71	--	13681	36805	#176 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Sessions College for Professional Design Tempe, AZ Located in Tempe, Sessions College for Professional Design accepts 86% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $75 to apply. Approximately 14% of students at Sessions College for Professional Design currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,681 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,805
177	South Mountain Community College	0	0	--	12879	35633	#177 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest South Mountain Community College Phoenix, AZ Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,879 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,633
178	South Texas College	0	0	--	1414	28239	#178 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest South Texas College McAllen, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,414 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,239
179	South University-Austin	0	50	--	25434	34115	#179 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest South University-Austin Round Rock, TX Located in Round Rock, South University-Austin’s acceptance rate is 50% and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 33% of students attending South University-Austin will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,434 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,115
180	Southwest University at El Paso	0	0	--	17365	29611	#180 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Southwest University at El Paso El Paso, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,365 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,611
181	Southwestern Christian College	0	55.52	--	15275	19686	#181 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Southwestern Christian College Terrell, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,275 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $19,686
182	St Philip's College	0	83.69	--	5472	35018	#182 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest St Philip's College San Antonio, TX Found in San Antonio, St Philip's College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 27% of students at St Philip's College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 83.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,472 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,018
183	Strayer University-Texas	0	0	--	17517	36582	#183 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Strayer University-Texas Farmers Branch, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $17,517 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
184	Texas A&M University-Central Texas	0	95.92	--	437	50382	#184 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,382
185	Texas College	0	42.6	--	10901	27901	#185 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Texas College Tyler, TX Found in Tyler, Texas College accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $20 to apply. Approximately 5% of students attending Texas College will receive grant aid from the school. 60% of students continued studying at Texas College after completing their first......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,901
186	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso	0	0	--	0	63721	#186 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso El Paso, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
187	The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest	0	100	--	25723	31970	#187 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest Houston, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,723 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,970
188	The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston	0	28.16	--	0	89371	#188 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $89,371
189	The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	0	94.2	--	0	73887	#189 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,887
190	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center	0	21.62	--	0	72924	#190 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 21.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,924
191	The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston	0	94.2	--	0	82535	#191 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 94.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $82,535
192	Trinity Valley Community College	0	96.53	--	4327	32725	#192 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,327 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,725
193	Tyler Junior College	0	28.16	--	9148	33789	#193 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX Found in Tyler, Tyler Junior College’s acceptance rate is 28%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 35% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 61% of students decide to stay at Tyler Junior College after completing their first year....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,789
194	University of Phoenix-Arizona	0	0	--	13612	35359	#194 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,359
195	Wade College	0	87.38	--	21023	28055	#195 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Wade College Dallas, TX Located in Dallas, Wade College accepts 87% of applicants and charges $12 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students at Wade College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 100% of students continued studying at Wade College after completing their first year....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,023 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,055
196	Weatherford College	0	54.05	--	8264	36014	#196 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Weatherford College Weatherford, TX Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 54.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,014
197	West Coast University-Texas	0	92.86	--	25957	96114	#197 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest West Coast University-Texas Richardson, TX Based in Richardson, West Coast University-Texas’s acceptance rate is 93%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 25% 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 75% and 0% of students will......Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,957 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
198	Western New Mexico University	0	100	--	8712	31166	#198 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Found in Silver City, Western New Mexico University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request $30 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 35% of students at Western New Mexico University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,166
199	Western Technical College	0	92.59	--	29837	35035	#199 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Western Technical College El Paso, TX Based in El Paso, Western Technical College accepts 93% of applicants and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and . About 3% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Western Technical College, there is a 88% first year retention rate and a 0% four year graduation rate....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,837 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,035
200	Western Technical College	0	92.59	--	5799	35035	#200 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Western Technical College El Paso, TX Based in El Paso, Western Technical College accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 46% of students at Western Technical College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,035
201	Wiley University	0	97.35	--	10290	28078	#201 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest 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.” Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
202	Yavapai College	0	74.42	--	6985	35028	#202 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT – Southwest Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Est. Median SAT -- Acceptance Rate 74.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,028