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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Student-Faculty Ratio	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Criswell College	118	5	91.67	1,090 – 1,150	11464	42026	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. Undergraduates 118 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 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
2	Rice University	4789	5	8	1,510 – 1,570	20587	79751	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Rice University Houston, TX A private, doctoral/research college, Rice University sits on a 300-acre campus in Houston. The school is known for its research collaboration with NASA, and today 16 Rice faculty and alumni have served as astronauts or NASA Administrators....Read more Undergraduates 4,789 Student-Faculty Ratio 5 Acceptance Rate 8.0% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $20,587 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,751
3	Mid-America Christian University	1636	7	0	--	16187	39265	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK Undergraduates 1,636 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,265
4	University of the Southwest	337	7	75.73	850 – 1,040	20438	36600	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 337 Student-Faculty Ratio 7 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
5	Arlington Baptist University	268	8	79.23	--	26503	32206	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX Located in Arlington, Arlington Baptist University’s acceptance rate is 79% and charges $40 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 35% and around 14% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Undergraduates 268 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 Acceptance Rate 79.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,503 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,206
6	Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development	755	8	100	780 – 1,010	14334	20816	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Santa Fe, NM Undergraduates 755 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 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
7	St. John's College	368	8	52.79	1,300 – 1,480	28368	50918	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. Undergraduates 368 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 14.3% 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 $50,918
8	Trinity University	2518	8	25.92	1,330 – 1,490	32264	55224	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. Undergraduates 2,518 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 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
9	Chamberlain University-Texas	1558	9	84.62	--	32247	59213	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Chamberlain University-Texas Houston, TX Undergraduates 1,558 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 84.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,247 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
10	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	482	9	89.93	--	14684	33366	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 482 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,366
11	New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology	1217	9	54.05	1,130 – 1,330	9133	54530	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology offers 29 degree programs. Many students choose to study Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Chemical Engineering. NMT is a space-grant school with a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Undergraduates 1,217 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 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
12	Oklahoma City University	1447	9	70.39	1,140 – 1,240	23143	42312	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City University has a 70% 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. Undergraduates 1,447 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,312
13	University of St Thomas	3395	9	89.93	960 – 1,200	20469	49971	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. Undergraduates 3,395 Student-Faculty Ratio 9 35.7% 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
14	New Mexico Highlands University	1710	10	94.81	850 – 1,040	15106	38952	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM Undergraduates 1,710 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 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
15	Southwestern University	1440	10	43.05	1,160 – 1,320	30687	49249	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. Undergraduates 1,440 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 9.1% 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
16	University of Tulsa	2852	10	61.5	1,220 – 1,510	23681	54779	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. Undergraduates 2,852 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 11.1% 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
17	Austin College	1167	11	47.65	1,110 – 1,320	24777	45242	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Business/Commerce, General. Undergraduates 1,167 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 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
18	Brookline College-Tempe	294	11	0	--	18711	50742	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Brookline College-Tempe Tempe, AZ Undergraduates 294 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,711 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,742
19	Concordia University Texas	1391	11	91.06	1,010 – 1,210	23621	48058	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 1,391 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,621 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,058
20	Our Lady of the Lake University	1147	11	72.46	880 – 1,100	17961	41195	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 1,147 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 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
21	Paul Quinn College	600	11	33.81	760 – 970	18118	27021	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 600 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 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
22	Southern Methodist University	7285	11	63.35	1,360 – 1,500	45792	65556	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX Southern Methodist University is a private doctoral/research university that was founded in 1911. It also has a satellite campus in New Mexico. Alumni include Laura Bush, Powers Boothe, and Kathy Bates, as well as astronauts, scientists, politicians, and writers. 69% of students receive institutional grant aid. Undergraduates 7,285 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 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
23	Sul Ross State University	1441	11	95.62	900 – 1,100	12240	34340	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 1,441 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 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
24	Texas Lutheran University	1319	11	95.71	1,040 – 1,240	23600	48125	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 1,319 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 15.4% 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
25	University of Dallas	1444	11	53.44	1,120 – 1,360	31221	45950	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. Undergraduates 1,444 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 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
26	Chamberlain University-Arizona	745	12	87.5	--	31755	59213	#26 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Chamberlain University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 745 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 87.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,755 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
27	Lubbock Christian University	1322	12	75.89	950 – 1,190	25351	46464	#27 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX Based in Lubbock, Lubbock Christian University accepted 76% 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 Undergraduates 1,322 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $25,351 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,464
28	Navajo Technical University	1523	12	92.52	--	4233	23280	#28 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 1,523 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 92.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,233 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,280
29	Southern Nazarene University	1465	12	77.03	930 – 1,180	19825	48255	#29 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 1,465 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 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
30	Southwestern Adventist University	813	12	55.52	940 – 1,180	20198	43643	#30 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 81%....Read more Undergraduates 813 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 55.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $20,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,643
31	University of the Incarnate Word	4638	12	98.13	920 – 1,150	21246	47625	#31 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 4,638 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,246 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,625
32	Wayland Baptist University	2087	12	55.96	840 – 1,010	20222	44159	#32 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 2,087 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 9.1% 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
33	Western New Mexico University	2630	12	100	--	8712	31166	#33 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 2,630 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,712 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,166
34	Abilene Christian University	3233	13	66.04	1,010 – 1,250	28311	46727	#34 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Undergraduates 3,233 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 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	Prescott College	257	13	98.57	1,020 – 1,260	23163	33539	#35 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. 54% of students continued their studies at......Read more Undergraduates 257 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 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
36	Saint Edward's University	2731	13	83.69	1,040 – 1,230	28351	47743	#36 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Saint Edward’s University is a Roman Catholic school, affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. It’s somewhat selective and boasts a 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 250 Hilltoppers compete in the Lone Star Conference. Some sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Undergraduates 2,731 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 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
37	Southeastern Oklahoma State University	3207	13	80.34	960 – 1,140	8064	40734	#37 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK Located in Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s acceptance rate is 80%. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 59% and its four year graduation rate is 16%. Many students attending this school......Read more Undergraduates 3,207 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 Acceptance Rate 80.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $8,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,734
38	St. Mary's University	2150	13	97.76	890 – 1,310	20562	44130	#38 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 52 programs, with many students currently studying Law. Undergraduates 2,150 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 30.0% 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
39	Baylor University	14915	14	51.28	1,180 – 1,380	49727	56532	#39 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Baylor University Waco, TX Baylor University sits along the Brazos River. Alumni include John Lee Hancock, Jeff Dunham, Thomas Harris, and Michael Johnson. A fairly selective school, 14% of accepted students enroll and 90% will stay on after they complete their first year. 82% graduate within six years. Undergraduates 14,915 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 6.7% 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
40	Dallas Baptist University	2785	14	88.84	980 – 1,230	30275	45138	#40 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 2,785 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
41	East Texas Baptist University	1634	14	57.76	930 – 1,120	24388	41759	#41 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 1,634 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 6.7% 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
42	Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio	3206	14	64.5	630 – 850	28479	58951	#42 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 3,206 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
43	Galveston College	2119	14	99.9	--	8085	34299	#43 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 2,119 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 99.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,085 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,299
44	Northeastern State University	5085	14	99.35	930 – 1,140	11153	41207	#44 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 5,085 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 7.7% 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
45	Northwestern Oklahoma State University	1724	14	66.43	890 – 1,100	12067	39997	#45 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 1,724 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $12,067 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,997
46	Texas Christian University	11049	14	44.49	1,190 – 1,380	39005	60435	#46 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX 81% of students attending Texas Christian University receive institutional grants to help cover the cost of college. With an impressive 92% first year retention rate, the school has a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most common undergraduate majors. Undergraduates 11,049 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 7.7% 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
47	University of Houston-Clear Lake	6029	14	83.4	990 – 1,170	10488	52098	#47 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX Based in Houston, the University of Houston-Clear Lake accepts 83% 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 Undergraduates 6,029 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $10,488 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,098
48	West Texas A & M University	6930	14	58.63	960 – 1,160	17182	44399	#48 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 6,930 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 12.5% 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
49	Hardin-Simmons University	1283	15	96.53	970 – 1,190	21321	44392	#49 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Found in Abilene, Hardin-Simmons University accepted 97% 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 Undergraduates 1,283 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $21,321 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,392
50	New Mexico State University-Main Campus	12498	15	88.96	890 – 1,130	8353	32960	#50 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Found in Las Cruces, New Mexico State University-Main Campus accepts 89% of applicants and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. On average, these students receive $8,707 each. The first year retention rate is 73%....Read more Undergraduates 12,498 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 6.3% 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
51	Oklahoma Baptist University	1409	15	63.27	1,010 – 1,210	25099	42581	#51 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee, OK Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma Baptist University accepted 63% 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 Undergraduates 1,409 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 63.3% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $25,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,581
52	Schreiner University	1062	15	87.95	970 – 1,170	21786	45527	#52 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Schreiner University Kerrville, TX Found in Kerrville, Schreiner University accepts 88% 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 62% first year retention rate and a 42% four......Read more Undergraduates 1,062 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $21,786 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,527
53	Southwestern Christian University	351	15	80.34	850 – 1,010	20714	34574	#53 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southwestern Christian University Bethany, OK Undergraduates 351 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 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
54	Texas Southern University	6619	15	93.35	830 – 1,010	15021	32986	#54 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 68% and its four......Read more Undergraduates 6,619 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 93.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $15,021 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,986
55	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	17771	15	79.33	910 – 1,180	7528	37150	#55 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM Based in Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 79% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 74% of students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Undergraduates 17,771 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 28.6% Acceptance Rate 79.3% SAT Score 910 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $7,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,150
56	Wiley University	636	15	97.35	--	10290	28078	#56 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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, and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. The school’s motto is “Go Forth Inspired.” Undergraduates 636 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,290 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,078
57	Houston Christian University	2899	16	84.58	990 – 1,190	20530	44595	#57 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 2,899 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 6.7% 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
58	Huston-Tillotson University	982	16	67.69	830 – 1,020	19638	38342	#58 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 982 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 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
59	McMurry University	3167	16	57.04	960 – 1,170	20817	38647	#59 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 3,167 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 23.1% 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
60	Midwestern State University	4508	16	87.38	950 – 1,160	11798	46637	#60 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX Located in Wichita Falls, Midwestern State University’s acceptance rate is 87%. They require $40 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 4,508 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $11,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,637
61	Oklahoma Panhandle State University	1071	16	97.07	890 – 1,080	5274	39089	#61 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 1,071 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 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
62	Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology	2391	16	97.28	890 – 1,080	10889	44523	#62 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 2,391 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 5.9% 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
63	Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City	4134	16	70.93	--	5347	35073	#63 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 4,134 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 70.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,347 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,073
64	Southwestern Assemblies of God University	1413	16	84.23	960 – 1,130	19834	37425	#64 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Southwestern Assemblies of God University Waxahachie, TX Found in Waxahachie, Southwestern Assemblies of God University’s acceptance rate is 84%. They charge $35 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be requested. Approximately 91% of students at Southwestern Assemblies of God University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Southwestern Assemblies of God......Read more Undergraduates 1,413 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $19,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,425
65	Texas A&M University-Central Texas	1753	16	95.92	--	437	50382	#65 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX Undergraduates 1,753 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 33.3% Acceptance Rate 95.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $437 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,382
66	Texas Woman's University	10034	16	96.13	950 – 1,160	10763	48773	#66 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 10,034 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 5.9% 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
67	University of Central Oklahoma	10454	16	81.76	1,010 – 1,180	18893	43074	#67 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK Based in Edmond, the University of Central Oklahoma’s acceptance rate is 82% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 53% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $3,080 each. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Undergraduates 10,454 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 Acceptance Rate 81.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $18,893 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,074
68	Brazosport College	4100	17	0	--	5659	37347	#68 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Brazosport College Lake Jackson, TX Undergraduates 4,100 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,659 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,347
69	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	3229	17	76.58	1,160 – 1,360	41209	65391	#69 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 3,229 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
70	Stephen F Austin State University	9129	17	74.45	970 – 1,150	15498	43144	#70 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 9,129 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 13.3% 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
71	Texas A&M University-Commerce	9666	17	74.98	930 – 1,150	11902	43157	#71 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 9,666 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 10.5% 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
72	Texas A&M University-Kingsville	5187	17	92.29	900 – 1,110	10474	44882	#72 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX Located in Kingsville, Texas A&M University-Kingsville accepted 92% 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 Undergraduates 5,187 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 Acceptance Rate 92.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $10,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,882
73	The University of Texas at Tyler	7683	17	94.02	1,020 – 1,220	14043	49355	#73 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 7,683 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
74	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor	2803	17	95.76	990 – 1,220	29904	48368	#74 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 2,803 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $29,904 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,368
75	University of North Texas at Dallas	3018	17	93.86	800 – 1,040	9109	51716	#75 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 3,018 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
76	University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center	1143	17	97.07	1,140 – 1,350	0	52216	#76 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 $40 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 Undergraduates 1,143 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
77	University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	23351	17	76.6	1,140 – 1,340	19900	52216	#77 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK The University of Oklahoma offers up to Doctor's degrees and has a first year retention rate of 90%. It originally opened as the Norman Territorial University in 1890, 17 years before Oklahoma became a state. Competing in the Big Twelve Conference, the Sooners have brought home over 40 national titles. Undergraduates 23,351 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
78	Arizona Christian University	1210	18	74.42	970 – 1,210	32397	39524	#78 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 1,210 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 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
79	Austin Community College District	35600	18	46.66	--	3502	38647	#79 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Austin Community College District Austin, TX Undergraduates 35,600 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 46.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,502 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,647
80	Cameron University	3307	18	100	850 – 1,040	11094	33447	#80 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 3,307 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 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
81	College of the Mainland	5127	18	0	--	3442	59213	#81 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) College of the Mainland Texas City, TX Undergraduates 5,127 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 20.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,442 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
82	East Central University	2644	18	58.15	930 – 1,180	9355	40677	#82 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) East Central University Ada, OK Located in Ada, East Central University accepted 58% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $20 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 55% of students attending East Central University will receive grant aid from the school. 61% of students continued their......Read more Undergraduates 2,644 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 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
83	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus	4250	18	91.66	860 – 1,080	6683	33619	#83 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 4,250 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.9% 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
84	Langston University	1743	18	60.96	760 – 1,040	10589	29691	#84 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Langston University Langston, OK Based in Langston, Langston University accepts 61% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be available. About 24% of students attending Langston University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Langston University, there is a 52% first year retention rate and a 11%......Read more Undergraduates 1,743 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 760 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $10,589 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,691
85	Rogers State University	3141	18	66.83	800 – 1,070	13953	39324	#85 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 3,141 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 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
86	Southwestern Oklahoma State University	3995	18	100	930 – 1,140	14761	42896	#86 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 3,995 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $14,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
87	Texas A&M University-San Antonio	6706	18	92	850 – 1,070	13263	43479	#87 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX Undergraduates 6,706 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 92.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $13,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,479
88	The University of Texas at Austin	43165	18	26.64	1,230 – 1,500	18036	60896	#88 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883, but the first mention of it can be traced back to 1827. Famous alumni include Wes Anderson, James Baker, Matthew McConaughey, and Neil deGrasse Tyson....Read more Undergraduates 43,165 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 26.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $18,036 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,896
89	University of Houston-Downtown	12622	18	89.96	890 – 1,080	14269	49120	#89 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 12,622 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 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
90	University of Houston-Victoria	2707	18	76.71	850 – 1,010	9912	44888	#90 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 2,707 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 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
91	Western Technical College	1148	18	92.59	--	5799	58542	#91 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Western Technical College El Paso, TX Undergraduates 1,148 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
92	Angelo State University	9779	19	83.01	940 – 1,170	12518	41050	#92 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 9,779 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.6% 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
93	Brookline College-Albuquerque	492	19	58.22	--	37566	59213	#93 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Brookline College-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM Undergraduates 492 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,566 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
94	Northern Arizona University	22991	19	89.61	1,040 – 1,250	16544	47308	#94 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University's most popular major is Psychology, General, though there are 171 degree programs available. 93% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $9,981 each. The Access2Excellence program covers full tuition for qualifying in-state students. Undergraduates 22,991 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 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
95	Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	22351	19	75.04	1,040 – 1,280	18291	46855	#95 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University’s Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS Big Twelve Conference and have brought home over 50 team championships. The average athletic scholarship is $20,218. OSU is somewhat selective. Undergraduates 22,351 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.6% 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
96	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	8320	19	88.58	950 – 1,200	14991	42933	#96 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Based in Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $40 to apply. About 63% of students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 8,320 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.6% 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
97	The University of Texas Permian Basin	4218	19	93.07	910 – 1,130	10143	50020	#97 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 4,218 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 5.0% 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
98	The University of Texas at El Paso	20609	19	99.9	880 – 1,100	10333	37978	#98 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Found in El Paso, The University of Texas at El Paso accepts 100% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 44% of students attending The University of Texas at El Paso will receive institutional grant aid. 77% of students continued their studies at The University of Texas at El Paso after......Read more Undergraduates 20,609 Student-Faculty Ratio 19 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
99	Texas College	644	20	42.6	--	10901	27901	#99 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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. 70% of students continued studying at Texas College after completing their first......Read more Undergraduates 644 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,901 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,901
100	Texas Tech University	32580	20	72.65	1,110 – 1,290	16773	52588	#100 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX Texas Tech University’s motto is “From here, it’s possible.” The school has a first year retention rate of 85%. Wearing scarlet and black, the Scarlet Raiders compete in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Their mascot is The Masked Rider. Undergraduates 32,580 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 4.8% 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
101	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	28674	20	94.01	870 – 1,090	6978	35812	#101 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Found in Edinburg, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s acceptance rate is 94%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 52% of students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley currently receive grant aid from the school. 81% of students continued studying......Read more Undergraduates 28,674 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 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
102	Tyler Junior College	11977	20	28.16	--	9148	33789	#102 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX Undergraduates 11,977 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,148 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,789
103	University of Arizona	45025	20	86.14	1,100 – 1,330	18144	47665	#103 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Arizona Tucson, AZ The University of Arizona is older than the state, having been founded in 1885 (Arizona only became a state in 1912). A public research university, the school charges $50 for undergraduate applications. The Arizona Wildcats, or simply “Cats,” play in the Pacific-12 Conference. Undergraduates 45,025 Student-Faculty Ratio 20 11.1% 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
104	Collin County Community College District	39552	21	98.36	--	8071	38984	#104 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX Undergraduates 39,552 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 5.0% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,071 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,984
105	Sam Houston State University	17787	21	90.26	930 – 1,130	14556	45337	#105 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 17,787 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 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
106	Texas A&M University-College Station	60710	21	57.32	1,170 – 1,400	21610	59386	#106 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Found in College Station, Texas A&M University-College Station accepts 57% of applicants and requests $75 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 59% of students attending Texas A&M University-College Station currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 60,710 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 10.5% 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
107	Texas State University	36268	21	89.08	990 – 1,210	15307	46716	#107 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Texas State University San Marcos, TX Found in San Marcos, Texas State University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $55 for graduate applications. About 41% of students attending Texas State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Undergraduates 36,268 Student-Faculty Ratio 21 5.0% 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
108	Arizona State University Campus Immersion	65450	22	89.89	1,090 – 1,320	16401	52843	#108 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University was founded in 1885, first known as the Territorial Normal School, an institution to train teachers. The campus is home to the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU has an 86% first year retention rate, and many students major in Computer Science. Undergraduates 65,450 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 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
109	Lone Star College System	84822	22	100	--	11049	32889	#109 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX Undergraduates 84,822 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,049 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,889
110	San Antonio College	18975	22	85.39	--	5832	59213	#110 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) San Antonio College San Antonio, TX Undergraduates 18,975 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate 85.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,832 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
111	University of Houston	39257	22	73.92	1,160 – 1,340	13738	52768	#111 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of Houston Houston, TX Undergraduates 39,257 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 4.8% 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
112	Weatherford College	5440	22	54.05	--	8264	59213	#112 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Weatherford College Weatherford, TX Undergraduates 5,440 Student-Faculty Ratio 22 Acceptance Rate 54.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
113	Houston Community College	53253	23	100	--	6033	31319	#113 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Houston Community College Houston, TX Undergraduates 53,253 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 15.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,319
114	The University of Texas at Dallas	21858	23	65.13	1,170 – 1,420	13464	57249	#114 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX The University of Texas at Dallas has an inspiring motto: “A cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.” 22,000 students are currently studying for their Bachelor’s degree, but the school offers up to Doctor's degrees. Athletes are known as the Comets, and their mascot is Temoc (comet spelled backwards). Undergraduates 21,858 Student-Faculty Ratio 23 8.0% 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
115	Tarleton State University	15130	24	52.56	--	15363	46729	#115 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 15,130 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 26.3% Acceptance Rate 52.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,363 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,729
116	Texas A&M International University	7004	24	45.96	890 – 1,080	3833	37327	#116 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 Undergraduates 7,004 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 Acceptance Rate 46.0% SAT Score 890 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $3,833 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,327
117	The University of Texas at San Antonio	31127	24	86.79	1,010 – 1,220	10831	46340	#117 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Located in San Antonio, The University of Texas at San Antonio accepted 87% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 60% of students at The University of Texas at San Antonio currently receive grant......Read more Undergraduates 31,127 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 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
118	Brookline College-Phoenix	714	25	85.97	--	0	32705	#118 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Undergraduates 714 Student-Faculty Ratio 25 Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,705
119	Jarvis Christian University	730	26	93.36	760 – 930	10674	27077	#119 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) 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 53% first year......Read more Undergraduates 730 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 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
120	University of North Texas	34458	26	72.23	990 – 1,240	14675	46304	#120 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) University of North Texas Denton, TX Located in Denton, the University of North Texas’s acceptance rate is 72% and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 69% of students at the University of North Texas currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 76% and its four year graduation rate is 40%. Computer and......Read more Undergraduates 34,458 Student-Faculty Ratio 26 3.7% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $14,675 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,304
121	San Jacinto Community College	5070	27	0	--	7674	59213	#121 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX Undergraduates 5,070 Student-Faculty Ratio 27 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,674 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
122	Dallas College	125613	28	100	--	4068	50863	#122 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Dallas College Dallas, TX Undergraduates 125,613 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,863
123	Lamar University	8206	28	85.7	940 – 1,150	10999	47077	#123 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Lamar University Beaumont, TX Found in Beaumont, Lamar University accepts 86% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 79% of students at Lamar University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 8,206 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 3.4% 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
124	National Paralegal College	388	28	84.9	--	14359	34769	#124 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) National Paralegal College Phoenix, AZ Based in Phoenix, National Paralegal College’s acceptance rate is 85%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students at National Paralegal College currently receive institutional grant aid. 58% of students decide to stay at National Paralegal College after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 388 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,359 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,769
125	Rio Salado College	18631	28	0	--	9003	42314	#125 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ Undergraduates 18,631 Student-Faculty Ratio 28 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,003 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,314
126	North American University	609	43	22.7	--	13702	32221	#126 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) North American University Stafford, TX Located in Stafford, North American University accepted 23% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 92% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 609 Student-Faculty Ratio 43 207.1% Acceptance Rate 22.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,221