Best Southwestern Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in the Southwest for 2024

There are 316 colleges and universities in the Southwest enrolling 2,588,946 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the Southwest below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Southwest offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  Southwest is home to nationally ranked institutions like Rice University, Southern Methodist University, Trinity University and The University of Texas at Austin. The highest ranked college in the Southwest is Rice University and the top rated public state college is The University of Texas at Austin.

Southwest Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

316 results

List of the Best Southwest Colleges

The College of Saint Thomas More
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Fort Worth, Texas
 

The College of Saint Thomas More

Private 4 Year

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  • 10enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Northwest Vista College
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San Antonio, TX

Northwest Vista College

Public 2 Year

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  • 17,222enrollment
  • $5,841net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Arizona College of Allied Health
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Glendale, AZ
 

Arizona College of Allied Health

Private 2 Year

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  • 1,177enrollment
  • $28,726net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Golf Academy of America Chandler
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Chandler, AZ
 

Golf Academy of America Chandler

Private 2 Year

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  • 107enrollment
  • $23,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Oklahoma City Campus
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
 

University of Phoenix Oklahoma City Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 629enrollment
  • $17,403net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Tulsa Campus
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
 

University of Phoenix Tulsa Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 632enrollment
  • $19,545net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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International Baptist College
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Chandler, AZ
 

International Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 82enrollment
  • $18,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

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University of Phoenix Dallas Campus
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Dallas, Texas
 

University of Phoenix Dallas Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,242enrollment
  • $19,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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University of Phoenix Houston Campus
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Houston, Texas
 

University of Phoenix Houston Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,434enrollment
  • $18,897net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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National American University Rio Rancho
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Rio Rancho, NM
 

National American University Rio Rancho

Private 4 Year

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  • 30enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Vatterott College Tulsa
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Tulsa, OK
 

Vatterott College Tulsa

Private 2 Year

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  • 88enrollment
  • $18,985net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Lamar Institute of Technology
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Beaumont, TX
 

Lamar Institute of Technology

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,808enrollment
  • $9,346net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Virginia College Austin
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Austin, TX
 

Virginia College Austin

Private 2 Year

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  • 511enrollment
  • $27,719net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Tohono O'Odham Community College
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Sells, AZ
 

Tohono O'Odham Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 922enrollment
  • $492net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Family of Faith College
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Shawnee, OK
 

Family of Faith College

Private 4 Year

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  • 211enrollment
  • $11,252net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Baptist University of the Americas
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San Antonio, TX
 

Baptist University of the Americas

Private 4 Year

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  • 109enrollment
  • $9,202net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Culinary Institute Inc
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Houston, TX
 

Culinary Institute Inc

Private 2 Year

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  • 343enrollment
  • $31,817net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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American InterContinental University Houston
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Houston, TX
 

American InterContinental University Houston

Private 4 Year

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  • 171enrollment
  • $16,305net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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