The Best Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in Texas

Top Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

Getting into a good college doesn't need to be difficult. There are many colleges that are highly rated yet accept most students who apply. These four-year colleges all have acceptance rates over 75%. You will have an easy time getting accepted if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. These are colleges ranked by using the methodology for the CollegeSimply.com Best Colleges rankings.

See also, popular colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in Texas.

Texas High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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Texas Woman's University
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Denton, TX

Texas Woman's University

Public 4 Year

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95% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 15,664enrollment
  • $10,763net price
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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The University of Texas Pan American
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Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Pan American

Public 4 Year

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85% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 31,931enrollment
  • $6,978net price
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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West Texas A & M University
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Canyon, TX

West Texas A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,997enrollment
  • $17,182net price
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Schreiner University
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Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,208enrollment
  • $21,786net price
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 34,864enrollment
  • $10,831net price
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

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Tarleton State University
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Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

94% Acceptance Rate

#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 15,937enrollment
  • $15,363net price
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

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Angelo State University
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San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#22 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,250enrollment
  • $12,518net price
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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Texas A&M University Commerce
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Commerce, TX

Texas A&M University Commerce

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#23 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 12,013enrollment
  • $11,902net price
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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University of Houston Downtown
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Houston, TX

University of Houston Downtown

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 14,105enrollment
  • $14,269net price
  • 960-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Lamar University
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Beaumont, TX

Lamar University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 17,473enrollment
  • $10,999net price
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Concordia University Texas
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Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#25 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,614enrollment
  • $23,621net price
  • 860-1100SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University
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Waxahachie, TX

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

84% Acceptance Rate

#26 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,725enrollment
  • $19,834net price
  • 926-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

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Prairie View A & M University
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HBCU
Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

75% Acceptance Rate

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,517enrollment
  • $14,065net price
  • 850-1030SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Texas Southern University
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HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,469enrollment
  • $15,021net price
  • 800-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX

Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#27 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,096enrollment
  • $17,961net price
  • 890-1070SAT range
  • 15-23ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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The University of Texas at El Paso
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El Paso, TX

The University of Texas at El Paso

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#28 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 24,351enrollment
  • $10,333net price
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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