2020 Guide to Colleges in Texas

If you’re looking for a great school where you can get a quality education, you may want to consider one of the many colleges and universities in Texas. The state is home to several institutions of higher learning, 80 of which are ranked in College Factual’s 2020 analysis.

Best Colleges in Texas

crest image Rice University

Located in Houston in what is generally considered a city setting, Rice is ranked #1 in the state of Texas. Rice supports roughly 4,000 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

Learn more about Rice University.

crest image The University of Texas at Austin

Located in Austin in what is generally considered a city setting, UT Austin is ranked #2 in the state of Texas. UT Austin supports roughly 42,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Learn more about The University of Texas at Austin.

crest image Southern Methodist University

Located in Dallas in what is generally considered a suburban setting, SMU is ranked #3 in the state of Texas. SMU supports roughly 6,900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Learn more about Southern Methodist University.

crest image Texas A&M University – College Station

Located in College Station in what is generally considered a city setting, Texas A&M is ranked #4 in the state of Texas. Texas A&M supports roughly 53,500 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Learn more about Texas A&M University – College Station.

crest image Texas Christian University

Located in Fort Worth in what is generally considered a city setting, TCU is ranked #5 in the state of Texas. TCU supports roughly 9,300 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Learn more about Texas Christian University.

crest image Trinity University

Located in San Antonio in what is generally considered a city setting, Trinity U is ranked #6 in the state of Texas. Trinity U supports roughly 2,400 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Learn more about Trinity University.

crest image Baylor University

Located in Waco in what is generally considered a city setting, Baylor is ranked #7 in the state of Texas. Baylor supports roughly 15,000 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Learn more about Baylor University.

crest image Southwestern University

Located in Georgetown in what is generally considered a suburban setting, Southwestern U is ranked #8 in the state of Texas. Southwestern U supports roughly 1,500 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Learn more about Southwestern University.

crest image The University of Texas at Dallas

Located in Richardson in what is generally considered a city setting, UT Dallas is ranked #9 in the state of Texas. UT Dallas supports roughly 18,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Learn more about The University of Texas at Dallas.

crest image University of St. Thomas

Located in Houston in what is generally considered a city setting, UST is ranked #10 in the state of Texas. UST supports roughly 2,000 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Learn more about University of St. Thomas.

See the full list of ranked colleges in Texas.