Four-Year Colleges and Universities in Texas

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Abilene Christian University (Abilene, TX): Private Christian liberal arts and career preparation unversity

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Amberton University (Garland, TX): Private specialized business university for working adults
Angelo State University (San Angelo, TX): Public comprehensive university

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Arlington Baptist University (Arlington, TX): Private Baptist business and biblical studies university
Austin College (Sherman, TX): Private Presbyterian liberal arts college
Baylor University (Waco, TX): Private Baptist research university
Concordia University Texas (Austin, TX): Private Lutheran liberal arts university
Criswell College (Dallas, TX): Private Baptist liberal arts college
Dallas Baptist University (Dallas, TX): Private Christian comprehensive liberal arts university

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Dallas Christian College (Dallas, TX): Private Christian divinity college
East Texas Baptist University (Marshall, TX): Private Baptist liberal arts university
Hardin–Simmons University (Abilene, TX): Private Baptist comprehensive university
Houston Christian University (Houston, TX): Private comprehensive Christian university

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Howard Payne University (Brownwood, TX): Private Baptist liberal arts university

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Huston–Tillotson University (Austin, TX): Private historically Black Christian liberal arts and sciences university
Jarvis Christian University (Hawkins, TX): Private historically Black Christian liberal arts college
Lamar University (Beaumont, TX): Public comprehensive university
LeTourneau University (Longview, TX): Private Christian polytechnic university
Lubbock Christian University (Lubbock, TX): Private Christian comprehensive university
McMurry University (Abilene, TX): Private Methodist liberal arts university
Midwestern State University (Wichita Falls, TX): Public liberal arts university
Nelson University (Waxahachie, TX): Private Christian multipurpose university

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Our Lady of the Lake University (San Antonio, TX): Private Catholic liberal arts university
Parker University (Dallas, TX): Private specialized chiropractic college
Paul Quinn College (Dallas, TX): Private historically Black African Methodist-Episcopal liberal arts college
Prairie View A&M University (Prairie View, TX): Public comprehensive university
Rice University (Houston, TX): Private comprehensive research university
Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX): Public comprehensive research university
Schreiner University (Kerrville, TX): Private Presbyterian liberal arts university
Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX): Private Christian comprehensive university

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Southwestern Adventist University (Keene, TX): Private Christian multipurpose university
Southwestern Christian College (Terrell, TX): Private historically Black Christian liberal arts college
Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX): Private Methodist liberal arts and sciences university

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St. Edward's University (Austin, TX): Private Catholic liberal arts university
St. Mary's University (San Antonio, TX): Private Catholic liberal arts university
Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX): Public comprehensive university
Sul Ross State University (Alpine, TX): Public comprehensive university
Tarleton State University (Stephenville, TX): Public comprehensive university
Texas A&M International University (Laredo, TX): Public comprehensive university
Texas A&M University—College Station (College Station, TX): Public land-grant research university
Texas A&M University—Commerce (Commerce, TX): Public comprehensive university
Texas A&M University—Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi, TX): Public comprehensive university
Texas A&M University—Kingsville (Kingsville, TX): Public research university
Texas A&M University—Texarkana (Texarkana, TX): Public comprehensive university
Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, TX): Private Christian comprehensive university

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Texas College (Tyler, TX): Private historically Black Christian liberal arts college
Texas Lutheran University (Seguin, TX): Private Christian liberal arts and professional studies university
Texas Southern University (Houston, TX): Public historically Black comprehensive university
Texas State University (San Marcos, TX): Public comprehensive university
Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX): Public comprehensive research university

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Texas Wesleyan University (Fort Worth, TX): Private Methodist liberal arts university

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Texas Woman's University (Denton, TX): Public comprehensive university
The University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, TX): Public research university
The University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX): Public land-grant research university
The University of Texas at Dallas (Richardson, TX): Public comprehensive university

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The University of Texas at El Paso (El Paso, TX): Public comprehensive university
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (Edinburg, TX): Public research university
The University of Texas at San Antonio (San Antonio, TX): Public comprehensive university
The University of Texas at Tyler (Tyler, TX): Public comprehensive university

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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (Odessa, TX): Public comprehensive university
Trinity University (San Antonio, TX): Private Presbyterian liberal arts and sciences university
University of Dallas (Irving, TX): Private Catholic liberal arts university

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University of Houston (Houston, TX): Public research university
University of Houston—Clear Lake (Houston, TX): Public comprehensive university
University of Houston—Downtown (Houston, TX): Public Hispanic-serving comprehensive university
University of Houston—Victoria (Victoria, TX): Public comprehensive university
University of Mary Hardin–Baylor (Belton, TX): Private Baptist comprehensive university

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University of North Texas (Denton, TX): Public comprehensive university
University of St. Thomas (Houston, TX): Private Catholic liberal arts university
University of the Incarnate Word (San Antonio, TX): Private Catholic liberal arts university

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Wayland Baptist University (Plainview, TX): Private Christian liberal arts university
West Texas A&M University (Canyon, TX): Public comprehensive university
Wiley University (Marshall, TX): Private historically Black Methodist liberal arts university

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About This List

Are you thinking about attending college in the Lone Star State? You can check out all the four-year colleges and universities in Texas right here.

Texas offers students a dynamic and diverse experience with top-tier academic programs and a distinct blend of cultures. The state’s higher education system includes a vast network of public and private colleges that cater to a wide variety of interests and fields of study. College life in Texas is known for its strong school spirit, exemplified by high-energy football games and traditional events like tailgates and pep rallies. Beyond academics, students can enjoy Texas cities, from the artsy, tech-focused vibe of Austin to the urban sophistication of Dallas and Houston to the historic charm of San Antonio. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of activities such as hiking in Big Bend National Park, exploring the Hill Country, or enjoying the Gulf Coast beaches. With its blend of academic excellence, rich history, booming job market, and vibrant social scene, Texas provides an exciting and opportunistic college experience.

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