13 Best Universities in Texas

Of the 13 universities in Texas, The University of Texas at Arlington ranks highest on research impact (4,125,279 citations). Next come The University of Texas at Dallas (#229 in United States) and The University of Texas at El Paso (#320 in United States). Across the whole list there are 133 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#222 in United States Arlington, Texas, United States

The University of Texas at Arlington

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 29,582/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

32,294Students

—International

Admissions open

#222 in United States · by research impact

4,125,279 citations · h-index 520

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2Top pick

#229 in United States Richardson, Texas, United States

The University of Texas at Dallas

Public University · 42 courses

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USD 40,144/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

21,751Students

—International

Admissions open

#229 in United States · by research impact

3,690,154 citations · h-index 544

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3Top pick

#320 in United States El Paso, Texas, United States

The University of Texas at El Paso

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 25,502/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

21,005Students

—International

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#320 in United States · by research impact

1,449,187 citations · h-index 368

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4Ranked

#323 in United States Edinburg, Texas, United States

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 19,827/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

28,666Students

—International

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#323 in United States · by research impact

1,410,570 citations · h-index 475

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5Ranked

#540 in United States Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 20,794/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

8,034Students

—International

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#540 in United States · by research impact

262,570 citations · h-index 167

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6Ranked

#595 in United States Prairie View, Texas, United States

Prairie View A & M University

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 26,874/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

8,877Students

—International

Admissions open

#595 in United States · by research impact

190,771 citations · h-index 157

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7Ranked

#649 in United States Commerce, Texas, United States

East Texas A&M University

Public University · 71 courses

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USD 22,326/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

9,912Students

—International

Admissions open

#649 in United States · by research impact

149,259 citations · h-index 145

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8Ranked

#664 in United States Houston, Texas, United States

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 21,114/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

6,078Students

—International

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#664 in United States · by research impact

146,195 citations · h-index 150

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9Ranked

#695 in United States Tyler, Texas, United States

The University of Texas at Tyler

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 25,494/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

7,440Students

—International

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#695 in United States · by research impact

131,161 citations · h-index 129

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10Ranked

#745 in United States Laredo, Texas, United States

Texas A & M International University

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 19,454/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

6,667Students

—International

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#745 in United States · by research impact

105,369 citations · h-index 135

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11Ranked

#769 in United States Canyon, Texas, United States

West Texas A & M University

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 10,996/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

6,917Students

—International

Admissions open

#769 in United States · by research impact

96,449 citations · h-index 123

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12Ranked

#910 in United States San Antonio, Texas, United States

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Public University · 20 courses

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USD 23,255/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

6,599Students

—International

Admissions open

#910 in United States · by research impact

60,299 citations · h-index 97

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13Ranked

#938 in United States Odessa, Texas, United States

The University of Texas Permian Basin

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 21,504/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

3,911Students

—International

Admissions open

#938 in United States · by research impact

54,881 citations · h-index 94

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: The University of Texas at Arlington is cited most (4,125,279 citations).

Public, private and where they are

13 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Texas (13) account for the most of those we can place. The University of Texas at Arlington is the largest, with 32,294 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 65 bachelor's, 52 master's, 13 phd / doctorate and 2 professional. The most common subjects are Business & Management (23), Medicine & Health Sciences (20), Social Sciences & Psychology (15) and Education (14). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (89% of courses with a stated intake). East Texas A&M University offers the widest choice, with 71 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 13 of these universities. West Texas A & M University is the least expensive at USD 10,996 a year and The University of Texas at Dallas the most at USD 40,144; the middle of the range is about USD 22,326. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Texas?

The University of Texas at Arlington (#222 in United States), The University of Texas at Dallas (#229 in United States) and The University of Texas at El Paso (#320 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university in Texas?

Of those with published fees, West Texas A & M University is the least expensive at about USD 10,996 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many universities in Texas are public?

13 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Texas?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do courses start in Texas?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Texas?

East Texas A&M University, with 71, ahead of The University of Texas at Dallas (42).

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