Best Graduation Rate Universities in Texas
Rankings based on government-verified data for qualifying institutions in Texas.
| # | Institution | Tuition | Avg Earnings | Grad Rate | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rice University
Private Non-Profit |
$58,128 | $79,751 | 95% | TX |
| 2 |
The University of Texas at Austin
Public |
$11,678 | $60,896 | 88% | TX |
| 3 |
Texas Christian University
Private Non-Profit |
$57,220 | $60,435 | 85% | TX |
| 4 |
Texas A&M University-College Station
Public |
$13,099 | $59,386 | 84% | TX |
| 5 |
Southern Methodist University
Private Non-Profit |
$64,460 | $65,556 | 83% | TX |
| 6 |
Baylor University
Private Non-Profit |
$54,844 | $56,532 | 81% | TX |
| 7 |
Trinity University
Private Non-Profit |
$51,352 | $55,224 | 79% | TX |
| 8 |
Austin College
Private Non-Profit |
$46,500 | $45,242 | 71% | TX |
| 9 |
Southwestern University
Private Non-Profit |
$51,058 | $49,249 | 71% | TX |
| 10 |
The University of Texas at Dallas
Public |
$14,564 | $57,249 | 70% | TX |
| 11 |
University of Dallas
Private Non-Profit |
$50,880 | $45,950 | 70% | TX |
| 12 |
Hallmark University
Private Non-Profit |
$0 | $46,666 | 67% | TX |
| 13 |
University of St Thomas
Private Non-Profit |
$33,660 | $49,971 | 67% | TX |
| 14 |
Texas Tech University
Public |
$11,852 | $52,588 | 67% | TX |
| 15 |
Saint Edward's University
Private Non-Profit |
$51,384 | $47,743 | 65% | TX |
| 16 |
University of Houston
Public |
$9,711 | $52,768 | 64% | TX |
| 17 |
LeTourneau University
Private Non-Profit |
$35,500 | $51,058 | 64% | TX |
| 18 |
Abilene Christian University
Private Non-Profit |
$42,380 | $46,727 | 60% | TX |
| 19 |
University of North Texas
Public |
$11,164 | $46,304 | 59% | TX |
| 20 |
Criswell College
Private Non-Profit |
$14,310 | $42,026 | 59% | TX |
| 21 |
Dallas Baptist University
Private Non-Profit |
$38,140 | $45,138 | 59% | TX |
| 22 |
St. Mary's University
Private Non-Profit |
$36,242 | $44,130 | 57% | TX |
| 23 |
Texas State University
Public |
$11,450 | $46,716 | 56% | TX |
| 24 |
Sam Houston State University
Public |
$9,228 | $45,337 | 56% | TX |
| 25 |
The University of Texas at Arlington
Public |
$11,728 | $60,902 | 55% | TX |
| 26 |
Texas Lutheran University
Private Non-Profit |
$34,920 | $48,125 | 54% | TX |
| 27 |
Hardin-Simmons University
Private Non-Profit |
$31,686 | $44,392 | 53% | TX |
| 28 |
University of the Incarnate Word
Private Non-Profit |
$35,660 | $47,625 | 53% | TX |
| 29 |
Stephen F Austin State University
Public |
$10,600 | $43,144 | 52% | TX |
| 30 |
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Public |
$7,746 | $52,098 | 52% | TX |
| 31 |
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Public |
$8,991 | $46,340 | 52% | TX |
| 32 |
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Private Non-Profit |
$33,150 | $48,368 | 52% | TX |
| 33 |
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Public |
$9,859 | $35,812 | 51% | TX |
| 34 |
Houston Christian University
Private Non-Profit |
$38,100 | $44,595 | 50% | TX |
| 35 |
Texas A & M International University
Public |
$7,846 | $37,327 | 49% | TX |
| 36 |
Lubbock Christian University
Private Non-Profit |
$27,298 | $46,464 | 49% | TX |
| 37 |
Tarleton State University
Public |
$7,878 | $46,729 | 48% | TX |
| 38 |
The King's University
Private Non-Profit |
$12,480 | $30,883 | 48% | TX |
| 39 |
Schreiner University
Private Non-Profit |
$37,396 | $45,527 | 47% | TX |
| 40 |
The University of Texas at El Paso
Public |
$9,744 | $37,978 | 47% | TX |
| 41 |
Texas Woman's University
Public |
$8,648 | $48,773 | 46% | TX |
| 42 |
West Texas A & M University
Public |
$9,101 | $44,399 | 46% | TX |
| 43 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
Public |
$9,920 | $49,355 | 45% | TX |
| 44 |
East Texas Baptist University
Private Non-Profit |
$30,050 | $41,759 | 45% | TX |
| 45 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Public |
$9,892 | $44,882 | 45% | TX |
| 46 |
East Texas A&M University
Public |
$10,026 | $43,157 | 44% | TX |
| 47 |
Southwestern Adventist University
Private Non-Profit |
$24,588 | $43,643 | 44% | TX |
| 48 |
University of North Texas at Dallas
Public |
$9,590 | $51,716 | 44% | TX |
| 49 |
Prairie View A & M University
Public |
$11,299 | $36,350 | 42% | TX |
| 50 |
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Public |
$10,904 | $50,020 | 41% | TX |
About This Ranking
This ranking is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which provides comprehensive information about colleges and universities across the country.
Institutions are ranked by best graduation rate metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data for the ranking criteria are included.