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Christian Colleges in Texas

50 schools in Texas. See our methodology.

Trinity University's 30.5% acceptance rate makes it the most selective Christian college in Texas, yet graduates earn $71,668 annually on average. This selectivity contrasts sharply with the University of St Thomas, which accepts 96.7% of applicants while still maintaining a 68.6% graduation rate. The 55 Christian colleges across Texas show remarkable variety in both cost and outcomes, with net prices ranging from $8,750 to $41,942. Southern Methodist University leads in graduate earnings at $78,354, reflecting strong connections to Dallas's financial sector and major employers like HCA and Baylor Scott & White Health. Texas Christian University achieves the highest graduation rate at 85.6%, while smaller institutions like Messenger College serve just 26 students with focused religious education. The state's position as home to the second largest healthcare workforce creates opportunities for graduates, particularly those from programs connected to Houston's Texas Medical Center. Many students benefit from the TEXAS Grant program, which helps offset costs at these faith-based institutions that prepare graduates for careers in the state's growing economy.
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$21,399
Avg. Net Price
$51,121
Avg. Earnings
47.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

Christian Colleges in Texas

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# School Affiliation Enrollment Net Price Graduation Rate
1 Presbyterian Church (USA) 2,518 $23,650 81.9%
2 United Methodist 7,106 $41,778 83.3%
3 Undenominational 482 $16,267 60.0%
4 Baptist 15,007 $41,942 80.2%
5 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 10,919 $33,531 85.6%
6 Interdenominational 1,510 $25,314 61.1%
7 Presbyterian Church (USA) 1,125 $23,451 69.5%
8 United Methodist 1,454 $27,468 69.3%
9 Other Protestant 26 $18,541 55.6%
10 Baptist 197 $11,674 42.0%
11 Churches of Christ 128 $16,870 49.2%
12 Seventh-day Adventist 574 $20,581 41.1%
13 Roman Catholic 1,403 $25,470 68.0%
14 Multiple Protestant 982 $19,847 36.1%
15 Roman Catholic 2,826 $18,762 68.6%
16 Churches of Christ 3,129 $27,401 60.2%
17 Baptist 98 $8,750 27.3%
18 Roman Catholic 1,110 $17,760 42.4%
19 Baptist 1,364 $23,790 48.0%
20 Roman Catholic 1,911 $21,352 58.8%
21 Churches of Christ 1,210 $25,910 48.7%
22 Southern Baptist 118 $12,929 57.1%
23 United Methodist 1,108 $19,988 38.6%
24 African Methodist Episcopal 600 $20,244 38.1%
25 Baptist 2,526 $30,092 60.4%
26 Christian Churches and Churches of Christ 272 $22,456 23.9%
27 Baptist 1,275 $21,031 49.6%
28 Roman Catholic 2,729 $23,636 64.2%
29 American Evangelical Lutheran 1,260 $22,587 55.2%
30 Baptist 2,959 $28,690 53.4%
31 Baptist 2,777 $19,710 49.8%
32 Roman Catholic 4,545 $20,498 51.8%
33 United Methodist 636 $10,095 20.0%
34 Interdenominational 272 $23,878 40.0%
35 Assemblies of God 1,366 $19,655 35.5%
36 United Methodist 1,671 $19,398 32.4%
37 Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 1,388 $22,240 40.5%
38 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 730 $10,409 15.1%
39 Baptist 716 $25,255 31.1%
40 Christian Methodist Episcopal 644 $10,650 10.7%
41 Southern Baptist 2,090 $20,540 19.2%
42 Presbyterian Church (USA) 1,028 $20,410 43.7%
43 Baptist 268 $28,599 4.5%
44 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
45 Southern Baptist 334 35.6%
46 Churches of Christ 918 $12,714
47 Interdenominational 215
48 Assemblies of God 43 $7,157
49 Baptist 49
50 Pentecostal Holiness 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Texas Christian University stand out among faith-based colleges?

Texas Christian University achieves an 85.6% graduation rate, the highest among Christian colleges in Texas. With 10,919 students and a net price of $33,531, TCU graduates earn an average of $68,424 annually. The Fort Worth campus benefits from proximity to major employers and maintains strong academic standards with a 56.1% acceptance rate.

How affordable are Christian colleges in Texas compared to other states?

Net prices range from $8,750 to $41,942 across Texas's 55 Christian colleges. Schools like Jacksonville College offer education for $11,674, while premium institutions like SMU cost $41,778. The TEXAS Grant program helps students afford these options, with many graduates entering the state's second largest healthcare workforce.

Is Southern Methodist University worth its high cost?

SMU's $41,778 net price is the highest among Christian colleges in Texas, but graduates earn $78,354 on average, also the highest return. The Dallas location provides access to major financial and healthcare employers. With 7,106 students and an 83.3% graduation rate, SMU justifies its premium through strong career outcomes.

Does size matter when choosing a Christian college in Texas?

Enrollment ranges from 26 students at Messenger College to 15,007 at Baylor University. Smaller schools like Austin College with 1,125 students achieve a 69.5% graduation rate, while large Baylor maintains 80.2%. Both sizes can succeed, with outcomes depending more on institutional resources and student support systems than enrollment numbers.

Where do graduates find the best job opportunities in Texas?

Houston's Texas Medical Center offers extensive healthcare opportunities for graduates, while Dallas provides financial sector jobs that boost SMU graduate earnings to $78,354. The state's second largest healthcare workforce creates demand for graduates from all 55 Christian colleges. HCA and Baylor Scott & White Health actively recruit from Texas institutions.

What graduation rates can students expect at Christian colleges in Texas?

Graduation rates span from 27.3% to 85.6% across the 55 institutions. Texas Christian University leads at 85.6%, followed by SMU at 83.3% and Trinity at 81.9%. Even schools with modest rates like College of Biblical Studies at 60% can provide value through specialized religious education and career preparation.

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