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NCAA Division I Colleges in Texas

25 schools in Texas. See our methodology.

Rice University stands out among Texas Division I colleges with an 8.7% acceptance rate and graduates earning $89,718 annually, making it one of the nation's most selective public research institutions. The state's 25 Division I schools serve over 400,000 students with net prices ranging from $6,500 to $41,942. Texas A&M leads enrollment with 59,099 students, while UT Austin combines high graduation rates at 87.6% with strong post-graduation earnings of $75,121. These institutions directly support Texas as home to the second largest healthcare workforce in the nation, with many graduates entering positions at major employers like HCA and Baylor Scott & White Health. The Houston Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, recruits heavily from University of Houston's 37,175 students. State residents benefit from the TEXAS Grant program, helping make education more accessible at public institutions like UT San Antonio, which maintains a low $11,234 net price while serving nearly 30,000 students. Southern Methodist University represents the premium private option at $41,778 net cost, delivering 83.3% graduation rates and $78,354 median earnings for its 7,106 students.
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$58,822
Avg. Earnings
58.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

NCAA Division I Colleges in Texas

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# School Enrollment Net Price Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 42,100 $19,678 87.6% 31.4%
2 4,562 $12,640 95.7% 8.7%
3 59,099 $20,924 83.8% 62.7%
4 37,175 $13,853 64.9% 66.2%
5 32,446 $20,071 67.5% 67.3%
6 7,106 $41,778 83.3% 52.3%
7 15,007 $41,942 80.2% 45.9%
8 10,919 $33,531 85.6% 56.1%
9 30,834 $15,235 56.5% 80.8%
10 33,680 $14,352 59.6% 79.1%
11 18,138 $16,025 55.1% 84.6%
12 34,547 $16,438 56.2% 87.7%
13 29,675 $11,234 51.2% 86.9%
14 12,263 $20,261 51.2% 87.1%
15 8,746 $15,152 51.7% 89.5%
16 27,026 $6,500 49.3% 87.7%
17 8,249 $11,268 45.9% 86.5%
18 8,527 $14,041 43.2% 76.1%
19 3,129 $27,401 60.2% 65.8%
20 7,945 $11,429 37.2% 83.7%
21 20,547 $10,726 45.9% 99.9%
22 7,804 $15,137 33.7% 88.0%
23 2,777 $19,710 49.8% 84.5%
24 4,545 $20,498 51.8% 94.2%
25 6,619 $19,734 19.9% 96.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Rice University different from other Texas colleges?

Rice University admits only 8.7% of applicants, making it more selective than UT Austin's 31.4% acceptance rate. Rice graduates earn $89,718 annually, the highest among Texas Division I schools, while maintaining a relatively affordable $12,640 net price for a private institution with 4,562 students.

How do graduation rates vary across Texas Division I schools?

Graduation rates span from 37.2% to 95.7% across the 25 schools. Rice leads at 95.7%, followed by UT Austin at 87.6% and TCU at 85.6%. Several large public universities like Texas A&M achieve 83.8% graduation rates while serving tens of thousands of students.

Is attending a Texas private university worth the higher cost?

Private schools like SMU cost $41,778 but graduates earn $78,354, while public UT Austin costs $19,678 with graduates earning $75,121. Rice offers the best value among privates at $12,640 net cost with $89,718 earnings potential for its 4,562 students.

Does school size affect graduation success in Texas?

Large universities can maintain high graduation rates. Texas A&M enrolls 59,099 students while achieving 83.8% graduation rates. UT Austin serves 42,100 students with 87.6% graduation rates. However, smaller Rice University leads at 95.7% with just 4,562 students enrolled.

What career opportunities exist for Texas college graduates?

Texas maintains the second largest healthcare workforce nationally, with major employers like HCA and Baylor Scott & White recruiting graduates. The Houston Texas Medical Center provides extensive opportunities for University of Houston's 37,175 students and Rice's science programs.

Where can students find the most affordable Division I education in Texas?

UT San Antonio offers the lowest net price at $11,234 while serving 29,675 students and maintaining 51.2% graduation rates. Rice University provides strong value at $12,640 for a private education. The TEXAS Grant helps residents access public education affordably.

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