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NCAA Division II Colleges in Texas

12 schools in Texas. See our methodology.

Texas A&M International University stands out among Texas Division II schools with remarkably low costs at just $3,061 net price, making higher education accessible in border communities. The state's 12 Division II institutions show dramatic variation, from Sul Ross State's 27.4% graduation rate to Saint Edward's impressive 64.2% completion rate. Acceptance rates remain high across the board, with most schools admitting over 80% of applicants and several exceeding 95%. These regional universities serve Texas's growing healthcare workforce, the nation's second largest, with graduates earning between $41,871 and $58,826 annually. Programs align with major employers like HCA and Baylor Scott & White, while state funding through the TEXAS Grant program helps offset costs. Private institutions like Dallas Baptist University command higher prices at $30,092, but deliver strong outcomes with 60.4% graduation rates. The geographic spread from Alpine to Tyler reflects Texas's commitment to accessible education across rural and urban communities.
12
Schools
$16,314
Avg. Net Price
$53,190
Avg. Earnings
47.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

NCAA Division II Colleges in Texas

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# School Enrollment Net Price Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 6,502 $3,061 48.9% 47.9%
2 7,009 $13,931 46.8% 93.9%
3 5,515 $12,915 40.7% 79.1%
4 8,804 $10,948 44.2% 93.6%
5 6,771 $20,841 47.3% 91.6%
6 4,043 $11,882 41.3% 92.4%
7 4,622 $10,204 45.6% 96.6%
8 1,911 $21,352 58.8% 86.2%
9 1,210 $25,910 48.7% 81.6%
10 2,526 $30,092 60.4% 91.4%
11 2,729 $23,636 64.2% 85.1%
12 1,378 $10,991 27.4% 97.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Texas A&M International University so affordable?

Texas A&M International maintains the lowest net price at $3,061 among Texas Division II schools. The university serves 6,502 students in Laredo, benefiting from state funding and border region economic factors that keep costs down while maintaining a 48.9% graduation rate and selective 47.9% acceptance rate.

How do graduation rates vary across Texas Division II schools?

Graduation rates span from Sul Ross State's challenging 27.4% to Saint Edward's leading 64.2%. Most schools cluster between 40-50%, with private institutions like Dallas Baptist (60.4%) and St. Mary's (58.8%) typically outperforming public universities in student completion rates.

Is it easier to get accepted at Texas Division II colleges?

Acceptance rates are generally high, ranging from 47.9% at Texas A&M International to 97.1% at Sul Ross State. Ten of the 12 schools accept over 80% of applicants, making Division II an accessible pathway for Texas students seeking four-year degrees.

Does attending a Texas Division II school lead to good career prospects?

Graduates earn between $41,871 and $58,826 annually, with Saint Edward's leading at $58,826. These earnings align well with Texas's healthcare industry growth, where institutions like The University of Texas at Tyler prepare graduates for the state's second-largest healthcare workforce.

Where do Texas Division II colleges offer the best value?

Texas Woman's University provides strong value at $10,948 net price with 8,804 students and $56,544 graduate earnings. Similarly, Angelo State offers solid returns at $12,915 cost and $50,116 earnings, serving 5,515 students in San Angelo's growing economy.

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