Southwest Region
Southwest Colleges & Universities
The Southwest features rapidly growing universities, diverse student populations, and strong programs in engineering, energy, and healthcare.
75
Total Colleges
4
States
Top Southwest Colleges
Leading universities across the Southwest, sorted by selectivity.
Irving, TX•Private
N/A
Acceptance Rate$14,392/yr
N/A
22%
"DeVry University-Texas is located in Irving, TX."
Bethany, OK•Private
40%
Acceptance Rate$35,800/yr
910-1150
62%
"Southern Nazarene University is located in Bethany, OK."
Tyler, TX•Private
41%
Acceptance Rate$16,208/yr
800-970
24%
"Texas College is located in Tyler, TX."
Marshall, TX•Private
52%
Acceptance Rate$17,500/yr
790-970
21%
"Wiley College is located in Marshall, TX."
San Antonio, TX•Private
66%
Acceptance Rate$41,288/yr
870-1070
50%
"A small, faith-inspired haven in San Antonio where community drives learning and service shapes character."
Claremore, OK•Public
91%
Acceptance Rate$14,460/yr
890-1080
31%
"Rogers State University is located in Claremore, OK."
Garland, TX•Private
100%
Acceptance Rate$8,550/yr
N/A
32%
"Amberton University is located in Garland, TX."
Oklahoma City, OK•Public
100%
Acceptance Rate$3,119/yr
N/A
23%
"Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma City, OK."
Houston, TX•Private
100%
Acceptance Rate$9,552/yr
N/A
34%
"University of Phoenix-Texas is located in Houston, TX."
Phoenix, AZ•Private
100%
Acceptance Rate$12,641/yr
N/A
N/A
"Ottawa University-Phoenix is located in Phoenix, AZ."
Las Vegas, NM•Public
100%
Acceptance Rate$14,898/yr
N/A
49%
"New Mexico Highlands University is located in Las Vegas, NM."
Muskogee, OK•Private
100%
Acceptance Rate$20,600/yr
N/A
20%
"Bacone College is located in Muskogee, OK."
Galveston, TX•Public
100%
Acceptance Rate$10,544/yr
N/A
32%
"Galveston College is located in Galveston, TX."
Dallas, TX•Public
100%
Acceptance Rate$4,050/yr
N/A
17%
"Dallas College is located in Dallas, TX."
Crownpoint, NM•Public
100%
Acceptance Rate$11,238/yr
N/A
25%
"Navajo Technical University is located in Crownpoint, NM."
Phoenix, AZ•Private
100%
Acceptance Rate$5,700/yr
N/A
45%
"Aspen University is located in Phoenix, AZ."
Houston, TX•Private
100%
Acceptance Rate$20,700/yr
N/A
N/A
"The Art Institute of Houston is located in Houston, TX."
Bastrop, TX•Private
100%
Acceptance Rate$20,700/yr
N/A
N/A
"The Art Institute of Austin is located in Bastrop, TX."
Dallas, TX•Private
100%
Acceptance Rate$20,700/yr
N/A
N/A
"Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas is located in Dallas, TX."
San Antonio, TX•Private
100%
Acceptance Rate$20,700/yr
N/A
N/A
"The Art Institute of San Antonio is located in San Antonio, TX."
Frequently Asked Questions About Southwest Colleges
Southwest colleges are known for their distinctive characteristics, academic traditions, and campus cultures. The region offers diverse educational experiences, from historic institutions to modern research universities, each with unique strengths in various academic disciplines.
The Southwest is home to many top-ranked colleges and universities. The best choice depends on your academic interests, career goals, preferred campus size, and budget. Consider factors like program strength, graduation rates, and post-graduation outcomes when evaluating schools.