As college admissions deadlines approach, seniors are faced with a difficult decision. For those remaining in-state, here are some quick facts for state universities that may make your decision a little simpler. Please keep in mind that many universities have decided to waive the SAT/ACT requirement due to Covid-19.
Texas A&M:
Located: College Station (188 miles, 3 hr. drive)
Acceptance Rate: 57.8%
Undergraduate Students Enrolled: 53,791
SAT/ACT: not required
In-state Tuition $12,445
Texas State:
Located: San Marcos (231 miles away, 3 1/2 hr. drive)
Acceptance Rate: 81.1%
Undergraduate Students Enrolled: 38,187
SAT/ACT: not required
In-state Tuition: $11,550
Texas Tech:
Located: Lubbock (304 miles, 5 hr drive)
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Undergraduate Students Enrolled 32,125
SAT/ACT: not required
In-state Tuition: $11,319
University of North Texas:
Located: Denton (25 miles, 1/2 hr drive)
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Undergraduate Students Enrolled: 32,126
SAT/ACT: not required
In-state Tuition: $11,821
University of Texas at Austin:
Located: Austin (201 miles, 3 hr drive)
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Undergraduate Students Enrolled: 40,163
SAT/ACT: not required
In-state Tuition: $11,106