Universities in Texas

Baylor University - A private university affiliated with the Baptist religion, Baylor is renowned for its programs in business, law, music and theology. The university is located in downtown Waco, Baylor is also the only private school in the Big 12 athletic conference, and often plays its rivals Texas A&M and Texas Tech.

Published in-state tuition & fees - $21,225
Published out-of-state tuition & fees - $21,225
Books & Supplies - $1,382
On-campus Room & Board - $6,485
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Rice University - Located in Houston, Rice University is a private university that emphasizes programs in the arts & sciences and business. The university is known for its excellence in the fields of nanotechnology, structural chemical analysis, and space science.

Published in-state tuition & fees - $23,746
Published out-of-state tuition & fees - $23,746
Books & Supplies - $800
On-campus Room & Board - $8,980
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Texas A&M - A public university with nine separate campuses, with the main campus in College Station, Texas A&M was the first public institution of higher education in the state. The university is home to the George Bush Presidential Library and is well-known for its high educational output and athleticism.

Published in-state tuition & fees - $6,399
Published out-of-state tuition & fees - $14,679
Books & Supplies - $1,180
On-campus Room & Board - $6,952
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Texas Tech - Texas Tech consists of three main universities, with the main campus located in Lubbock. Founded in 1923, TTU operates a number of satellite campuses from Abilene to Junction, Texas.

Published in-state tuition & fees - $5,088
Published out-of-state tuition & fees - $11,712
Books & Supplies - $845
On-campus Room & Board - $7,008
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Trinity University - One of the best private undergraduate universities in the country, Trinity is located in San Antonio. Trinity focuses on close relationships between students and professors, especially with the 10:1 student/faculty ratio.

Published in-state tuition & fees - $21,582
Published out-of-state tuition & fees - $21,582
Books & Supplies - $640
On-campus Room & Board - $8,725
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University of Houston - Located in downtown Houston, the University of Houston is the fourth-largest university in the state, and consists of four campuses, three in Houston and one in Victoria, Texas. The university is currently in plans to create two health institutions, which will make UH the third medical school in Houston.

Published in-state tuition & fees - $3,326
Published out-of-state tuition & fees - $9,950
Books & Supplies - $1,020
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University of Texas - One of two flagship universities in Texas, the University of Texas is a public research university that is located in Austin, less than a mile from the state capitol. The university currently holds the most number of students in the state, and is renowned around the country for its athletics and education.

Published in-state tuition & fees - $6,972
Published out-of-state tuition & fees - $16,310
Books & Supplies - $800
On-campus Room & Board - $7,638
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