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47 universities in Texas for international students (2026–27)
47 universities in Texas are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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47 of 47 universities
| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $50 | 66% | $44,200 |
| Angelo State University | San Angelo | Rolling | $50 | 83% | $18,300 |
| Austin College | Sherman | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 47.7% | $48,680 |
| Baylor University | Waco | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 51.3% | $58,100 |
| Concordia University Texas | Austin | Rolling | $50 | 91.3% | $23,500 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas | Rolling | $0 | 88.8% | $40,190 |
| East Texas A&M University | Commerce | Rolling | $30 | 92.2% | $22,326 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Marshall | Rolling | $25 | 57.8% | $30,680 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene | Rolling | $75 | 90% | $32,960 |
| Houston Christian University | Houston | Rolling | $0 | 84.4% | $39,430 |
| Jarvis Christian University | Hawkins | Rolling | $0 | — | $11,720 |
| Lamar University | Beaumont | Jul 28, 2027 · RD | $75 | 86.4% | $18,745 |
| LeTourneau University | Longview | Jul 27, 2027 · RD | $0 | 38% | $37,160 |
| Lubbock Christian University | Lubbock | Rolling | $0 | 73.1% | $28,540 |
| McMurry University | Abilene | Rolling | $30 | 57% | $32,340 |
| Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls | Rolling | $50 | 93.5% | $12,530 |
| Rice University | Houston | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $75 | 8% | $64,144 |
| Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | Jul 28, 2027 · RD | $90 | 90.3% | $19,068 |
| Schreiner University | Kerrville | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $25 | 88.2% | $39,266 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 63.3% | $67,040 |
| Southwestern University | Georgetown | Nov 3, 2026 · ED | $0 | 43.1% | $53,813 |
| St. Edward's University | Austin | Rolling | $0 | 81.4% | $51,384 |
| St. Mary's University | San Antonio | Rolling | $0 | 97.8% | $37,434 |
| Stephen F. Austin State University | Nacogdoches | Rolling | $50 | 94% | $23,426 |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville | Jul 26, 2027 · RD | $50 | 89.6% | $18,142 |
| Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | Jul 1, 2027 · RD | $75 | 88.6% | $20,794 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $50 | 44.5% | $61,740 |
| Texas College | Tyler | Jul 25, 2027 · RD | $0 | — | $10,008 |
| Texas Lutheran University | Seguin | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $100 | 95.7% | $36,230 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos | Rolling | $90 | 89.3% | $22,930 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock | Rolling | $75 | 72.6% | $24,451 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Fort Worth | Rolling | $0 | 69.2% | $39,582 |
| Texas Woman's University | Denton | Jul 1, 2027 · RD | $75 | 96.1% | $18,480 |
| Trinity University | San Antonio | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 25.9% | $53,676 |
| University of Dallas | Irving | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $50 | 53.4% | $53,930 |
| University of Houston | Houston | May 31, 2027 · RD | $90 | 73.9% | $22,547 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Belton | Rolling | $0 | 95.8% | $32,020 |
| University of North Texas | Denton | Rolling | $85 | 72.2% | $21,149 |
| University of St. Thomas - Houston | Houston | Jun 29, 2027 · RD | $0 | 89.9% | $34,634 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | Jul 28, 2027 · RD | $75 | 79.9% | $29,582 |
| The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) | Austin | Oct 15, 2026 · EA | $90 | 26.6% | $44,908 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson | Rolling | $75 | 65.1% | $40,144 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso | Rolling | $65 | 99.9% | $25,502 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio | Rolling | $75 | 86.8% | $22,051 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio | Rolling | $0 | 98.1% | $37,090 |
| West Texas A&M University | Canyon | Rolling | $100 | 98.7% | $10,996 |
| Wiley University | Marshall | Rolling | $0 | — | $12,500 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in Texas are on the Common App?
47 for 2026–27.
Which universities in Texas are free to apply to for international students?
18 charge international applicants no application fee, including Austin College, Baylor University, Dallas Baptist University and Houston Christian University.
What is the most selective university in Texas?
On the Common App, Rice University: 8% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in Texas?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, Texas College: $10,008.