Colleges and universities in Texas facts for kids
A college or university is a place where students go to learn after finishing high school. It's where you can study many different subjects and get a degree, which is like a special certificate showing you've completed a course of study. In Texas, there are many colleges and universities, both public and private, offering lots of choices for students.
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Public Universities in Texas
Public universities are usually supported by the state government. This often means they have lower tuition fees for students who live in Texas. They are a big part of the state's education system.
Many public universities in Texas are part of larger "systems." A university system is like a group of different campuses or schools that are all managed together. This helps them share resources and work efficiently.
Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest university systems in the United States. It includes several universities and health science centers across Texas.
- Texas A&M University System
- Corpus Christi
- Galveston
- Kingsville
- Prairie View A&M University
- Tarleton State University
- Texarkana
- Texas A&M University
- West Texas A&M University
Texas State Technical College System
This system focuses on technical education. It helps students learn skills for specific jobs, like welding or computer repair.
- Texas State Technical College System
- Harlingen
- Marshall
- Sweetwater
- Waco
Texas State University System
Another important system, the Texas State University System, includes several universities known for different programs.
- Texas State University System
- Lamar University
- Lamar Institute of Technology
- Lamar State College
- Orange
- Port Arthur
- Sam Houston State University
- Sul Ross State University
- Rio Grande College
- San Marcos
Texas Tech University System
The Texas Tech University System includes a main university and a health sciences center.
- Texas Tech University System
- Angelo State University
- Health Sciences Center
- Texas Tech University
University of Houston System
The University of Houston System has several campuses, including the main University of Houston.
- University of Houston System
- Clear Lake
- Downtown
- University of Houston
- Victoria
University of North Texas System
This system includes campuses in Dallas and a health science center.
- University of North Texas System
- Dallas
- Health Science Center
University of Texas System
The University of Texas System is one of the biggest and most well-known university systems in Texas. It has many universities and health institutions across the state.
- University of Texas System
- Austin
- Arlington
- Dallas
- El Paso
- Health Center at Tyler
- Health Science Center at Houston
- Health Science Center at San Antonio
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Medical Branch at Galveston
- Permian Basin
- Rio Grande Valley
- San Antonio
- Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
- Tyler
Private Universities in Texas
Private universities are not funded by the state government. Instead, they often rely on tuition fees, donations, and other private sources. This can sometimes mean their tuition fees are higher, but they also offer unique programs and smaller class sizes.
Texas is home to many private universities, each with its own special history and focus. Some are connected to religious organizations, while others are independent.
- Abilene Christian University
- Amberton University
- Arlington Baptist College
- Austin College
- Bay Ridge Christian College
- Baylor University
- Christ For The Nations Institute
- College of Saint Thomas More
- Concordia University at Austin
- Dallas Baptist University
- Dallas Christian College
- East Texas Baptist University
- Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics
- Hallmark Institute
- Hardin-Simmons University
- Houston Baptist University
- Howard Payne University
- Huston-Tillotson University
- Jarvis Christian College
- LeTourneau University
- Lubbock Christian University
- McMurry University
- Northwood University
- Our Lady of the Lake University
- Paul Quinn College
- Rice University
- Saint Edward's University
- Saint Mary's University of San Antonio
- Schreiner University
- Southern Methodist University
- Southwestern Adventist University
- Southwestern Assemblies of God University
- Southwestern Christian College
- Southwestern University
- Texas Baptist College
- Texas Christian University
- Texas College
- Texas Lutheran University
- Texas Wesleyan University
- Trinity University
- University of Dallas
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
- University of St. Thomas
- University of the Incarnate Word
- Wade College
- Wayland Baptist University
- Western Texas College
- Wiley College
