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Colleges in Texas That Accept F-1 Students

Collegepedia lists 62 colleges in Texas certified to enrol F-1 students, out of 1068 nationwide, matched to the SEVP certified school list, 21 Oct 2026. They are ranked by quality score, highest first.

Last updated: 21 October 2026

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Tuition is the published annual rate for out-of-state students (what international students are usually charged), from College Scorecard. A * marks colleges where only the in-state rate is published. Confirm current fees with the college.

#CollegeCity, stateTypePublished annual tuition (indicator)F-1
1Rice UniversityHouston, TexasResearch University≈ ₹61.1 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
2Trinity UniversitySan Antonio, TexasLiberal Arts College≈ ₹51.1 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
3Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TexasResearch University≈ ₹58.8 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
4Dallas Christian CollegeFarmers Branch, TexasPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹20.7 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
5LeTourneau UniversityLongview, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹35.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
6Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TexasResearch University≈ ₹63.8 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
7Baylor UniversityWaco, TexasResearch University≈ ₹55.3 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
8Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TexasLiberal Arts College≈ ₹51.2 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
9Huston–Tillotson UniversityAustin, TexasHBCU≈ ₹25.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
10Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹22.6 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
11East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹29.2 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
12McMurry UniversityAbilene, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹30.8 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
13Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹42.1 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
14Paul Quinn CollegeDallas, TexasHBCU≈ ₹12.9 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
15The University of HoustonHouston, TexasResearch University≈ ₹21.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
16Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹37.7 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
17University of North TexasDenton, TexasResearch University≈ ₹20.1 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
18Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹33.3 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
19The King's UniversitySouthlake, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹11.9 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
20St. Edward's UniversityAustin, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹48.9 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
21Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹37.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
22Baptist Missionary Association Theological SeminaryJacksonville, TexasPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹9.57 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
23Concordia University TexasAustin, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹22.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
24University of St. ThomasHouston, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹33 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
25Brite Divinity SchoolFort Worth, TexasSeminary / Theological School—F-1 ✓
26Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹38.3 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
27Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹31.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
28Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹37.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
29University of Mary Hardin–BaylorBelton, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹30.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
30University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹35.3 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
31Texas Lutheran UniversitySeguin, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹34.5 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
32Nelson UniversityWaxahachie, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹23.9 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
33Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹30.6 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
34University of DallasIrving, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹51.3 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
35North Central Texas CollegeGainesville, TexasCommunity College≈ ₹5.46 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
36Arlington Baptist UniversityArlington, TexasSeminary / Theological School≈ ₹19.8 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
37Criswell CollegeDallas, TexasPrivate Non-profit≈ ₹15 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
38Tarrant County CollegeFort Worth, TexasCommunity College≈ ₹7.97 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
39Dallas CollegeDallas, TexasCommunity College≈ ₹6.57 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
40Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFort Worth, TexasSeminary / Theological School≈ ₹11.4 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
41College of the MainlandTexas City, TexasCommunity College≈ ₹3.94 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
42Clarendon CollegeClarendon, TexasCommunity College≈ ₹5.14 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
43Jacksonville CollegeJacksonville, TexasJunior College≈ ₹8.43 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
44Trinity Valley Community CollegeAthens, TexasCommunity College≈ ₹5.68 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
45South Texas CollegeMcAllen, TexasCommunity College≈ ₹7.25 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
46Southwest Texas Junior CollegeUvalde, TexasCommunity College≈ ₹5.99 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
47El Paso Community CollegeEl Paso, TexasCommunity College≈ ₹6.31 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
48Laredo CollegeLaredo, TexasCommunity College≈ ₹5.47 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
49Texas CollegeTyler, TexasHBCU≈ ₹9.53 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
50Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins, TexasHBCU≈ ₹11.2 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
51Southwestern Christian CollegeTerrell, TexasHBCU≈ ₹13.9 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
52Wiley UniversityMarshall, TexasHBCU≈ ₹11.9 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
53Lubbock Christian UniversityLubbock, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹27.2 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
54Southwestern Adventist UniversityKeene, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹24.2 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
55Amberton UniversityGarland, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹30.9K/yr*F-1 ✓
56Austin Presbyterian Theological SeminaryAustin, TexasSeminary / Theological School—F-1 ✓
57Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TexasMedical School—F-1 ✓
58Dallas International UniversityDallas, TexasGraduate School—F-1 ✓
59Dallas Theological SeminaryDallas, TexasSeminary / Theological School—F-1 ✓
60North American UniversityHouston, TexasPrivate University≈ ₹14.7 lakh/yrF-1 ✓
61Oblate School of TheologySan Antonio, Texas——F-1 ✓
62Texas A&M University at GalvestonGalveston, TexasPublic University—F-1 ✓

F-1 source: SEVP certified school list, 21 Oct 2026. A college is listed here only if matched to that official list.

Frequently asked questions

Which colleges in Texas accept F-1 students?

62 colleges in Texas are matched to the SEVP certified school list, 21 Oct 2026. They are listed above, ranked by Collegepedia quality score.

What does F-1 eligible mean?

The college is on the official SEVP certified school list, so it is authorised to enrol F-1 students and issue the Form I-20.

Are there community colleges in Texas that take F-1 students?

Yes, 10 of the 62 listed colleges in Texas are community colleges.

Is a college missing from this list not eligible?

Not necessarily. We list a college as F-1 only when we could match it to the official SEVP list. Check studyinthestates.dhs.gov or ask the college.

What is the tuition figure?

It is the college's published annual tuition from College Scorecard, an indicator only. Confirm current fees for international students with the college.