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Texas Tech University is a public research university located in Lubbock, TX. The university opened in 1925 and is the only campus in Texas that is home to a major university, law school, and medical school! Also, in fall 2022, the university had a record number of National Merit Finalists on campus which included 20Continue reading “College Spotlight: Texas Tech University”

Southwestern University is a private university located in Georgetown, TX (about 30 mins away from Austin). The university was founded in 1840 and is the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas. Southwestern was named as the #1 undergraduate liberal arts college in Texas by Forbes in its 2019 Grateful Grad Colleges. All students participateContinue reading “College Spotlight: Southwestern University”

Location Austin, TX Type 4-year, Public Size 50,476 (40,048 undergraduate) Retention Rate 97% Graduation Rate 86% Acceptance Rate 31% Test Scores SAT Range1230–1480 ACT Composite Range27–33 Test Optional? High school students who apply to The University of Texas at Austin for fall 2022 undergraduate admission will not be required to submit an ACT or SATContinue reading “College Spotlight: University of Texas”

Location San Antonio, TX Type 4-year, Private Size Small: 3,458 (2,139 undergraduate) Retention Rate 74% Graduation Rate 60% Acceptance Rate 78% Test Scores SAT Range1040–1220 ACT Composite Range21–26 Test Optional? For Fall 2022 Applicants Freshman Application Deadlines Rolling DeadlineDec. 15 – Priority application date for admission and general merit scholarships  Financial Aid – Average Percent of NeedContinue reading “College Spotlight: St. Mary’s University”

Location College Station, TX Type 4-year, Public Size Large: 73,284 (53,876 undergraduate) Retention Rate 94% Graduation Rate 82% Acceptance Rate 57% Test Scores SAT Range1160-1390ACT Composite Range26-31 Test Optional? Yes, for Fall 2022 applicants Freshman Application Deadlines Regular Decision: December 1st Financial Aid – Average Percent of Need Met 69% Application Fee $75 Popular ProgramsContinue reading “College Spotlight: Texas A&M University”

Location Sherman, TX (60 miles north of Dallas) Type 4-year, private, liberal arts College Size Small: 1,302 (1,285 undergraduate) Retention Rate 82% Graduation Rate 71% Acceptance Rate 51% Test Scores SAT RangeEvidence-Based Reading and Writing: 560 – 660Math: 550 – 650ACT Composite Range22-29 Test Optional? Yes Freshman Application Deadlines Early Decision (binding): November 1Early ActionContinue reading “College Spotlight: Austin College”