Texas Private Religious Studies Universities

Compare 83 programs at 38 universities in Texas — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 83 Universities 38 Scholarships 4

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University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas · Private University · Est. 1881

US #201 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,775/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $56,733
Students: 4,440

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Baylor University

Waco, Texas · Private University · Est. 1845

US #202 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,104/yr
Admission rate: 51%
Earnings (10yr): $65,793
Students: 14,785

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Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas · Private University · Est. 1911

US #204 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $40,892/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $78,354
Students: 7,277

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Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas · Private University · Est. 1873

US #278 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,660/yr
Admission rate: 44%
Earnings (10yr): $68,424
Students: 11,026

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Rice University

Houston, Texas · Private University · Est. 1891

US #297 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,370/yr
Admission rate: 8%
Earnings (10yr): $89,718
Students: 4,776

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Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas · Private University · Est. 1898

US #332 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,516/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $56,807
Students: 2,403

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Houston Christian University

Houston, Texas · Private University · Est. 1960

US #501 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $20,629/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $55,933
Students: 2,886

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Abilene Christian University

Abilene, Texas · Private University · Est. 1906

US #551 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $26,182/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $55,736
Students: 3,195

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St. Mary's University

San Antonio, Texas · Private University · Est. 1852

US #588 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,145/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $56,955
Students: 1,951

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Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, Texas · Private University · Est. 1908

US #656 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $20,590/yr
Admission rate: 56%
Earnings (10yr): $51,838
Students: 2,041

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Hardin-Simmons University

Abilene, Texas · Private University · Est. 1891

US #661 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,555/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,771
Students: 1,283

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Saint Edward's University

Austin, Texas · Private University · Est. 1873

US #669 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $25,578/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $58,826
Students: 2,493

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LeTourneau University

Longview, Texas · Private University · Est. 1946

US #683 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,185/yr
Admission rate: 38%
Earnings (10yr): $57,103
Students: 1,468

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Nelson University

Waxahachie, Texas · Private University · Est. 1927

US #717 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $21,662/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $46,238
Students: 1,479

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Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, Texas · Private University · Est. 1895

US #721 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,442/yr
Earnings (10yr): $48,675
Students: 1,066

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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Belton, Texas · Private University · Est. 1845

US #825 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $26,106/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $56,132
Students: 2,759

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Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, Texas · Private University · Est. 1957

US #866 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,456/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $53,787
Students: 1,252

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Trinity University

San Antonio, Texas · Private University · Est. 1869

US #924 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,464/yr
Admission rate: 26%
Earnings (10yr): $71,668
Students: 2,505

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East Texas Baptist University

Marshall, Texas · Private University · Est. 1912

US #930 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,911/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $52,788
Students: 1,352

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Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, Texas · Private University · Est. 1890

US #1017 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,066/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $54,053
Students: 1,741

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Howard Payne University

Brownwood, Texas · Private University · Est. 1889

US #1036 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $23,627/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $48,376
Students: 713

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Schreiner University

Kerrville, Texas · Private University · Est. 1923

US #1103 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,507/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $52,228
Students: 1,053

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McMurry University

Abilene, Texas · Private University · Est. 1923

US #1156 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,581/yr
Admission rate: 57%
Earnings (10yr): $48,779
Students: 1,176

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Southwestern Adventist University

Keene, Texas · Private University · Est. 1893

US #1229 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,778/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $52,946
Students: 570

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Religious Studies programmes report a median $28,443 two years after finishing, across 114 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,305.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Religious Studies universities in Texas?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of the Incarnate Word, Baylor University, Southern Methodist University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Religious Studies universities in Texas?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Religious Studies universities in Texas?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Texas?

Filtering by Texas keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Religious Studies universities in Texas

This page lists private Religious Studies universities in Texas held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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