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Financial aid is available.

For most students and their families, college costs play a large role in determining which colleges or universities they consider. Location may be important to students who want to save on expenses by continuing to live with their families while they attend college.

Every year, billions of dollars in financial aid are awarded to Texas students. If you need help paying for college, you’re not alone. About half of Texas college students receive financial aid. There are many free resources to help students find information about financial aid programs.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only form you need to fill out for most types of financial aid, including the state’s TEXAS Grant and B-On- Time Loan Forgiveness programs. Submit the FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible for the following fall semester. You must include your and your family’s completed or estimated income tax information.

You must apply for most scholarships separately. These are usually earned for academic achievement, outstanding abilities, or unique talents. You can search for scholarships at www.fastweb.com. Institutions may also provide scholarships for dorm expenses, books and supplies, childcare, and other needs. Contact the financial aid office for more information. Admission Requirements for Public Universities (Contact universities’ admissions offices for specific requirements. Community colleges, which are not listed, require a high school diploma or its equivalent.)

Min. SAT/ACT Scores by High School Rank ‡ Required High School Credits Social Foreign Texas Public Four-Year Universities English Math Science Studies Language Additional Required Academic Credits Additional Recommended Academic Credits

Angelo State University 1030/23 1270/30 4 3 3 3 2† 1 Computer Science

Lamar University 1000/21 1100/24 4 3 2 2.5 2† 2.5 Academic Electives

Midwestern State University 870/18 950/20 1030/22 1110/24 4 3 2 6 from Math, U.S. or World History, U.S. Government, World Geography, Economics, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Science, Computer Science, Business, Speech, Journalism

Prairie View A&M University 820/17 820/17 820/17 4 3 3† 2 2 Recommended High School Program, 4 Electives Sam Houston State University 850/17 930/19 1030/22 1140/25 4 3 3 3.5 2 Recommended High School Program

Stephen F. Austin State University 850/18 1050/23 1250/28 4 3 3 3.5 2 Recommended High School Program

Sul Ross State University 920/20 920/20 4 3, 4 † 2, 4 ††2.5, 3.5 3† 1 Fine Arts, 1 Computer Science, .5 P.E., .5 Health

Tarleton State University 4† 3† 2† 1† Recommended High School Program

Texas A&M International University 860/18 860/18 4 3 2 3 2† 1 Computer Science 1 Fine Arts

Texas A&M University 4 3.5 3 3† 2† 3 years of Science with at least 2 courses in Biology 1, Chemistry 1, or Physics 1 1 Computer Science

Texas A&M University-Commerce 920/20 920/20 4 3 2 2.5 2† 1 Fine Arts, 1 Computer Science

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 900/19 1000/21 1100/23 1200/27 4 3 3 3 2 1 Computer Science

Texas A&M University-Kingsville 850/18 900/19 970/21 1050/23 4 333.5 2 1 Technology Application, 1.5 P.E., 1 Fine Arts, .5 Economics, .5 Health Education, .5 Speech

Texas Southern University 4† 3† 2† 2† 6 from Foreign Language, Computer Science, Speech, Journalism, Fine Arts

Texas State University-San Marcos 920/20 1010/22 1180/26 1270/29 4 3 3 3.5 2, 3 † Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement Program

Texas Tech University 1140/25 1230/28 1270/29 1270/29 4 3 2 2.5 † 2† Recommended High School Program

Texas Woman’s University 950/20 4 3 2 2 3 Academic Electives

University of Houston 1000/21 4 3 2 3 2† Recommended High School Program † † University of Houston-Downtown 4 3† 3† 3.5 † 2- 3 Recommended High School Program

University of North Texas 950/20 1050/23 1180/26 4 3, 4 † 2, 3 † 3 3† Recommended High School Program

University of Texas at Arlington 1050/22 1150/25 4 33 3 2 .5 Computing Proficiency, 1 Fine Arts, 1.5 P.E., .5 Health, 1 from Music, Theatre, Art

University of Texas at Austin 4 3, 4 † 2, 3 † 3 2, 3 † 1.5 Academic Electives .5 Fine Arts

University of Texas at Brownsville 4† 3† 2† 3† 2† Recommended High School Program

University of Texas at Dallas 4 3.5, 4 † 3 3, 4 † 2, 3 † 1 Computer Science, 1 Fine Arts, .5 Health, 1.5 P.E., 1.5 Electives

University of Texas at El Paso 920/20 920/20 920/20 920/20 4 3 3 4 2 Recommended High School Program

University of Texas-Pan American 710/15 710/15 710/15 710/15 4† 3† 3† 3.5 † 2† Recommended High School Program

University of Texas of the Permian Basin 830/18 920/10 1100/24 4 32 3 2† Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement Program

University of Texas at 830/17 870/18 920/19 970/20 4† 3† 3† 3.5 † 2† 1 Fine Arts

University of Texas at Tyler 950/20 1000/21 1050/22 1100/23 4 33 3 2† Fine Arts, Computer Science

West Texas A&M University 950/20 950/20 4 3 3.5 3.5 1.5 Recommended High School Program

‡ Applicants in top 10 percent of high school class admitted automatically. Some universities automatically admit students in top 25 percent. No minimum test scores set, but students must submit results. † Recommended High School Credit. Many universities allow lower scores for students who rank higher in their high school classes. Applications reviewed to help determine admission. Eastfield College (Dallas County Houston Community College System Lamar University Contact Information for Texas Colleges and Universities Community College District) 3100 Main at Elgin 4400 MLK Boulevard 3737 Motley Drive P.O. Box 667517 P.O. 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Box 968 Admissions: (254) 582-2555 x 239 Admissions: (409) 984-6167 Main: (979) 830-4000 Clarendon, TX 79226-1018 Financial Aid: (254) 582-2555 x 214 Financial Aid: (409) 984-6203 Mountain View College (Dallas Odessa College Round Rock Higher Education Center College Main: (830) 278-3339 Texas A&M International University County Community College District) 201 West University 1555 University Boulevard 3201 Pecan Boulevard Admissions: (830) 758-5007 5201 University Boulevard 4849 West Illinois Avenue Odessa, TX 79764 Austin, TX 78664 P.O. Box 9701 Financial Aid: (830) 758-5021 Laredo, TX 78041 Dallas, TX 75211 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,788 Fall 2005 Enrollment: N/A McAllen, TX 78502 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,289 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,140 www.odessa.edu www.rrhec.txstate.edu Fall 2005 Enrollment: 16,233 Tarleton State University www.tamiu.edu www.mountainviewcollege.com Main: (432) 335-6400 Main: (512) 716-4000 www.southtexascollege.edu 1333 West Washington Main: (956) 326-2001 Main: (214) 860-8680 Admissions: (432) 335-6432 Admissions: (512) 716-4022 Main: (956) 872-8311 Stephenville, TX 76401 Admissions: (956) 326-2200 Admissions: (214) 860-8600 Financial Aid: (432) 335-6429 Financial Aid: (512) 245-2315 Admissions: (956) 872-8323 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,144 Financial Aid: (956) 326-2225 Financial Aid: (214) 860-8688 Financial Aid: (956) 872-6409 www.tarleton.edu (Alamo Community Sam Houston State University Main: (254) 968-9000 Texas A&M University Navarro College College District) 1903 University Avenue Southwest Collegiate Institute Admissions: (254) 968-9125 1265 TAMU 3200 West 7th Avenue 1400 West Villaret Boulevard Huntsville, TX 77341 for the Deaf Financial Aid: (254) 968-9070 College Station, TX 77843 Corsicana, TX 75110 San Antonio, TX 78224 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 15,308 3200 Avenue C Fall 2005 Enrollment: 44,578 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,359 Fall Enrollment: 8,065 www.shsu.edu Big Spring, TX 79720 District www.tamu.edu www.navarrocollege.edu www.accd.edu/pac Main: (866) 294-1111 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 125 • Northeast Campus Main: (979) 845-3211 Main: (903) 874-6501 Main: (210) 921-5000 Admissions: (936) 294-1828 www.howardcollege.edu/swcid 828 Harwood Road Admissions: (979) 845-3741 Admissions: (903) 874-6501 Admissions: (210) 921-5270 Financial Aid: (936) 294-1774 Main: (432) 264-3700 (V/TDD) Hurst, TX 76054 Financial Aid: (979) 845-3236 Financial Aid: (903) 875-7363 Financial Aid: (210) 921-5320 Admissions: (432) 264-3700 (V/TDD) Fall 2005 Enrollment: 12,372 Financial Aid: (432) 264-3700 (V/TDD) www.tccd.edu/campus/default.asp?menu=1 Texas A&M University – Galveston North Central Texas College Panola College (Alamo Community College District) Main: (817) 515-6200 5007 Avenue U 1525 West California 1109 West Panola Street 1300 San Pedro Avenue Southwest Texas Junior College Financial Aid: (817) 515-6997 P.O. Box 1675 Gainesville, TX 76240 Carthage, TX 75633 San Antonio, TX 78212 2401 Garner Field Road Galveston, TX 77553 Fall Enrollment: 6,967 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,922 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 21,555 Uvalde, TX 78801 • Northwest Campus Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,661 www.nctc.edu www.panola.edu www.accd.edu/sac Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,067 4801 Marine Creek Parkway www.tamug.edu Main: (940) 668-7731 Main: (903) 693-2000 Main: (210) 733-2000 www.swtjc.net Fort Worth, TX 76179 Main: (877) 322-4443 Admissions: (940) 668-4222 Admissions: (903) 693-2077 Admissions: (210) 733-2581 Main: (830) 278-4401 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,356 Admissions: (409) 740-4414 Financial Aid: (940) 668-4242 Financial Aid: (903) 693-2039 Financial Aid: (210) 733-2979 Admissions: (830) 591-7255 www.tccd.edu/campus/default.asp?menu=2 Financial Aid: (409) 740-4500 Student Assistance Line: (210) 733-2225 Financial Aid: (830) 591-7343 Main: (817) 515-7100 North Harris College Admissions: (817) 515-7777 Texas A&M University – Commerce (North Harris Montgomery 2400 Clarksville Street District St. Philip’s College (Alamo Financial Aid: (817) 515-7711 2600 West Neal Street Community College District) Paris, TX 75460 • Central Campus Community College District) P.O. Box 3011 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,264 8060 Spencer Highway 1801 Martin Luther King Boulevard • South Campus Commerce, TX 75429 Houston, TX 77073 www.parisjc.edu Pasadena, TX 77505 San Antonio, TX 78203 5301 Campus Drive Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,677 Fall Enrollment: 11,466 Main: (903) 785-7661 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 12,627 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 10,187 Fort Worth, TX 76119 www.tamu-commerce.edu www.northharriscollege.com Admissions: (903) 782-0425 www.sjcd.cc.tx.us www.accd.edu/spc Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,885 Main: (903) 886-5081 Main: (281) 618-5400 Financial Aid: (903) 782-0429 Main: (281) 476-1501 Main: (210) 531-3200 www.tccd.edu/campus/default.asp?menu=3 Admissions: (903) 886-5081 Admissions: (281) 618-5410 Admissions: (281) 476-1501 Financial Aid: (210) 531-3272 Main: (817) 515-4100 Financial Aid: (903) 886-5096 Financial Aid: (281) 618-5464 Prairie View A&M University Financial Aid: (281) 476-1501 Financial Aid: (817) 515-4564 FM Road 1098 University Drive Stephen F. Austin State University Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi North Lake College (Dallas County P.O. Box 188 • North Campus 1936 North Street • Southeast Campus 6300 Ocean Drive Community College District) Prairie View, TX 77446 5800 Uvalde Road P.O. Box 13052 2100 Southeast Parkway Corpus Christi, TX 78412 5001 North MacArthur Boulevard Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,912 Houston, TX 77049 SFA Station Arlington, TX 76018 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,355 Irving, TX 75038 www.pvamu.edu Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,529 Nacogdoches, TX 75962 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,975 www.tamucc.edu Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,623 Main: (936) 857-3311 www.sjcd.cc.tx.us Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,290 www.tccd.edu/campus/default.asp?menu=4 Main: (361) 825-5700 www.northlakecollege.edu Admissions: (936) 857-2626 Main: (281) 476-1501 www.sfasu.edu Main: (817) 515-3100 Admissions: (361) 825-2624 Main: (972) 273-3000 Financial Aid: (936) 857-2422/2422 Admissions: (281) 476-1501 Main: (936) 468-3401 Financial Aid: (817) 515-3040 Financial Aid: (361) 825-2338 Admissions: (972) 273-3000 Financial Aid: (281) 476-1501 Admissions: (936) 468-2504/2085 Financial Aid: (972) 273-3326 Ranger College Financial Aid: (936) 468-2403 Texas A&M University – Kingsville 1100 College Circle • South Campus 2600 South First Street 700 University Boulevard, MSC 128 Northeast Texas Community College Ranger, TX 76470 13735 Beamer Road Sul Ross State University Temple, TX 76504 Kingsville, TX 78363 FM Road 1735 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 758 Houston, TX 77089 P.O. Box C-114 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,897 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,662 P.O. Box 1307 www.ranger.cc.tx.us Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,554 400 North Harrison Street www.templejc.edu www.tamuk.edu Mount Pleasant, TX 75456 Main: (254) 647-3234 www.sjcd.cc.tx.us Alpine, TX 79832 Main: (254) 298-8282 Main: (361) 593-2111 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,507 Admissions: (254) 647-3234 x 215 Main: (281) 476-1501 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,918 Admissions: (254) 298-8306 Admissions: (361) 593-2315 www.ntcc.edu Financial Aid: (254) 647-3234 x 217 Admissions: (281) 476-1836 www.sulross.edu Financial Aid: (254) 298-8321 Financial Aid: (800) 687-6000 Main: (903) 434-8100 Financial Aid: (281) 476-1501 Main: (432) 837-8011 Admissions: (903) 434-8138 Richland College (Dallas County Admissions: (432) 837-8050 Texas A&M University – Kingsville Community College District) South Plains College Financial Aid: (432) 837-8055 2500 North Robison Road System Center at Palo Alto Northwest Vista College (Alamo 12800 Abrams Road 1401 South College Avenue Texarkana, TX 75501 1400 West Villaret Community College District) Dallas, TX 75243-2199 Levelland, TX 79336 Sul Ross State University – Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,682 San Antonio, TX 78224 3535 North Ellison Drive Fall 2005 Enrollment: 13,522 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,233 Rio Grande College www.texarkanacollege.edu Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA San Antonio, TX 78251 www.rlc.dcccd.edu www.southplainscollege.edu 205 Wildcat Drive Main: (903) 838-4541 Main: (210) 921-5488 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,151 Main: (972) 238-6106/6100 Main: (806) 894-9611 Route 3, Box 1200 Admissions: (903) 832-5565 x 3012 www.tamuk.edu/sanantonio www.accd.edu/nvc Admissions: (972) 238-6101 Admissions: (806) 894-9611, Eagle Pass, TX 78852 Financial Aid: (903) 832-5566 Main: (210) 921-5488 Main: (210) 348-2020 Financial Aid: (972) 238-6188/6187 x 2187/22375 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,006 x3214/5565 Admissions: (361)593-2315 Financial Aid: (210) 348-2100 Financial Aid: (806) 894-9611, x 3800 www.sulross.edu Financial Aid: (800) 687-6000 Texas A&M University – Texarkana Admissions: (806) 742-1480 The University of Texas at Dallas Trinity Valley Community College Houston, TX 77058 www.vernoncollege.edu 2600 North Robison Road Financial Aid: (806) 742-3125 800 West Campbell Road 100 Cardinal Drive Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,826 Main: (940) 552-6291 P.O. Box 5518 P.O. Box 830688 Athens, TX 75751 www.UHCL.edu Financial Aid: (940) 696-8752 Texarkana, TX 75505 Texas Woman’s University Richardson, TX 75083 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,658 Main: (281) 283-7600 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,549 304 Administration Drive Fall 2005 Enrollment: 14,399 www.tvcc.edu Financial Aid: (281) 283-2480 Victoria College www.tamut.edu P.O. Box 425589 www.utdallas.edu Main: (903) 677-8822 2200 East Red River Main: (903) 223-3000 Denton, TX 76204 Main: (972) 883-2111 Financial Aid: (903) 675-6233 University of Houston – Downtown Victoria, TX 77901 Admissions: (903) 223-3069 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,326 Admissions: (972) 883-2270 One Main Street Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,980 Financial Aid: (903) 223-3066 www.twu.edu Financial Aid: (972) 883-2941 Tyler Junior College Houston, TX 77002 www.vc.cc.tx.us Main: (940) 898-3188 1327 South Baxter Avenue Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,433 Main: (361) 573-3291 Texas Southern University Financial Aid: (940) 898-3051 The University of Texas at El Paso Tyler, TX 75701 www.dt.uh.edu Admissions: (361) 572-6408 3100 Cleburne Avenue 500 West University Avenue P.O. Box 9020, 75711 Main: (713) 221-8000 Financial Aid: (361) 572-6415 Houston, TX 77004 The University Center El Paso, TX 79968 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 9,265 Admissions: (713) 221-8522 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,478 3232 College Park Drive Fall 2005 Enrollment: 19,257 www.tjc.edu Financial Aid: (713) 221-8041 Weatherford College www.tsu.edu The Woodlands, TX 77384 www.utep.edu Main: (903) 510-2200 225 College Park Drive Main: (713) 313-7011 Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Main: (915) 747-5000 Admissions: (903) 510-2523 University of Houston – Victoria Weatherford, TX 76086 Admissions: (713) 313-7071 www.tuc.edu Admissions: (915) 747-5890 Financial Aid: (903) 510-2385 3007 North Ben Wilson Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,437 Financial Aid: (713) 313-7071 Main: (936) 273-7510 Financial Aid: (915) 747-5204 Victoria, TX 77901 www.wc.edu Admissions: (936) 273-7510 University of Houston Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,491 Main: (800) 287-5471 Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Financial Aid: (936) 273-7510 The University of Texas at 4800 Calhoun Road www.uhv.edu Financial Aid: (817) 594-5471 x 295 TSTC Harlingen San Antonio Houston, TX 77204 Main: (361) 570-4848 1902 North Loop The Universities Center at Dallas 6900 North Loop 1604 West Fall 2005 Enrollment: 34,582 Admissions: (361) 570-4110 West Texas A&M University Harlingen, TX 78550 1901 Main Street San Antonio, TX 78249 www.uh.edu Financial Aid: (361) 570-4131 2501 4th Avenue Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,257 Dallas, TX 76019 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 27,291 Main: (713) 743-1000 Canyon, TX 79016 www.harlingen.tstc.edu Fall 2005 Enrollment: 14,399 www.utsa.edu Admissions: (713) 743-1010 University of North Texas Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,293 Main: (800) 852-8784 www.ucddowntown.org Main: (210) 458-4011 Financial Aid: (713) 743-9090 801 North Texas Boulevard www.wtamu.edu Admissions: (800) 852-8784 Main: (214) 915-1905 Admissions: (210) 458-4599 P.O. Box 311277 Main: (806) 651-2000 Financial Aid: (800) 852-8784 Admissions: (214) 915-1900 Financial Aid: (210) 458-8000 University of Houston System at Denton, TX 76203 Admissions: (806) 651-2020 Financial Aid: (214) 915-1901 Cinco Ranch Fall 2005 Enrollment: 32,047 Financial Aid: (806) 651-2055 TSTC Marshall The University of Texas at Tyler 4242 South Mason Road www.unt.edu 2400 East End Boulevard The University of Texas at Arlington 3900 University Boulevard Katy, TX 77450 Main: (940) 565-2000 Western Texas College South Marshall, TX 75670 701 South Nedderman Drive Tyler, TX 75799 Fall 2005 Enrollment: N/A Admissions: (800) 868-8211 6200 College Avenue Fall 2005 Enrollment: 565 P.O. Box 19111 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,746 Main: (832) 842.2800 Financial Aid: (800 655-3537 Snyder, TX 79549 www.marshall.tstc.edu Arlington, TX 76019 www.uttyler.edu www.uhsa.uh.edu/cr Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,756 Main: (800) 792-8782 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 25,352 Main: (903) 566-7000 Main: (832) 842.2800 University of North Texas System www.wtc.edu www.uta.edu Admissions: (903) 566-7202 Financial Aid: (832) 842-2801 Center at Dallas Main: (325) 573-8511 TSTC Waco Main: (817) 272-2011 Financial Aid: (903) 566-7180 8915 South Hampton Road Admissions: (325-573-8511 x 309 3801 Campus Drive Admissions: (817) 272-6287 University of Houston System at Dallas, TX 76232 Waco, TX 76705 Financial Aid: (817) 272-3561 The University of Texas at Sugar Land Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Wharton County Junior College Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,528 Pan American 14000 University Boulevard www.unt.edu/unt-dallas 911 Boling Highway www.waco.tstc.edu The University of Texas at Arlington 1201 University Drive Sugar Land, TX 77479 Main: (972) 780-3600 Wharton, TX 77488 Main: (800) 792-8784 – Fort Worth Center Edinburg, TX 78541 Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Admissions: (972) 780-3600 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,008 7300 Jack Newell Boulevard South Fall 2005 Enrollment: 17,048 www.SUGARLAND.UH.edu Financial Aid: (972) 780-3600 www.wcjc.edu TSTC West Texas Fort Worth, TX 76118 www.utpa.edu Main: (281) 275-3300 Main: (979) 532-4560 300 Homer K. Taylor Drive Fall 2005 Enrollment: NA Main: (866) 441-8872 Financial Aid: (281) 275-3301 Vernon College Admissions: (979) 532-6381 Sweetwater, TX 79556 www.utafw.uta.edu Financial Aid: (956) 381-2501 4400 College Drive Financial Aid: (979) 532-6345 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,660 Main: (817) 272.5988 University of Houston – Clear Lake Vernon, TX 76384 www.sweetwater.tstc.edu Financial Aid: (817) 272-5989 The University of Texas of the 2700 Bay Area Boulevard Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,784 Main: (800) 592-8784 Permian Basin The University of Texas at Austin 4901 East University Boulevard – San Marcos 1925 San Jacinto Boulevard Odessa, TX 79762 INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS 601 University Drive Austin, TX 78712 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,406 San Marcos, TX 78666 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 49,233 www.utpb.edu Abilene Christian University www.amberton.edu Baylor University Fall 2005 Enrollment: 27,129 www.utexas.edu Main: (432) 552-2020 University 1600 Campus Court Main: (972) 279-6511 One Bear Place, #97056 www.txstate.edu Main: (512) 471-3434 Admissions: (866) 552-8872 ACU Box 29100 Admissions: (972) 279-6511 Waco, TX 76798 Main: (512) 245-2111 Admissions: (512) 475-7440 Financial Aid: (432) 552-2620 Abilene, TX 79699 Financial Aid: (972) 279-6511 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 13,975 Admissions: (512) 245-2364/2340 Financial Aid: (512) 475-6203 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,683 www.baylor.edu Financial Aid: (512) 245-2315 Tomball College (North Harris www.acu.edu Austin College Main: (254) 710-1011 The University of Texas at Montgomery Community College Main: (325) 674-2000 900 North Grand Admissions: (800) BAYLOR-U, option 8, 2 Texas Tech University Brownsville/Texas Southmost College District) Admissions: (800) 460-6228 Sherman, TX 75090 Admissions: (800) BAYLOR-U 2500 Broadway 80 Fort Brown 30555 Tomball Parkway Financial Aid: 800) 460-6229 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,370 P.O. Box 42005 Brownsville, TX 78520 Tomball, TX 77375 www.austincollege.edu Concordia University Lubbock, TX 79409 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,759 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 7,600 Amberton University Main: (903) 813-2000 3400 IH 35 North Fall 2005 Enrollment: 27,940 www.utb.edu www.tomballcollege.com 1700 Eastgate Drive Admissions: (800) 813-3000 Austin, TX 78705 www.ttu.edu Main: (956) 882-8200 Main: (281) 351-3300 Garland, TX 75041 Financial Aid: (800) 813-2900 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,193 Main: (806) 742-2261 Admissions: (281) 351-3310 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,704 www.concordia.edu Financial Aid: (281) 351-3310 Main: (512) 452-7661 Hawkins, TX 75765 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,114 www.southwestern.edu Texas Lutheran University University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Admissions: (512) 452-7661 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 570 www.rice.edu Main: (512) 863-6511 1000 West Court Street 900 College Street www.jarvis.edu Main: (713) 348-0000 Admissions: (800) 252-3166 Seguin, TX 78155 UMHB Station Dallas Baptist University Main: (903) 769-5700 Admissions: (800) 527-OWLS Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,439 Belton, TX 76513 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway Financial Aid: (903) 769-5731 Financial Aid: (713) 348-4958 St. Edward’s University www.tlu.edu Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,725 Dallas, TX 75211 3001 South Congress Main: (830) 372-8000 www.umhb.edu Fall 2005 Enrollment: 4,998 LeTourneau University Schreiner University Austin, TX 78704 Admissions: (830) 372-8050 Main: (254) 295-8642 www.dbu.edu 2100 S Mobberly Avenue 2100 Memorial Boulevard Fall 005 Enrollment: 4,928 Financial Aid: (830) 372-8075 Admissions: (254) 295-4520 Main: (214) 333-7100 P.O. Box 7001 Kerrville, TX 78028 www.gotostedwards.com Financial Aid: (254) 295-4517 Admissions: (214) 333-5360 Longview, TX 75607 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 822 Main: (512) 448-8400 Texas Wesleyan University Financial Aid: (214) 333-5363 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,997 www.schreiner.edu Admissions: (512) 448-8500 1201 Wesleyan Street University of St. Thomas www.letu.edu Main: (830) 896-5411 Financial Aid: (800) 555-0164 Fort Worth, TX 76105 3800 Montrose Boulevard East Texas Baptist University Main: (800) 759-8811 Admissions: (800) 343-4919 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,662 Houston, TX 77006 1209 North Grove Financial Aid: (800) 759-8811 x 4350 Financial Aid: (830) 792-7217 St. Mary’s University of San Antonio www.txwes.edu Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,627 Marshall, TX 75670 One Camino Santa Maria Main: (817) 531-4444 www.stthom.edu Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,387 Lon Morris College of Law San Antonio, TX 78228 Admissions: (817) 531-4422 Main: (713) 522-7911 www.etbu.edu 800 College Avenue 1303 San Jacinto Street Fall 2005 Enrollment: 3,917 Financial Aid: (817) 531-4420 Admissions: (800) 856-8565 Main: (903) 965-7963 Jacksonville, TX 79699 Houston, TX 77002 www.stmarytx.edu Financial Aid: (713) 942-3465 Admissions: (903) 923-2000 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 398 Fall 05 Enrollment: 1,285 Main: (210) 436-3011 The College of St. Thomas More Financial Aid: (903) 923-2138 www.lonmorris.com www.stcl.edu Admissions: (210) 436-3126 3013 Lubbock Avenue University of the Incarnate Word Main: (903) 589 4000 Main: (713) 659-8040 Financial Aid: (210) 436-3141 Fort Worth, TX 76109 4301 Broadway Hardin-Simmons University Admissions: (903) 589-4005 Admissions: (713) 646-1810 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 82 San Antonio, TX 78209 2200 Hickory Street Financial Aid: (903) 589-5753 Financial Aid: (713) 646-1820 Texas Christian University www.cstm.edu Fall 2005 Enrollment: 5,031 P.O. Box 16050 2800 South University Drive Main: (817) 923-8459 www.uiw.edu Abilene, TX 79698 Lubbock Christian University Southern Methodist University TCU Box 297013 Admissions: (800) 583-5489 Main: (210) 829-6005 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,436 5601 West 19th Street 3300 Boaz Lane Fort Worth, TX 76129 Financial Aid: (325) 673-1934 Admissions: (800) 749-WORD www.hsutx.edu Lubbock, TX 79407 P.O. Box 750181 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 8,706 Main: (325) 670-1000 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,075 Dallas, TX 75205 www.tcu.edu Trinity University Wayland Baptist University Admissions: (325) 670-1206 www.lcu.edu Fall 2005 Enrollment: 11,024 Main: (817) 257-7000 715 Stadium Drive 1900 West 7th Street Main: (806) 720-7151 www.smu.edu Admissions: (800) 828-3764 San Antonio, TX 78212 Plainview, TX 79072 Houston Baptist University Admissions: (800) 933-7601 Main: (214) 768-2000 Financial Aid: (817) 257-7858 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,674 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 6,109 7502 Fondren Road Financial Aid: (806) 720-7176 Admissions: (214) 768-2058 www.trinity.edu www.wbu.edu Houston, TX 77074 Texas College Main: (210) 999-7011 Main: (806) 291-1000 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,259 McMurry University South Southwestern Adventist University 2404 North Grand Avenue Admissions: (800) TRINITY Admissions: (806) 291-1000 www.hbu.edu 14th & Sayles Boulevard 100 West Hillcrest Street Tyler, TX 75712 Main: (281) 649-3000 McMurray Station Box 278 P.O. Box 567 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 807 University of Dallas Wiley College Admissions: (281) 649-3211 Abilene, TX 79697 Keene, TX 76059 www.texascollege.edu 1845 East Northgate 711 Wiley Avenue Financial Aid: (281) 649-3471 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,422 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 981 Main: (903) 593-8311 Irving, TX 75062 Marshall, TX 75670 www.mcm.edu www.swau.edu Admissions: (800) 306-6299 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,992 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 822 Howard Payne University Main: (325) 793-3800 Main: (817) 645-3921 Main: (903) 593 8311 x 2278 www.udallas.edu www.wileyc.edu 1000 Fisk Street Admissions: (325) 793-4700 Admission: (817) 202-6294/ Main: (972) 721-5000 Main: (903) 927-3300 Brownwood, TX 76801 Financial Aid: (325) 793-4748 (800) 433-2240 Admissions: (800) 628-6999 Admissions: (903) 927-3311 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,347 Financial Aid: (903) 927-3300 www.hputx.edu Our Lady of the Lake University of Southwestern Assemblies of God Main: (325) 649-8020/(800) 880-4478 San Antonio University 411 Southwest 24th Street 1200 Sycamore HEALTH-RELATED INSTITUTIONS Huston-Tillotson University San Antonio, TX 78207 Waxahachie, TX 75165 900 Chicon Street Fall 2005 Enrollment: 2,872 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 1,618 BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (BCM) Main: (713) 798-4028 Admissions: (979) 845-7743 Austin, TX 78702 www.ollusa.edu www.sagu.edu One Baylor Plaza Admissions: (713) 798-3312 Financial Aid: (979) 862-3414 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 706 Main: (210) 434-6711 Main: (972) 937-4010 Mail Stop 10 www.htu.edu Admissions: (800) 436-6558/ Admissions: (800) YES-SAGU Houston, TX 77030 PARKER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC • TAMSHC Baylor College of Dentistry Main: (512) 505-3000 (210)431-3961 www.bcm.tamhsc.edu 2500 Walnut Hill Lane 302 Gaston Avenue Admissions: (512) 505-3028 Financial Aid: (800) 324-4310 Southwestern Christian College Main: (713) 798-4842 Dallas, TX 75229 Dallas, TX 75246 Financial Aid: (512) 505-3023 200 Bowser Street Admissions: (713) 798-4603 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 982 www.bcd.tamhsc.edu Paul Quinn College P.O. Box 10 Financial Aid: (713) 798-4600 www.parkercc.edu Main: (214) 828-8100 Jacksonville College 3837 Simpson Stuart Road Terrell, TX 75160 Main: (214) 902-3470 105 B.J. Albritton Drive Dallas, TX 75241 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 250 • BCM School of Allied Health Admissions: (214) 902-2429 • TAMSHC Dental School Jacksonville, TX 75766 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 771 www.swcc.edu Sciences Financial Aid: (214) 902-2424 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 518 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 300 www.pqc.edu Main: (972) 524-3341 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 130 www.jacksonville-college.edu Main: (214) 376-1000 Admission: (972) 524-3341 www.bcm.edu/alliedhealth TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER • TAMSHC School of Dental Hygiene Main: (903) 586-2518 Admissions: (800) 237-2648 Main: (713) 798-4613 (TAMHSC) Fall 2005 Enrollment: 59 Admissions: (903) 586-2518 Southwestern University John B. Connolly Building Rice University 1001 East University Avenue • BCM Graduate School of Biomedical 301 Tarrow, 7th Floor, Mail Stop 13 • TAMSHC College of Medicine Jarvis Christian College 6100 Main Street P.O. Box 770 Sciences College Station, TX 7840-7896 147 Joe H. Reynolds Medical Building College Highway 80 E. 7631 Private Road P.O. Box 1892 Georgetown, TX 78627 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 533 www.tamhsc.edu College Station, TX 77843 P.O. 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Box 20036 SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO • UTMBG School of Nursing • TTHSC Lubbock Campus 6410 Fannin Street (UTHSCSA) Fall 2005 Enrollment: 610 Schools of Allied Health Sciences, Houston, TX 77225-0036 7703 Floyd Curl Drive www.son.utmb.edu Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and www.uth.tmc.edu San Antonio, TX 78229 Main: (409) 772-1181 Graduate School of Biomedical Main: (713) 500-4472 www.uthscsa.edu Admission: (409) 747-1549 Sciences Admissions: (713) 500-3361 Main: (210) 567-2621 Financial Aid: (713) 500-3860 Financial Aid: (210) 567-2635 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M.D. School of Nursing ANDERSON CANCER CENTER 3601 4th Street • UTHSCH Dental Branch • UTHSCSA School of Allied Health 1515 Holcombe Boulevard Lubbock, TX 79430 6516 M.D. Anderson Blvd, Suite 155 Sciences Houston, TX 77030 www.ttuhsc.edu/son Houston, TX 77030 Fall 2005 Enrollment 613 Fall 2005 Enrollment: 86 www.db.uth.tmc.edu www.uthscsa.edu/sah www.mdanderson.org/healthsciences Graduate Program Main: (713) 500-4151 Main: (210) 567-8744 Main: (713) 745-1205 (800)-851-8240 Admissions: (210) 567-2660 Admissions: (713) 500-3341 [email protected] Financial Aid: (713) 500-3860 n título de college* (incluye la universidad, institucion técnica Uy community college) te da el conocimiento y las habilidades que necesitas para ser exitoso en tu trabajo y en tu vida. En college aprenderás acerca de las diferentes culturas, estarás expuesto a nuevas ideas y comprenderás mejor el mundo que te rodea. Al graduarte de college, tendrás la oportunidad de contribuir más a tu familia, tu comunidad y tu futuro.

Piensa qué tipo de trabajo te gustaría tener en el futuro. La mayoría de las profesiones, incluyendo las del cuidado de la salud, informática e ingeniería requieren de un certificado o título de college. Puedes informarte más sobre los requisitos para las diferentes carreras y especialidades otorgadas en los colleges públicos en Texas en la página web www.CollegeForTexans.com. Si ya sabes qué camino tomarás, podrás mantenerte en buen camino, añorrando tiempo y dinero.

*Nota: El termino “college”se refiere a community college, institución tecnica o la universidad. College y educación superior son terminos equivalentes. Una inversión para toda la vida Alrededor de la mitad de los estudiantes que asisten a un community college o una institucion técnica están obteniendo un certificado o título de asociado en ciencias A lo largo de la vida laboral, una persona que aplicadas que los preparará para una ocupación específica que puede requerir de cuenta con una educación de college puede algún tipo de licencia o certificación. El resto de estos estudiantes están inscritos esperar ganar casi el doble de lo que gana en programas para obtener un título de asociado con planes de transferirse a una alguien que sólo cuenta con un diploma de universidad pública o independiente para obtener un título universitario. secundaria y una persona que cuenta con un título universitario profesional, como doctor o La mayoría de los estudiantes de universidades públicas en Texas están abogado, puede ganar casi cuatro veces más. obteniendo un título universitario. Estas instituciones también ofrecen títulos de maestría, doctorado y profesionales. Además de enseñar cursos, el profesorado de En Texas hay una institución de educación superior ideal para ti las universidades está muy dedicado a investigaciones y actividades científicas. Con más de 100 instituciones de educación superior que incluyen universidades, community colleges y institucions técnicas públicas, además de 40 instituciones Inscripciones en instituciones de educación superior en el otoño de 2004 independientes o privadas, las oportunidades de obtener una educación superior en Texas son tan diversas como el estado en sí.

Estudiantes de primer año – Instituciones públicas de educación superior en Texas

Setenta y seis por ciento de los estudiantes de universidades públicas o independientes (privadas) de Texas son estudiantes universitarios de licenciatura

Necesitas una mente fuerte para mantener el ritmo

La mejor forma de prepararse para college es tomando cursos desafiantes en la En Texas, 80 por ciento de los estudiantes de primer año de las instituciones de secundaria. Si eres estudiante de tercer o último año de secundaria, asegúrate de educación superior asisten a instituciones técnicas o community colleges públicos. inscribirte en el Programa de Logros Distinguidos Recomendado para la Estas instituciones de dos años ofrecen educación accesible y de alta calidad en Secundaria (Recommended High School Program; RHSP) o en el Programa de horarios y ubicaciones convenientes. En los community colleges y las institucions Logros Distinguidos (Distinguished Achievement Program; DAP). Los estudiantes técnicas de Texas, los estudiantes aprenden de profesionales altamente calificados de noveno, décimo y undécimo grados están inscritos de manera automática en el que enfocan su atención en la enseñanza para que los estudiantes aprendan de la RHSP. El DAP indica que estás desempeñándote a nivel de educación universitaria mejor forma posible. o professional al momento de graduarte de la secundaria. Programa recomendado para la secundaria (Recommended High School Program; RHSP)*

• Inglés, conocimientos del idioma – cuatro créditos (inglés I, II, III, IV). • Matemáticas – tres créditos (álgebra I, II y geometría). • Ciencias – tres créditos (biología, física y química) • Ciencias sociales – tres créditos y medio. (Historia mundial, geografía mundial, historia de Estados Unidos desde el período de la Reconstrucción, gobierno de los Estados Unidos – medio crédito). • Idioma además del inglés – dos créditos (mismo idioma). • Educación física – un crédito y medio. • Artes – un crédito. • Aplicaciones tecnológicas – un crédito. • Educación de la salud – medio crédito. • Economía – medio crédito. • Oratoria – medio crédito. • Optativas – tres créditos y medio.

* Todos los estudiantes que entran al noveno grado en una secundaria pública de Texas después del 2004, quedan inscritos automáticamente en el programa recomendado para la secundaria.

Programa de Logros Distinguidos (Distinguished Achievement Program; DAP) Necesitas completar el RHSP o DAP y demostrar que requieres de ayuda El Programa de logros distinguidos (24 créditos), el plan de graduación de económica para poder obtener una Beca de TEXAS Grant, la cual puede pagar secundaria más avanzado en todo el estado, incluye el RHSP tres años de un por tu matrícula y cuotas. idioma extranjero. Obtenga créditos universitarios en la secundaria Además, el estudiante deberá contar con cualquier combinación de cuatro de los elementos siguientes: Tu consejero también puede explicarte cómo empezar a obtener créditos para la secundaria en la escuela media y créditos universitarios en la secundaria. Puedes • Obtener una puntuación de 3 o más en los exámenes de Colocación Avanzada de la obtener créditos universitarios en la secundaria con cursos de preparatoria técnica Junta Universitaria (College Board Advanced Placement; AP) o 4 o más en los exámenes de Bachillerato Internacional (International Baccalaureate; IB). Cada TechPrep, Cursos Avanzados (Advanced Placement; AP), Cursos de Licenciatura examen cuenta como un requisito. Internacional (International Baccalaureate; IB) y con cursos de inscripción doble o concurrente. • Investigaciones/proyectos originales juzgados por profesionales en el campo o realizados bajo la dirección de uno o más mentores, presentados ante un público Participa apropiado. . Las instituciones de educación superior más exigentes buscan estudiantes que se • Obtener una puntuación en la Prueba Preliminar de Evaluación Académica mantienen activos fuera de la clase, así que es importante participar en actividades (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test; PSAT) lo suficientemente alta para calificar como un “becario recomendado” o más. extracurriculares. Podrías ser tutor de un estudiante menor, ofrecerte como voluntario en organizaciones comunitarias o mantenerte activo en deportes, Habla con tu consejero de la secundaria para obtener más información. bandas musicales, actuación o en otras organizaciones. que sus estudiantes entregan una solicitud para admisión, y tengan un diploma de la secundaria o su equivalente.

La mayoría de las universidades requieren que sus solicitantes presenten la Prueba ¿Estás listo? de Evaluación Académica (Scholastic Assessment Test; SAT) o se sometan al Todos los estudiantes, a excepción de los que obtienen calificaciones equivalentes Programa de Evaluación de las Universidades Estadounidenses (American College o superiores a las de la Norma de Preparación para la Universidad (College Testing Program; ACT). Readiness Standard) en el examen de nivel de salida TAKS, deben tomar un examen de Iniciativa del Éxito para Texas (Texas Success Initiative; TSI) antes de SAT: www.collegeboard.com ACT: www.act.org poder inscribirse en cursos de nivel de college. Tu consejero de college utilizará los Para prepararte para las pruebas PSAT, SAT o ACT, aprovecha el programa resultados para ayudarte a elegir los cursos de educación superior adecuados para gratuito de preparación de pruebas en línea, TOPCAT, que se encuentra en ti. Si necesitas mejorar tus habilidades, tu consejero de college te recomendará que www.testprep.CollegeForTexans.com. obtengas la ayuda apropiada, como asistir a ciertos cursos de desarrollo de la educación, obtener enseñanza a base de computación o asesoría. Cada institución Las universidades podrían requerir o recomendar ciertos cursos de secundaria. En de educación superior o universidad determina cuándo cada estudiante está este folleto encontrarás los requisitos básicos de admisión para cada una de esas preparado para empezar el trabajo de nivel de college. Solicita más información universidades. Al examinar estos requisitos, podrás darte una mejor idea de cómo en la oficina de admisiones de tu college. prepararte mientras cursas la secundaria. La mayoría de las universidades ofrecen programas especiales que permiten que estudiantes prometedores se inscriban aunque Para entender mejor el proceso de admisión no hayan reunido todos los requisitos de admisión. Consulta con la oficina de En Texas, los requisitos de admisión de cada institución de educación superior y admisiones de la universidad para obtener información específica. universidad varían. Cada universidad fija sus propias normas de admisión, pero todos los colleges y universidades públicas de Texas admiten automáticamente a Puedes utilizar la solicitud común de admisión para estudiantes de primer año los solicitantes que se encuentran en el 10 por ciento de los mejores de su clase de (Common Application for Freshman Admission) para solicitar la admisión a todas la secundaria. Algunas también admiten automáticamente a los que se gradúan en las instituciones de educación superior en Texas. Puedes bajar una copia en el 25 por ciento de los mejores de su clase de la secundaria, pero todas requieren www.CollegeForTexans.com o llenarla en línea en www.ApplyTexas.org. En Texas, a todos los solicitantes calificados se les admite a los community Costos para los residentes de Texas que toman 15 horas de créditos, colleges y institucions técnicas públicas. Comunícate directamente con los semestres de otoño y primavera (2006-2007) community colleges e instituciones técnicas y para obtener sus solicitudes. Si tú, al igual que gran cantidad de estudiantes, asistes a un community college antes de transferirte a la universidad, asegúrate de verificar los requisitos de transferencia de la universidad a la que planeas asistir.

Hay ayuda económica disponible

Para la mayoría de los estudiantes y sus familias, los costos de la educación superior juegan un papel muy importante al determinar a cuáles instituciones de educación superior o universidades tomarán en consideración. La ubicación podría ser muy importante para aquellos estudiantes que quieran ahorrar en sus gastos al continuar viviendo con sus familiares mientras asisten a college.

Cada año, en Texas se otorgan miles de millones de dólares en ayuda económica a estudiantes. Si necesitas ayuda para pagar por college, no estás solo. Casi la mitad de los estudiantes en college en Texas reciben ayuda económica. Existen muchos recursos gratuitos para ayudar a los estudiantes a encontrar información acerca de los programas de ayuda económica.

La Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (Free Application for Federal Student Aid; FAFSA) es la única solicitud que los estudiantes necesitan llenar para tener acceso a la mayoría de las fuentes de ayuda económica, incluyendo la beca TEXAS Grant y los programas de cancelación de deudas B- On-Time Loan Forgiveness. Llena y envía la FAFSA lo antes posible después del 1º de enero para obtener ayuda para el siguiente semestre de otoño. Debes incluir la información completa o aproximada de los impuestos federales sobre la renta de tu familia.

Debes solicitar la mayoría de las becas por separado. Generalmente, éstas se otorgan con base en el mérito académico, habilidades excepcionales o talentos únicos. Puedes buscar becas en la página www.fastweb.com. Asimismo, hay instituciones que también podrían otorgar becas para cubrir el costo de alojamiento de un dormitorio, de libros y materiales, de guardería y de otras necesidades. Para obtener más información, comunícate con la oficina de ayuda económica de la institución de educación superior a la que deseas asistir. Requisitos de admisión para universidades públicas (Comunícate con la oficina de admisiones de la institución de educación superior para informarte sobre los requisitos específicos. Por lo general, los community colleges que no aparecen en la lista siguiente requieren solamente un diploma de la secundaria o su equivalente.)

Puntajes mínimos en SAT/ACT por rango de secundaria ‡ Créditos requeridos de la secundaria Universidades públicas de Ciencias cuatro años en Texas 1er 25% 2ndo 25% 3er 25% 4to 25% Inglés Mate. Ciencias Sociales Idiomas Créditos académicos adicionales requeridos Créditos académicos adicionales recomendados Angelo State University 1030/23 1270/30 4 3 3 3 2† 1 de computación Lamar University 1000/21 1100/24 4 3 2 2.5 2† 2.5 de cursos académicos optativos Midwestern State University 870/18 950/20 1030/22 1110/24 4 3 2 6 de matemáticas, historia mundial o de Estados Unidos, gobierno de Estados Unidos, geografía mundial, economía, ciencias sociales, idiomas, arte, ciencias, computación, negocios, oratoria, periodismo Prairie View A&M University 820/17 820/17 820/17 4 3 3† 2 2 Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria, 4 de optativos Sam Houston State University 850/17 930/19 1030/22 1140/25 4 3 3 3.5 2 Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria Stephen F. Austin State University 850/18 1050/23 1250/28 4 3 3 3.5 2 Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria Sul Ross State University 920/20 920/20 4 3, 4† 2, 4††2.5, 3.5 3† 1 de arte, 1 de computación, .5 de educación física, .5 de educación de la salud Tarleton State University 4† 3† 2† 1† Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria Texas A&M International University 860/18 860/18 4 3 2 3 2† 1 de computación 1 de arte Texas A&M University 4 3.5 3 3† 2† 3 años de ciencias con al menos 2 cursos en biología 1, química 1 o física 1 1 de computación Texas A&M University-Commerce 920/20 920/20 4 3 2 2.5 2† 1 de arte, 1 de computación Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 900/19 1000/21 1100/23 1200/27 4 3 3 3 2 1 de computación Texas A&M University-Kingsville 850/18 900/19 970/21 1050/23 4 333.5 2 1 de aplicaciones tecnológicas, 1.5 de educación física, 1 de arte, .5 economía, .5 educación de la salud, .5 oratoria Texas Southern University 4† 3† 2† 2† 6 de idiomas, computación, oratoria, periodismo, arte

Texas State University-San Marcos 920/20 1010/22 1180/26 1270/29 4 3 3 3.5 2, 3† Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria o Programa de Logros Distinguidos Texas Tech University 1140/25 1230/28 1270/29 1270/29 4 3 2 2.5† 2† Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria Texas Woman’s University 950/20 4 3 2 2 University of Houston 1000/21 4 3 2 3 2† Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria University of Houston-Downtown 4† 3† 3† 3.5† 2- 3† Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria University of North Texas 950/20 1050/23 1180/26 4 3, 4† 2, 3† 3 3† Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria University of Texas at Arlington 1050/22 1150/25 4 33 3 2 .5 nivel de habilidades computacionales, 1 de arte, 1.5 de educación física, .5 de salud, 1 de música, teatro, arte University of Texas at Austin 4 3, 4† 2, 3† 3 2, 3† 1.5 de cursos académicos optativos .5 de arte University of Texas at Brownsville 4† 3† 2† 3† 2† Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria University of Texas at Dallas 4 3.5, 4† 3 3, 4† 2, 3† 1 de computación, 1 de arte, .5 de salud, 1.5 de educación física, 1.5 de optativos University of Texas at El Paso 920/20 920/20 920/20 920/20 4 3 3 4 2 Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria University of Texas-Pan American 710/15 710/15 710/15 710/15 4† 3† 3† 3.5† 2† Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria University of Texas of the Permian Basin 830/18 920/10 1100/24 4 32 3 2† Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria o Programa de Logros Distinguidos University of Texas at San Antonio 830/17 870/18 920/19 970/20 4† 3† 3† 3.5† 2† 1 de arte University of Texas at Tyler 950/20 1000/21 1050/22 1100/23 4 33 3 2† arte, computación West Texas A&M University 950/20 950/20 4 3 3.5 3.5 1.5 Programa Recomendado para la Secundaria

‡ A los solicitantes en el 10 por ciento de los mejores de su clase de la secundaria se les admite automáticamente. No hay puntuaciones mínimas establecidas, † Crédito de secundario recomendado. Algunas universidades admiten automáticamente a estudiantes que se encuentran en el 25 por ciento de los mejores en su clase. pero los estudiantes deben enviar sus resultados. Muchas universidades admiten puntuaciones más bajas para estudiantes que se encuentran en un rango alto de su clase de secundaria. Para determinar la admisión se analizan las solicitudes.