Baylor University is private, co-educational college located in Waco, Texas. As of fall 2010, this Baptist institution has an enrollment of about 15,000 students. Students can live on campus and the school requires freshman to do so for their first year. Tuition begins at $28,000 and students can choose from more than 140 majors.
Baylor University
#55 Baylor Ave.
Waco, TX 76798
800-BAYLOR-U
baylor.edu
This public school is in the southeast corner of the state and is home to nearly 50,000 students from across the state and world. It's recognized for its solid academic programs and affordable tuition ($9,000 per year as of August 2010). It also provides a wide range of majors and specialized tracks, including pre-medicine, pre-law and pre-veterinarian.
Texas A&M University
217 John J. Koldus Building
College Station, TX 77843
979-845-3211
tamu.edu
With tuition of just under $3,000 a year (as of August 2010) and a welcoming campus, Western Texas has been a good choice for many. This college also makes transferring your credits to and from other colleges and universities easy. Western Texas College is a great steppingstone to another college, should you choose to relocate, switch your major or seek to obtain certain college credits for another university.
Western Texas College
6200 College Ave.
Snyder, TX 79549
325-573-8511
wtc.edu
The University of Texas in Austin is a highly revered public school founded in 1883. According to DiplomaGuide.com, this particular university is ranked 44th by "U.S. News and World Report" and considered one of the "public ivy" schools in the nation. Many majors are available, including fine arts, communication, education, engineering, business and medicine. As of August 2010, approximately 40,000 students attend the University of Texas-Austin and tuition is just under $9,000 for in-state students.
University of Texas-Austin
2100 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin, TX 78713
512-475-7348
utexas.edu