Highlights and summary
Highlights
Cost and financial aid summary » View more
This table assumes out-of-state tuition for all schools. To show in-state tuition when appropriate, update your location in the top right.
| Avg. cost | Tuition and fees | Scholarships and grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado at Boulder (CO) | $37,400 | 38,800 | 1,300 |
| Baylor (TX) | $26,800 | 34,900 | 8,100 |
| UT - Austin (TX) | $26,700 | 30,200 | 3,500 |
| Missouri - Columbia (MO) | $25,500 | 28,500 | 2,900 |
| Iowa State (IA) | $25,100 | 28,200 | 3,100 |
| Kansas (KS) | $24,300 | 25,500 | 1,300 |
| Kansas State (KS) | $23,500 | 26,500 | 3,100 |
| Texas A&M (TX) | $23,300 | 26,900 | 3,600 |
| Nebraska at Lincoln (NE) | $22,800 | 25,900 | 3,100 |
| Texas Tech (TX) | $22,700 | 24,400 | 1,700 |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus (OK) | $21,800 | 24,700 | 2,900 |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus (OK) | $21,600 | 25,700 | 4,100 |
| Avg. cost | Tuition and fees | Scholarships and grants |
Size summary » View more
| 49,696 UT - Austin |
| 44,910 Texas A&M |
| 31,589 Colorado at Boulder |
| 28,001 Texas Tech |
| 27,930 Missouri - Columbia |
| 26,934 Kansas |
| 26,506 Oklahoma Norman Campus |
| 25,741 Iowa State |
| 23,692 Oklahoma State - Main Campus |
| 23,182 Kansas State |
| 21,675 Nebraska at Lincoln |
| 13,975 Baylor |
* Includes both undergraduate and graduate students
Admissions
In this section: Acceptance rates
Acceptance rates
This is the percent of students that applied and were accepted.This can be read, "At Iowa State, 90% of all students that applied were accepted."
| Both Genders | Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State | 90 | 91 | 89 |
| Colorado at Boulder | 88 | 89 | 86 |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus | 86 | 86 | 85 |
| Missouri - Columbia | 83 | 84 | 82 |
| Nebraska at Lincoln | 75 | 77 | 74 |
| Texas Tech | 71 | 72 | 70 |
| Texas A&M | 70 | 73 | 68 |
| Kansas | 69 | 70 | 69 |
| Baylor | 66 | 65 | 68 |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus | 51 | 52 | 50 |
| UT - Austin | 51 | 53 | 49 |
| Kansas State | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Both Genders | Female | Male |
Cost and financial aid
In this section: Cost breakdown, Endowment
Cost breakdown
This table assumes out-of-state tuition for all schools. To show in-state tuition when appropriate, update your location in the top right.
| Avg. cost | Tuition and fees | Scholarships and grants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado at Boulder (CO) | $37,400 | 38,800 | 1,300 |
| Baylor (TX) | $26,800 | 34,900 | 8,100 |
| UT - Austin (TX) | $26,700 | 30,200 | 3,500 |
| Missouri - Columbia (MO) | $25,500 | 28,500 | 2,900 |
| Iowa State (IA) | $25,100 | 28,200 | 3,100 |
| Kansas (KS) | $24,300 | 25,500 | 1,300 |
| Kansas State (KS) | $23,500 | 26,500 | 3,100 |
| Texas A&M (TX) | $23,300 | 26,900 | 3,600 |
| Nebraska at Lincoln (NE) | $22,800 | 25,900 | 3,100 |
| Texas Tech (TX) | $22,700 | 24,400 | 1,700 |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus (OK) | $21,800 | 24,700 | 2,900 |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus (OK) | $21,600 | 25,700 | 4,100 |
| Avg. cost | Tuition and fees | Scholarships and grants |
The list is sorted from highest average cost to lowest. Average cost is calculated as average tuition and fees less average scholarships and grants.
These numbers are estimates. Financial aid can vary greatly depending on personal factors such as family income, savings, and academic achievement. For the most accurate information about a given school's financial aid program, contact the school directly using the contact information listed under "Campus" on each school's Collegist page.
Endowment
Endowment per student helps us better understand a school's ability to provide scholarships and grants. Frequently, schools with a large endowment per student will also have large amounts of scholarships and grants available. You may see this correlation using this graph and the one above (Cost breakdown).
| 45,600 UT - Austin |
| 21,100 Oklahoma Norman Campus |
| 18,200 Missouri - Columbia |
| 10,300 Texas Tech |
| 8,200 Nebraska at Lincoln |
| 7,700 Texas A&M |
| 4,300 Oklahoma State - Main Campus |
| 4,000 Iowa State |
| 2,300 Kansas |
| 100 Kansas State |
| NA Baylor |
| NA Colorado at Boulder |
Academics
Academic strength
Most of the schools on this list are strong academically. Nationally, one of these schools finishes in the top 15%, six in the top 20%, ten in the top 25% and eleven make the top 30%. These schools cover a wide range academically, so eliminating schools from the top or bottom may help narrow your search.
Academic strength is calculated using freshmen SAT and ACT scores, acceptance rates, and other academic and admissions data. 10 is the strongest, 0 the weakest.
| 8.4 UT - Austin |
| 8.2 Texas A&M |
| 8 Colorado at Boulder |
| 8 Missouri - Columbia |
| 7.9 Baylor |
| 7.9 Nebraska at Lincoln |
| 7.7 Iowa State |
| 7.6 Oklahoma State - Main Campus |
| 7.5 Texas Tech |
| 7.4 Oklahoma Norman Campus |
| 6.8 Kansas |
| 6.6 Kansas State |
Degrees
| Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Colorado at Boulder | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Iowa State | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kansas | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kansas State | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Missouri - Columbia | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nebraska at Lincoln | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Texas A&M | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Texas Tech | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| UT - Austin | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
| L1 | L2 | A | L3 | B | PBC | M | PMC | PhD | FP | FPC | Oth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N |
| Colorado at Boulder | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N |
| Iowa State | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N |
| Kansas | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N |
| Kansas State | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N |
| Missouri - Columbia | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N |
| Nebraska at Lincoln | N | N | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus | N | N | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus | N | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N |
| Texas A&M | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N |
| Texas Tech | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N |
| UT - Austin | N | N | N | N | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N |
| L1 | L2 | A | L3 | B | PBC | M | PMC | PhD | FP | FPC | Oth |
Complete Degrees Key
| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| L1 | Less than 1 yr. |
| L2 | Between 1 and 2 yrs. |
| A | Associate's degree |
| L3 | Between 2 and 4 yrs. |
| B | Bachelor's degree |
| PBC | Postbaccalaureate certificate |
| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| M | Master's degree |
| PMC | Post-master's certificate |
| PhD | Doctorate degree |
| FP | First-professional degree |
| FPC | First-professional certificate |
| Oth | Other |
Popular majors
These are the most popular types of majors at each school. Within each of these categories are several specific majors. For instance, Business includes Accounting, Finance, and more business majors.
| School | Major category, percent of students |
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| Baylor |
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| Colorado at Boulder |
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| Iowa State |
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| Kansas |
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| Kansas State |
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| Missouri - Columbia |
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| Nebraska at Lincoln |
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| Oklahoma Norman Campus |
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| Oklahoma State - Main Campus |
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| Texas A&M |
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| Texas Tech |
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| UT - Austin |
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Campus and Location
In this section: Location
Location
Enter your location in the top right to see the distance to each school.
| City | Distance from home | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado at Boulder | Boulder, CO | - |
| Iowa State | Ames, IA | - |
| Kansas | Lawrence, KS | - |
| Kansas State | Manhattan, KS | - |
| Missouri - Columbia | Columbia, MO | - |
| Nebraska at Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | - |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus | Stillwater, OK | - |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus | Norman, OK | - |
| Baylor | Waco, TX | - |
| Texas A&M | College Station, TX | - |
| UT - Austin | Austin, TX | - |
| Texas Tech | Lubbock, TX | - |
| City | Distance from home |
Student profiles
Size
| 49,696 UT - Austin |
| 44,910 Texas A&M |
| 31,589 Colorado at Boulder |
| 28,001 Texas Tech |
| 27,930 Missouri - Columbia |
| 26,934 Kansas |
| 26,506 Oklahoma Norman Campus |
| 25,741 Iowa State |
| 23,692 Oklahoma State - Main Campus |
| 23,182 Kansas State |
| 21,675 Nebraska at Lincoln |
| 13,975 Baylor |
* Includes both undergraduate and graduate students
Gender
| Percent female, percent male | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 59 | 41 | |
| Missouri - Columbia | 54 | 46 | |
| UT - Austin | 53 | 47 | |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus | 53 | 47 | |
| Kansas State | 52 | 48 | |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus | 52 | 48 | |
| Kansas | 51 | 49 | |
| Texas A&M | 50 | 50 | |
| Texas Tech | 49 | 51 | |
| Colorado at Boulder | 47 | 53 | |
| Nebraska at Lincoln | 47 | 53 | |
| Iowa State | 43 | 57 | |
| Percent female, percent male | |||
Home state
Shown as percent of students
| CO | IA | IL | KS | MN | MO | NE | OK | TX | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor (TX) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 18 |
| Colorado at Boulder (CO) | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Iowa State (IA) | 0 | 73 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Kansas (KS) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 71 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| Kansas State (KS) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Missouri - Columbia (MO) | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Nebraska at Lincoln (NE) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus (OK) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 23 | 8 |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus (OK) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 16 | 8 |
| Texas A&M (TX) | Not available | |||||||||
| Texas Tech (TX) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| UT - Austin (TX) | Not available | |||||||||
| CO | IA | IL | KS | MN | MO | NE | OK | TX | Other | |
Race
| White | Asian or Pacific | Black | Hispanic | Amer. Indian | Nonres. Alien | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 10,128 | 846 | 1,001 | 1,237 | 92 | 388 | 283 |
| Colorado at Boulder | 24,066 | 1,863 | 520 | 1,861 | 239 | 1,035 | 2,005 |
| Iowa State | 20,083 | 768 | 728 | 546 | 81 | 2,108 | 1,427 |
| Kansas | 21,355 | 970 | 912 | 931 | 352 | 1,500 | 914 |
| Kansas State | 19,680 | 312 | 726 | 595 | 126 | 954 | 789 |
| Missouri - Columbia | 22,687 | 750 | 1,500 | 484 | 161 | 1,374 | 974 |
| Nebraska at Lincoln | 17,784 | 546 | 479 | 554 | 133 | 1,318 | 861 |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus | 19,459 | 1,251 | 1,609 | 1,012 | 1,738 | 1,437 | 0 |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus | 17,940 | 351 | 914 | 507 | 1,984 | 1,996 | 0 |
| Texas A&M | 33,430 | 1,511 | 1,253 | 4,542 | 204 | 3,474 | 496 |
| Texas Tech | 21,666 | 662 | 878 | 3,073 | 182 | 1,047 | 493 |
| UT - Austin | 28,537 | 7,123 | 1,843 | 7,013 | 218 | 4,421 | 541 |
| White | Asian or Pacific | Black | Hispanic | Amer. Indian | Nonres. Alien | Unknown |
Age
| Under 18 yrs | 18-19 | 20-21 | 22-24 | 25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 223 | 5,319 | 4,446 | 1,479 | 358 |
| Colorado at Boulder | 325 | 9,366 | 10,062 | 4,411 | 2,046 |
| Iowa State | 183 | 6,575 | 7,868 | 4,672 | 1,434 |
| Kansas | 68 | 7,157 | 7,651 | 4,407 | 1,625 |
| Kansas State | 190 | 6,092 | 6,800 | 4,041 | 1,715 |
| Missouri - Columbia | 3,459 | 9,021 | 6,617 | 1,385 | 853 |
| Nebraska at Lincoln | 202 | 6,024 | 6,057 | 3,481 | 1,273 |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus | 67 | 5,176 | 6,949 | 5,325 | 2,587 |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus | 0 | 4,761 | 6,602 | 5,272 | 2,479 |
| Texas A&M | 83 | 11,522 | 14,645 | 8,813 | 1,305 |
| Texas Tech | 50 | 6,372 | 8,915 | 5,999 | 1,666 |
| UT - Austin | 465 | 13,966 | 14,870 | 5,431 | 2,146 |
| Under 18 yrs | 18-19 | 20-21 | 22-24 | 25+ |
Religion and other
In this section: Religion, Public vs. Private
Religion
| School | Religious affiliation |
|---|---|
| Baylor | Baptist |
| Colorado at Boulder | None |
| Iowa State | None |
| Kansas | None |
| Kansas State | None |
| Missouri - Columbia | None |
| Nebraska at Lincoln | None |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus | None |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus | None |
| Texas A&M | None |
| Texas Tech | None |
| UT - Austin | None |
Public vs. Private
| School | Public, Private, Other |
|---|---|
| Colorado at Boulder | Public |
| Iowa State | Public |
| Kansas | Public |
| Kansas State | Public |
| Missouri - Columbia | Public |
| Nebraska at Lincoln | Public |
| Oklahoma State - Main Campus | Public |
| Oklahoma Norman Campus | Public |
| Baylor | Private |
| Texas A&M | Public |
| UT - Austin | Public |
| Texas Tech | Public |
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