Most selective Catholic colleges in Texas
Catholic colleges that admit the smallest share of applicants.
Most selective Catholic colleges in Texas3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by admission rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Texas.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
- Has an admission rate from federal data (College Scorecard). Average SAT scores are shown where the college reports them.
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by admission rate, lowest first. Selectivity measures demand for places, not the quality of a school’s faith life.
Updated Oct. 8, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dallas | $22,610 | $23,117 | $58,285 | 73% |
| University of St. Thomas | $19,359 | $19,928 | $59,224 | 69% |
| St. Mary's University | $21,145 | $25,563 | $56,955 | 59% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.