Philosophy and Religious Studies colleges in Texas, ranked by graduates
13 colleges in Texas awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies in 2023: 278 degrees, 0.4% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (0.3% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Texas at Austin graduated the most (52, 0.5% of its class). 9 of the 13 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 72%; the most selective is Rice University at 8%.
Philosophy and Religious Studies colleges in Texas
Every Texas college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its philosophy and religious studies page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Texas at Austin | Public | 52 | 0.5% | 27% | 1460 |
| 2 | Baylor University | Private | 40 | 1.1% | 51% | 1370 |
| 3 | University of Houston | Public | 29 | 0.4% | 74% | 1310 |
| 4 | Southern Methodist University | Private | 27 | 1.4% | 63% | 1440 |
| 5 | Texas State University | Public | 20 | 0.3% | 89% | 1200 |
| 6 | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Public | 17 | 0.3% | 94% | 1090 |
| 7 | Texas A&M University | Public | 16 | 0.1% | 57% | 1380 |
| 8 | University of North Texas | Public | 16 | 0.2% | 72% | 1230 |
| 9 | University of Texas at Arlington | Public | 15 | 0.2% | 80% | 1200 |
| 10 | Wayland Baptist University | Private | 13 | 2.7% | 56% | 1120 |
| 11 | Texas Tech University | Public | 12 | 0.2% | 73% | 1260 |
| 12 | Rice University | Private | 11 | 1% | 8% | 1560 |
| 13 | University of Texas at San Antonio | Public | 10 | 0.2% | 87% | 1200 |
Questions about philosophy and religious studies colleges in Texas
What is the best college for philosophy and religious studies in Texas?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest philosophy and religious studies programs in Texas are University of Texas at Austin (52), Baylor University (40), University of Houston (29). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Texas college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Texas offer philosophy and religious studies?
13 four-year colleges in Texas awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in philosophy and religious studies in 2023, 9 public and 4 private, for 278 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for philosophy and religious studies in Texas?
At the 9 public universities on this list, Texas residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Philosophy and Religious Studies elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.