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Christian colleges with the highest graduation rates in Texas

Christian colleges ranked by six-year graduation rate, from federal data.

Christian colleges with the highest graduation rates in Texas15 schools

15 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Texas.
  • Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
  • Has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    Baylor University

    Waco, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 80% graduate
    • 15,155 undergraduates
  2. 2

    LeTourneau University

    Longview, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 59% graduate
    • 3,227 undergraduates
  3. 3

    Dallas Baptist University

    Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 57% graduate
    • 2,850 undergraduates
  4. 4

    Southwestern Adventist University

    Keene, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 52% graduate
    • 813 undergraduates
  5. 5

    Criswell College

    Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 50% graduate
    • 118 undergraduates
  6. 6

    University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

    Belton, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 49% graduate
    • 3,024 undergraduates
  7. 7

    East Texas Baptist University

    Marshall, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 47% graduate
    • 1,659 undergraduates
  8. 8

    Hardin-Simmons University

    Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 46% graduate
    • 1,283 undergraduates
  9. 9

    Concordia University Texas

    Austin, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 45% graduate
    • 1,391 undergraduates
  10. 10

    Nelson University

    Waxahachie, TX · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
    • 42% graduate
    • 1,413 undergraduates
  11. 11

    Dallas Christian College

    Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 29% graduate
    • 278 undergraduates
  12. 12

    Howard Payne University

    Brownwood, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 28% graduate
    • 768 undergraduates
  13. 13

    Paul Quinn College

    Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 27% graduate
    • 600 undergraduates
  14. 14

    Arlington Baptist University

    Arlington, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 19% graduate
    • 268 undergraduates
  15. 15

    Wayland Baptist University

    Plainview, TX · Private nonprofit
    • 19% graduate
    • 2,162 undergraduates

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Baylor University$41,104$23,000$65,79380%
LeTourneau University$28,185$26,000$57,10359%
Dallas Baptist University$28,516$21,591$56,80757%
Southwestern Adventist University$22,778$26,998$52,94652%
Criswell College$21,630$25,346$43,18550%
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor$26,106$26,000$56,13249%
East Texas Baptist University$23,911$23,250$52,78847%
Hardin-Simmons University$19,555$24,711$54,77146%
Concordia University Texas$23,131$21,852$60,88345%
Nelson University$21,662$24,725$46,23842%
Dallas Christian College$22,960$24,912$43,50329%
Howard Payne University$23,627$26,793$48,37628%
Paul Quinn College$12,709$23,373$29,28827%
Arlington Baptist University$24,906$27,000$44,64419%
Wayland Baptist University$20,590$23,106$51,83819%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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