Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Texas
Colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Texas6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Texas.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college 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.
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Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private for-profitTop 10% for graduation
- 81% graduate
- 55% receive Pell Grants
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University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX · Private nonprofitTop 22% for graduation
- 69% graduate
- 42% receive Pell Grants
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Saint Edward's University
Austin, TX · Private nonprofit#22 in Texas
- 63% graduate
- 42% receive Pell Grants
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio | $29,104 | $24,166 | $61,480 | 81% |
| Parker University | $29,135 | $12,288 | $42,091 | 74% |
| University of St. Thomas | $19,359 | $19,928 | $59,224 | 69% |
| Saint Edward's University | $25,578 | $24,803 | $58,826 | 63% |
| Wade College | $20,778 | $22,938 | $36,657 | 54% |
| Criswell College | $21,630 | $25,346 | $43,185 | 50% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.