This year, two Dallas universities earned high rankings for their high-quality educational experiences: Southern Methodist University And The University of Texas at Dallas both achieved top 10 spots on US News and World Reports list which has just been published Best Colleges in Texas for 2024.
EMS won 4th place in Texas and placed 89th nationally. The private institution had more than 7,000 undergraduate students in fall 2022. The school, which costs $64,460 in tuition and fees each year, ranks 121st among “Best Value Schools -price” according to US News.
In April, SMU’s Cox School of Business ranked No. 4 in US News classification of best graduate programs in Texas. SMU business graduates also do the third highest income in the country within four years of graduating.
SMU actually performed better in a spot US News list of the best schools in Texas another recent reportin which he ranked No. 5 statewide.
US News profile of SMU says the university prides itself on its rich campus culture that encourages students to participate in different organizations and activities.
“Students can attend the Dallas International Film Festival, which attracts 40,000 spectators each year, or explore the city’s more than 400 parks,” the site says. “Approximately 2,000 students are involved in SMU Greek life, and all students can participate in annual events such as the Festival of Lights, a candlelight assembly on the school’s Main Quad each December, and the Mane Event , a celebration of spring with bands and food.”
SMU’s cross-Metroplex rival, Texas Christian University, ranked No. 6 in Texas and No. 98 nationally.
Just behind TCU, Richardson’s UTD placed n°7 in the Texas rankings and No. 115 nationally. With a total enrollment of more than 21,600 undergraduate students in fall 2022, the university considers itself a leading research institution.
“The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship uses world-class academic education, cutting-edge experiential training, business mentorship and advisory support to support the launch of new businesses,” UT Dallas said. website said.
In fact, the US Department of Defense recently announcement it will work alongside UT Dallas to develop a $30 million energy storage systems campus as part of a new initiative to improve battery technology.
“The project will accelerate the transition and scale of next-generation batteries, while reducing reliance on scarce critical materials,” the statement said.
UTD ranked No. 14 in the recent niche list of Best Colleges in Texas.
US News The top 10 colleges in Texas in 2024 are:
- No. 1 – Rice University, Houston
- No. 2 – University of Texas at Austin
- No. 3 – Texas A&M University, College Station
- No. 4 – Southern Methodist University, Dallas
- No. 5 – Baylor University, Waco
- No. 6 – Texas Christian University, Fort Worth
- No. 7 – University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson
- No. 8 – University of Houston
- No. 9 – Texas Tech University, Lubbock
- No. 10 – University of St. Thomas, Houston
The full ranking is available on usnews.com.
