Can You Get Scholarships to Catholic Colleges in Texas?

Have you started the college search with your child? Are you looking for college scholarship opportunities? You should know that there are scholarship opportunities specifically for Catholic colleges in Texas.

Let’s take a closer look at local higher education institutions that offer scholarships.

In Texas, there are seven highly ranked Catholic colleges that should be on your list if they are not already. The following colleges and universities have a combined enrollment of over 23,000 students committed to studying in a faith-based environment. Each of the following colleges offer a variety of scholarships and financial aid opportunities. 

The University of Dallas is a private, not-for-profit university based in Irving, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 419 bachelor's degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive, with an acceptance rate of 47%.

The University of St. Thomas is a private, not-for-profit university based in Houston, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 295 bachelor's degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive, with an acceptance rate of 80%.

Saint Edward's University is a private, not-for-profit university based in Austin, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 793 bachelor's degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive, with the acceptance rate of 84%.

St. Mary's University is a private, not-for-profit university based in San Antonio, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 643 bachelor's degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive, with the acceptance rate of 79%.

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a private, not-for-profit university based in San Antonio, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 808 bachelor's degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with an acceptance rate of 93%.

Our Lady of the Lake University is a private, not-for-profit university based in San Antonio, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 338 bachelor's degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive, with an acceptance rate of 91%.

Located in Fort Worth, Texas, The College of Saint Thomas More is a small four-year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. Ten prospective students applied in the most recent statistical year, and ten were granted admission.

While there are several scholarships that students can apply for to help offset the cost of tuition, books, and campus living at some of the Catholic colleges listed above, there are also several options for Catholic-specific scholarships. Many of the Catholic scholarships available to students can even cover full tuition.

Catholic students at St. Agnes Academy applying to Catholic colleges in Texas and across the country are encouraged by their college counselors to apply for Catholic scholarships. Catholic scholarships can look very different than athletic or academic scholarships and may be just the right fit for a Catholic student looking to continue their education while growing in their faith. 

St. Agnes' College Counseling Department guides each student through the college application process, scholarship application process, and provides them with a complete handbook with how-to's and information specific to their college admission goals.

If Catholic college education is important to you and your child, St. Agnes Academy can help facilitate and prepare your daughter for the next stage of her journey. Reach out to our college department today to find help researching the best options.