64 Best colleges for Organic Chemistry in Texas

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Texas ranked based on their research performance in Organic Chemistry. A graph of 14.4M citations received by 366K academic papers made by 64 universities in Texas was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Texas at Austin

Austin

For Organic Chemistry

#18 in the United States

#19 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 29%
Average SAT: 1360
Average ACT: 30
Receiving Aid: 69%

2. Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station

For Organic Chemistry

#27 in the United States

#29 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 63%
Average SAT: 1260
Average ACT: 28
Receiving Aid: 77%

3. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas

For Organic Chemistry

#43 in the United States

#47 in North America

Enrollment: 2,501
Male:Female: 44:56
Founded: 1943

4. Rice University

Houston

For Organic Chemistry

#67 in the United States

#74 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 8%
Average SAT: 1535
Average ACT: 35
Net Price: $20,587

5. Baylor College of Medicine

Houston

For Organic Chemistry

#68 in the United States

#75 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Enrollment: 1,699
Male:Female: 41:59
Founded: 1900

6. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston

For Organic Chemistry

#80 in the United States

#93 in North America

Enrollment: 355
Male:Female: 21:79
Founded: 1941

7. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston

For Organic Chemistry

#82 in the United States

#95 in North America

Enrollment: 5,048
Male:Female: 30:70
Founded: 1972

8. University of Houston

Houston

For Organic Chemistry

#87 in the United States

#100 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Average SAT: 1240
Average ACT: 26
Receiving Aid: 83%

9. University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio

For Organic Chemistry

#100 in the United States

#116 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 8%
Enrollment: 3,640
Male:Female: 35:65
Founded: 1959

10. Texas Tech University

Lubbock

For Organic Chemistry

#103 in the United States

#119 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 71%
Average SAT: 1180
Average ACT: 25
Receiving Aid: 86%

11. University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston

For Organic Chemistry

#112 in the United States

#128 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Enrollment: 3,315
Male:Female: 29:71
Founded: 1891

12. University of North Texas

Denton

For Organic Chemistry

#129 in the United States

#147 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 72%
Average SAT: 1105
Average ACT: 23
Receiving Aid: 91%

13. University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington

For Organic Chemistry

#158 in the United States

#179 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Average SAT: 1110
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 91%

14. University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson

For Organic Chemistry

#159 in the United States

#181 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 65%
Average SAT: 1290
Average ACT: 29
Receiving Aid: 72%

15. University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio

For Organic Chemistry

#180 in the United States

#206 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average SAT: 1100
Average ACT: 23
Receiving Aid: 86%

16. University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso

For Organic Chemistry

#188 in the United States

#215 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Average SAT: 980
Average ACT: 20
Receiving Aid: 88%

17. Southern Methodist University

Dallas

For Organic Chemistry

#196 in the United States

#223 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Average SAT: 1400
Average ACT: 32
Net Price: $45,792

18. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Lubbock

For Organic Chemistry

#206 in the United States

#234 in North America

Enrollment: 4,890
Male:Female: 24:76
Founded: 1969

19. Baylor University

Waco

For Organic Chemistry

#215 in the United States

#244 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Average SAT: 1305
Average ACT: 30
Net Price: $49,727

20. Texas State University

San Marcos

For Organic Chemistry

#246 in the United States

#280 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 89%
Average SAT: 1085
Average ACT: 23
Receiving Aid: 82%

21. University of North Texas Health Science Center

Fort Worth

For Organic Chemistry

#253 in the United States

#288 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 2,344
Male:Female: 33:67
Founded: 1970

22. Texas Christian University

Fort Worth

For Organic Chemistry

#276 in the United States

#314 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 43%
Average SAT: 1263
Average ACT: 29
Net Price: $39,005

23. Lamar University

Beaumont

For Organic Chemistry

#286 in the United States

#324 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 86%
Average SAT: 1020
Average ACT: 21
Receiving Aid: 92%

24. Trinity University

San Antonio

For Organic Chemistry

#307 in the United States

#347 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 28%
Average SAT: 1393
Average ACT: 32
Net Price: $32,264

25. Texas A&M University at Galveston

Galveston

For Organic Chemistry

#338 in the United States

#383 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 87%
Founded: 1962

26. University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

Tyler

For Organic Chemistry

#352 in the United States

#399 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1947

27. Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View

For Organic Chemistry

#354 in the United States

#401 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Average SAT: 940
Average ACT: 18
Receiving Aid: 97%

28. Sam Houston State University

Huntsville

For Organic Chemistry

#369 in the United States

#417 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average SAT: 1040
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 84%

29. Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Kingsville

For Organic Chemistry

#371 in the United States

#419 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 92%
Average SAT: 1070
Receiving Aid: 96%
Average Aid: $11,699

30. Texas Southern University

Houston

For Organic Chemistry

#400 in the United States

#449 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 93%
Average SAT: 900
Average ACT: 17
Receiving Aid: 98%

31. Southwestern University

Georgetown

For Organic Chemistry

#412 in the United States

#461 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 39%
Average SAT: 1255
Average ACT: 27
Net Price: $30,687

32. Texas College

Tyler

For Organic Chemistry

#413 in the United States

#462 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Net Price: $10,901
Receiving Aid: 87%
Average Aid: $10,182

33. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg

For Organic Chemistry

#425 in the United States

#474 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average SAT: 1010
Average ACT: 19
Receiving Aid: 94%

34. Texas A&M University - Commerce

Commerce

For Organic Chemistry

#435 in the United States

#485 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 93%
Average SAT: 1055
Average ACT: 21
Receiving Aid: 97%

35. Texas A&M International University

Laredo

For Organic Chemistry

#446 in the United States

#496 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 46%
Average SAT: 1025
Average ACT: 18
Receiving Aid: 99%

36. Texas Woman's University

Denton

For Organic Chemistry

#453 in the United States

#503 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 95%
Receiving Aid: 94%
Average Aid: $9,678
Enrollment: 15,664

37. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi

For Organic Chemistry

#469 in the United States

#519 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 89%
Average SAT: 1075
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 84%

38. West Texas A&M University

Canyon

For Organic Chemistry

#498 in the United States

#549 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 97%
Average SAT: 1060
Average ACT: 21
Receiving Aid: 96%

39. University of Houston - Clear Lake

Houston

For Organic Chemistry

#515 in the United States

#567 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Average SAT: 1080
Average ACT: 21
Receiving Aid: 76%

40. Austin College

Sherman

For Organic Chemistry

#542 in the United States

#595 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Average SAT: 1255
Average ACT: 29
Net Price: $24,777

41. Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock

For Organic Chemistry

#564 in the United States

#618 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average SAT: 1030
Average ACT: 22
Net Price: $25,351

42. Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches

For Organic Chemistry

#571 in the United States

#625 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average SAT: 1070
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 90%

43. University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler

For Organic Chemistry

#604 in the United States

#659 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 92%
Average SAT: 1115
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 91%

44. Tarleton State University

Stephenville

For Organic Chemistry

#641 in the United States

#697 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 94%
Average SAT: 1055
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 96%

45. Abilene Christian University

Abilene

For Organic Chemistry

#657 in the United States

#714 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 64%
Average SAT: 1175
Average ACT: 25
Net Price: $28,311

46. University of Dallas

Irving

For Organic Chemistry

#695 in the United States

#752 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 54%
Average SAT: 1270
Average ACT: 29
Net Price: $31,221

47. St. Mary's University

San Antonio

For Organic Chemistry

#729 in the United States

#788 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 89%
Average SAT: 1065
Average ACT: 20
Net Price: $20,562

48. University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Odessa

For Organic Chemistry

#747 in the United States

#807 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average SAT: 1010
Average ACT: 18
Receiving Aid: 96%

49. Angelo State University

San Angelo

For Organic Chemistry

#776 in the United States

#837 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Average SAT: 1030
Average ACT: 21
Receiving Aid: 96%

50. University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio

For Organic Chemistry

#779 in the United States

#840 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 93%
Average SAT: 1020
Average ACT: 21
Net Price: $21,246

51. University of Houston - Downtown

Houston

For Organic Chemistry

#851 in the United States

#913 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 91%
Average SAT: 1035
Average ACT: 20
Receiving Aid: 86%

52. Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls

For Organic Chemistry

#856 in the United States

#918 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 87%
Receiving Aid: 95%
Average Aid: $10,415
Enrollment: 5,573

53. Texas Lutheran University

Seguin

For Organic Chemistry

#925 in the United States

#990 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 95%
Average SAT: 1130
Average ACT: 25
Net Price: $23,600

54. University of North Texas at Dallas

Dallas

For Organic Chemistry

#982 in the United States

#1050 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 94%
Average SAT: 905
Average ACT: 18
Receiving Aid: 97%

55. Houston Baptist University

Houston

For Organic Chemistry

#1035 in the United States

#1104 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average SAT: 1085
Average ACT: 24
Net Price: $20,530

56. Saint Edward's University

Austin

For Organic Chemistry

#1037 in the United States

#1106 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average SAT: 1133
Average ACT: 23
Net Price: $28,351

57. Sul Ross State University

Alpine

For Organic Chemistry

#1046 in the United States

#1115 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 96%
Average SAT: 1016
Average ACT: 17
Receiving Aid: 89%

58. University of Houston - Victoria

Victoria

For Organic Chemistry

#1055 in the United States

#1124 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 77%
Average SAT: 1087
Average ACT: 22
Receiving Aid: 86%

59. University of Mary Hardin - Baylor

Belton

For Organic Chemistry

#1067 in the United States

#1136 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 95%
Average SAT: 1085
Average ACT: 23
Net Price: $29,904

60. Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest

Austin

For Organic Chemistry

#1085 in the United States

#1155 in North America

Enrollment: 116
Male:Female: 28:72

61. University of St Thomas - Texas

Houston

For Organic Chemistry

#1100 in the United States

#1170 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 93%
Average SAT: 1208
Average ACT: 25
Net Price: $20,469

62. Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Texarkana

For Organic Chemistry

#1110 in the United States

#1181 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Average SAT: 975
Average ACT: 19
Receiving Aid: 94%

63. Midland College

Midland

For Organic Chemistry

#1137 in the United States

#1210 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Receiving Aid: 74%
Average Aid: $5,502
Enrollment: 5,219

64. LeTourneau University

Longview

For Organic Chemistry

#1141 in the United States

#1214 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 41%
Average SAT: 1255
Average ACT: 27
Net Price: $27,007

Closest to Texas states to learn Organic Chemistry

State	Universities Unis	Best university country rank Best uni rank
Oklahoma	14	116
New Mexico	7	92
Louisiana	22	75
Arkansas	14	130
Kansas	11	91
Mississippi	12	142
Colorado	16	42
Missouri	22	32
Arizona	6	40
Nebraska	9	76
Alabama	23	64
Iowa	15	34
Utah	9	37
Illinois	44	9
Tennessee	28	44
South Dakota	8	217
Kentucky	14	55
Georgia	28	29
Indiana	27	19
Minnesota	22	14
Wisconsin	26	7
Nevada	4	134
Florida	38	21
South Carolina	22	89
North Dakota	5	141
Ohio	45	22
North Carolina	28	25
Michigan	29	5
California	86	3
Montana	3	145
Idaho	5	149
West Virginia	13	115
Virginia	33	50
District of Columbia	8	111
Maryland	24	10
Pennsylvania	81	12
Oregon	17	70
New Jersey	19	28
Washington	21	8
New York	99	6
Connecticut	19	16
Vermont	5	131
Massachusetts	51	1
Rhode Island	8	86
New Hampshire	8	106
Maine	10	174
Puerto Rico	13	258
Alaska	3	209
Hawaii	5	144