Most Disability Friendly Online Colleges in Texas

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These are the best online disability friendly schools in Texas with robust online degree offerings.

Disabilities come in all varieties, and no one should be denied an education because of their disabilities. Whether on campus or online, colleges are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (and other legislation) to provide accommodation and accessibility.

We consider a a school to be disability friendly if over 4% of its student population is registered with the school’s disabilities center. All of the schools on this list have significant student populations, and offer support and resources, including accessibility measures and accommodations, scholarships and grants, academic tutoring, credit for life experience, and professional development. Online colleges further help disabled students through allowing for education to be completed flexibly around things like medical appointments, and in the comfort of your own space.

The schools on this list are organized by the size of their disabled student population.

Many on this list are also military friendly and Hispanic-Serving Institutions, providing unique support, resources, and funding for students in these populations.

If you’re a disabled student in Texas, let your search for the right online college start here.

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    1. Abilene Christian University

      Addison, TX

      Abilene Christian University’s school logo

      Registered Students

      12%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 5,292 (27% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 75
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $36,300 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #6 Best Texas Online CollegeA Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly School
      See ACU’s full list of online degrees!

    2. Saint Edward's University

      Austin, TX

      Registered Students

      12%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 3,976 (3% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 2
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $47,440 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      See SEU’s full list of online degrees!

    3. Southern Methodist University

      Dallas, TX

      Registered Students

      11%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 11,824 (4% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 3
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $56,560 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      See SMU’s full list of online degrees!

    4. Texas Christian University

      Fort Worth, TX

      Registered Students

      10%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 11,024 (2% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 17
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $49,250 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      See TCU’s full list of online degrees!

    5. Texas Tech University

      Lubbock, TX

      Registered Students

      9%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 38,742 (10% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 99
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $9,300 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #1 Best Texas Online CollegeA Most Affordable Texas Online College #2 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      See TTU’s full list of online degrees!

    6. Rice University

      Houston, TX

      Registered Students

      8%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 7,282 (2% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 2
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $49,112 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly School
      See RU’s full list of online degrees!

    7. Baylor University

      Waco, TX

      Baylor University’s school logo

      Registered Students

      8%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 18,033 (7% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 22
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $47,364 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      See BU’s full list of online degrees!

    8. Lubbock Christian University

      Lubbock, TX

      Registered Students

      8%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 1,770 (4% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 2
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $23,330 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      See LCU’s full list of online degrees!

    9. Our Lady of the Lake University

      San Antonio, TX

      Registered Students

      7%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 2,974 (33% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 8
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $29,218 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      See OLLU’s full list of online degrees!

    10. Dallas Baptist University

      Dallas, TX

      Dallas Baptist University’s school logo

      Registered Students

      6%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 4,487 (15% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 97
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $30,320 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      #4 Best Texas Online CollegeA Best Value Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      See DBU’s full list of online degrees!

    11. Concordia University Texas

      Austin, TX

      Registered Students

      6%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 2,518 (28% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 15
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $32,860 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Top Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      See CUT’s full list of online degrees!

    12. Hardin-Simmons University

      Abilene, TX

      Hardin-Simmons University’s school logo

      Registered Students

      6%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 2,324 (6% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 10
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $30,140 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly School
      See HSU’s full list of online degrees!

    13. East Texas Baptist University

      Marshall, TX

      East Texas Baptist University’s school logo

      Registered Students

      6%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 1,593 (8% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 7
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $27,210 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Top Texas Online College A Most Affordable Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      See ETBU’s full list of online degrees!

    14. Texas Wesleyan University

      Fort Worth, TX

      Registered Students

      6%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 2,276 (7% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 11
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $31,816 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      See TWU’s full list of online degrees!

    15. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

      Belton, TX

      Registered Students

      6%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 3,846 (2% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      Number of Online Programs 1
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $29,700 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      See UMHB’s full list of online degrees!

    16. University of St. Thomas

      Houston, TX

      Registered Students

      6%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 3,448 (12% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      USDE Special Government Status Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 6
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $31,460 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
      Hispanic-Serving Institution
      See UST’s full list of online degrees!

    17. University of Texas at Tyler

      Tyler, TX

      Registered Students

      5%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 9,617 (27% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 27
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $8,742 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Top Texas Online College #9 Most Affordable Texas Online College#9 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolMilitary Friendly School
      See UTT’s full list of online degrees!

    18. University of the Incarnate Word

      San Antonio, TX

      Registered Students

      5%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 8,175 (19% fully online)
      Public or Private Private Non-Profit
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 32
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $32,576 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Top Texas Online College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      See UIW’s full list of online degrees!

    19. Austin Community College District

      Austin, TX

      Austin Community College District’s school logo

      Registered Students

      5%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 41,056 (12% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 23
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $10,830 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Top Texas Online Community College Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly SchoolHispanic-Serving Institution
      See ACCD’s full list of online degrees!

    20. Texas A&M University

      College Station, TX

      Registered Students

      4%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 68,726 (3% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 13
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $12,153 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      See TAMU’s full list of online degrees!

    21. University of Houston

      Houston, TX

      Registered Students

      4%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 46,148 (4% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      USDE Special Government Status Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution
      Number of Online Programs 23
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $9,221 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Adult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
      Hispanic-Serving Institution
      See UH’s full list of online degrees!

    22. Stephen F. Austin State University

      Nacogdoches, TX

      Registered Students

      4%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 12,969 (12% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 41
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $8,844 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Top Texas Online College #10 Most Affordable Texas Online College#8 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      See SFASU’s full list of online degrees!

    23. Lamar University

      Beaumont, TX

      Registered Students

      4%

      TX Relative Cost

      Key Facts Answers
      Total Enrollment 15,460 (54% fully online)
      Public or Private Public
      Number of Online Programs 43
      Accreditation Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
      Average In-State Undergraduate Tuition $8,494 per year
      Net Cost by Income
      Source: National Center for Educational Statistics

      TexasOnlineColleges.com Awards

      Top Texas Online College #7 Most Affordable Texas Online College#7 Best Value Texas Online CollegeAdult Student Friendly School
      Experienced Online School
      Disability Friendly SchoolFirst-Generation Student Friendly School
      See LU’s full list of online degrees!

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    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.

    We weren’t able to get all the data we needed for this institution. This score is based on the information they have reported.
     
    An institution’s program specfic score is calculated with seven data points: (1) its student-to-faculty ratio, (2) its number of degrees an institution awards in the program's field each year, (3) its the graduation rate, (4) its the retention rate, (5) its the percentage of online students, (6) its concentrated Influence (a measure of the academic importance of a school), and (7) its desirability (a measure of how many students chose to go to an institution).
     
    For each data point, we score schools based on where they fall in the percentile distribution for that data point. Because our scores are based on local data and not tied to irrelevant national data, they accurately reflect an institutions’s value to the Texas student. Institutions with missing data receive a zero for that data point.
     
    We weigh each data point and calculate an institution’s raw score. Then we create an adjusted raw score by combining a schools's score with a base score of 50. Finally, we score and rank institutions based on their adjusted score’s percentile rank.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.

    Focused on online colleges in TX, our relative cost score compares the average in-state tuitions of Texas schools. In general, Texas is slightly cheaper than the national average of $9,970 (according to The National Center for Education Statistics) for a degree at a public 4-year college or university. However, Texas is home to some of the most affordable colleges and universities in the US, and it’s most expensive schools are tens of thousands cheaper than the most expensive schools in the country.
     
    Check out our detailed methodology here.