School of Art & Design Computer Recommendations

Students in the School of Art & Design are required to bring their own laptop computer.

Below are options you can consider when deciding on a laptop that will meet the laptop requirement for the School of Art and Design at TXST.

You can choose either an Apple or Windows/PC laptop; the options below provide the minimum specifications that meet the requirements. These computers can be ordered through the University Bookstore. Required computers might be eligible for financial aid depending on your financial aid package. Please contact your financial aid advisor.

Important Notes

Support plans for computers are highly recommended
1 - 4 TB hard drive is recommended

Minimum Apple Laptop Specifications

The 16" MacBook Pro is strongly recommended for students planning to major in Communication Design, Photography, Studio or Art Education. Additionally, as the MacBook Pros use the newer USB-C ports for I/O connectivity, the purchase of a USB to USB-C adapter is recommended. All Apple laptops should include an Apple Core M-level processor, 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB solid-state drive and 14" or larger screen.

14" Macbook Pro

16GB of RAM

512GB solid state drive

16" Macbook Pro

16 GB of RAM

512 GB solid state drive

Minimum specifications  for Windows/PC Laptops

All Window/PC laptops should include an Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB solid-state drive and 13" or larger screen.

15" Dell XPS 9510 laptop

Intel Core i7 processor

Windows 10 Pro