45 Underrated Religious College Towns Across America You'll Fall in Love With

45. Plainview, Texas: West Texas Faith and Resilience

Plainview is home to Wayland Baptist University, a cornerstone of Baptist education in the American Southwest. Surrounded by open skies and cotton fields, this small town carries a rugged charm and a deeply rooted faith culture. The university’s red-brick buildings and chapel dome are symbols of stability and conviction, and the town embraces a rhythm of service, humility, and perseverance. Community meals, gospel music nights, and scripture-led outreach define daily life. In Plainview, faith is woven into every conversation—quiet, sincere, and unwavering, like the West Texas wind that never stops moving.