Colleges Near Abilene

Colleges and universities near me in the Abilene, Texas area

There are 3 colleges in Abilene and 85 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 746,177 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 117,063, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Abilene. Driving time to these schools from Abilene should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Southern Methodist University in Dallas which is ranked #71 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Dallas College enrolling 66,592 students. In terms of affordability, Navarro College in Corsicana offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,620 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Abilene.


85 results

Abilene Christian University
A
Abilene, TX

Abilene Christian University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 5,114enrollment
  • $28,311net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1290SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

2 miles from Abilene

Hardin Simmons University
H
Abilene, TX

Hardin Simmons University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,655enrollment
  • $21,321net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 968-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

2 miles from Abilene

McMurry University
M
Abilene, TX

McMurry University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,549enrollment
  • $20,817net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

2 miles from Abilene

Texas State Technical College West Texas
T
Sweetwater, Texas
 

Texas State Technical College West Texas

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,036enrollment
  • $17,190net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Abilene

Cisco College
C
Cisco, TX

Cisco College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,001enrollment
  • $10,038net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Abilene

Ranger College
R
Ranger, TX

Ranger College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,498enrollment
  • $6,666net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Abilene

Howard Payne University
H
Brownwood, TX

Howard Payne University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 833enrollment
  • $25,768net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 880-1100SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

67 miles from Abilene

Western Texas College
W
Snyder, TX
 

Western Texas College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,434enrollment
  • $7,135net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Abilene

Angelo State University
A
San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#22 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,250enrollment
  • $12,518net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

82 miles from Abilene

Tarleton State University
T
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#21 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 15,937enrollment
  • $15,363net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

90 miles from Abilene

Howard College
H
Big Spring, TX

Howard College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,136enrollment
  • $8,998net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

101 miles from Abilene

Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf
S
Big Spring, TX
 

Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 47enrollment
  • $5,214net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

104 miles from Abilene

Weatherford College
W
Weatherford, TX

Weatherford College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,440enrollment
  • $8,264net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

115 miles from Abilene

Midwestern State University
M
Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,573enrollment
  • $11,798net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

121 miles from Abilene

Vernon College
V
Vernon, TX
 

Vernon College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,136enrollment
  • $5,752net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 23

120 miles from Abilene

Texas Christian University
T
Fort Worth, TX

Texas Christian University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 12,785enrollment
  • $39,005net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1375SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

139 miles from Abilene

Midland College
M
Midland, TX

Midland College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,219enrollment
  • $6,396net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

141 miles from Abilene

Southwestern Adventist University
S
Keene, TX
 

Southwestern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 817enrollment
  • $20,198net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 910-1200SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

141 miles from Abilene

FAQ's

The closest community college is Texas State Technical College West Texas and is 43 miles from Abilene. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Texas State Technical College West Texas are $5,148 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Texas State Technical College West Texas has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.