There are 21 colleges within 50 miles of Ames enrolling a total of 276,508 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Texas with a population of 1,003, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ames. The nearest college is Lee College in Baytown at a distance of 26 miles from Ames. Driving time to these schools from Ames should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Rice University in Houston which is ranked #9 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Lone Star College enrolling 68,415 students. In terms of affordability, Lamar State College Port Arthur in Port Arthur offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,200 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 Ames.
21 results
Public 2 Year
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26 miles from Ames
Public 2 Year
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35 miles from Ames
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jun 1
39 miles from Ames
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#25 Best Public Universities in Texas
40 miles from Ames
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
39 miles from Ames
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#24 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Jun 1
42 miles from Ames
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
42 miles from Ames
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
41 miles from Ames
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
42 miles from Ames
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due May 31
43 miles from Ames
Public 2 Year
2 reviews
44 miles from Ames
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#27 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Jul 15
44 miles from Ames
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
43 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas
Applications Due Aug 15
45 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 31
45 miles from Ames
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
46 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#9 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
46 miles from Ames
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
45 miles from Ames
The closest community college is Lee College and is 26 miles from Ames. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Lee College are $2,166 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Lee College 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.