Colleges Near Amherst

There are no colleges in Amherst, but 31 are within 200 miles, enrolling 137,452 students combined.

The closest option is South Plains College in Levelland, 30.3 miles from Amherst (about 36-52 minutes by car). Amherst (pop. 721) is in Texas.

Abilene Christian University in Abilene ranks #444 nationally. Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College in Ruidoso has the lowest tuition at $1,804 per year.

Results are sorted by distance from Amherst. Browse public and private 2-year and 4-year schools near Amherst. For a more affordable start, see community colleges near Amherst.

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Amherst, TX within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 Year 2 Year

  • Public 4 Year
  • Midland, TX
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 138 miles from Amherst

Midland College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and energy technology. The campus is in Midland in West Texas's Permian Basin.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,071
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  • Public 4 Year
  • Odessa, TX
  • | 0 reviews
  • 147 miles from Amherst

UT Permian Basin is a public university known for undergraduate petroleum engineering and business. The campus is located in Odessa in West Texas's Permian Basin.

#11 Best Public Universities in Texas 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 910-1130
  • Avg GPA 3.27
  • Acceptance Rate 95%
  • Net Price $13,563
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  • Public 2 Year
  • Odessa, TX
  • | 0 reviews
  • 148 miles from Amherst

Odessa College is a public community college known for nursing and petroleum technology programs. Most students commute to the campus in West Texas's Permian Basin.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,371
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Southeast New Mexico College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Carlsbad, NM
  • | 0 reviews
  • 152 miles from Amherst

Southeast New Mexico College is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and business. The campus is in Carlsbad in southeastern New Mexico.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 2.75
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $4,917
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Vernon College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Vernon, TX
  • | 0 reviews
  • 177 miles from Amherst

Vernon College is a public community college offering associate degrees and career-focused technical programs. The main campus is in the small north Texas city of Vernon.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $6,894
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Western Oklahoma State College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Altus, OK
  • | 0 reviews
  • 181 miles from Amherst

Western Oklahoma State College is a public community college with associate programs in nursing and aviation. The small campus is in Altus in southwestern Oklahoma.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.22
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,810
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Oklahoma Panhandle State University Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Goodwell, OK
  • | 0 reviews
  • 184 miles from Amherst

Oklahoma Panhandle State is a small public university known for undergraduate agriculture and animal science. The rural campus sits in the small town of Goodwell in Oklahoma's Panhandle.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,326
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Abilene, TX
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 188 miles from Amherst

Hardin-Simmons is a private Baptist university known for undergraduate nursing, music, and education. The residential campus is located in Abilene in West Texas.

#18 Best Private Colleges in Texas 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1010-1190
  • Avg GPA 3.43
  • Acceptance Rate 90%
  • Net Price $19,811
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Abilene, TX
  • 3.7 | 6 reviews
  • 189 miles from Amherst

ACU is a private Christian university known for undergraduate biblical studies, nursing, and business. Most undergrads live on its residential campus in Abilene, a city in West Texas.

#11 Best Private Colleges in Texas 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1070-1270
  • Avg GPA 3.65
  • Acceptance Rate 66%
  • Net Price $28,760
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  • Private 4 Year
  • Abilene, TX
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • 189 miles from Amherst

McMurry is a private university known for undergraduate business, education, and nursing. The residential campus in Abilene is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

#24 Best Private Colleges in Texas 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 950-1160
  • Avg GPA 3.7
  • Acceptance Rate 57%
  • Net Price $20,723
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New Mexico Highlands University Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Las Vegas, NM
  • 1.0 | 2 reviews
  • 193 miles from Amherst

New Mexico Highlands is a public university known for undergraduate teacher education, social work, and business. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution on a campus near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.3
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $11,062
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Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Ruidoso, NM
  • | 0 reviews
  • 193 miles from Amherst

ENMU-Ruidoso is a branch community college offering associate degrees and certificates in business, education, and health sciences. The campus is located in the mountain resort town of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $4,239
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Luna Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Las Vegas, NM
  • | 0 reviews
  • 195 miles from Amherst

Luna is a public community college offering associate degrees and certificates, with programs in nursing and career-technical fields. The campus serves students from Las Vegas and rural northern New Mexico.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,497
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