Colleges Near Athens

Colleges and universities near me in the Athens, Texas area

There 60 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 484,986 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 12,710, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Athens. Driving time to these schools from Athens should be less than 2 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, Panola College in Carthage offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $792 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 Athens.


60 results

Remington College Dallas Campus
R
Garland, TX
 

Remington College Dallas Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 208enrollment
  • $27,674net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Athens

LeTourneau University
L
Longview, TX

LeTourneau University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,389enrollment
  • $27,007net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1370SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

67 miles from Athens

Dallas College
D
Dallas, TX

Dallas College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 66,592enrollment
  • $4,068net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Athens

Criswell College
C
Dallas, TX
 

Criswell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 156enrollment
  • $11,464net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Athens

Wade College
W
Dallas, TX
 

Wade College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 205enrollment
  • $21,023net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

70 miles from Athens

Texas A&M University Commerce
T
Commerce, TX

Texas A&M University Commerce

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 12,013enrollment
  • $11,902net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

72 miles from Athens

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
K
Dallas, TX
 

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 87enrollment
  • $24,148net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Athens

Mountain View College
M
Dallas, TX
 

Mountain View College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,619enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Athens

Northwood University Texas
N
Cedar Hill, TX
 

Northwood University Texas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 255enrollment
  • $14,456net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Athens

Southern Methodist University
S
Dallas, TX

Southern Methodist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Texas

  • 11,842enrollment
  • $45,792net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1320-1480SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

71 miles from Athens

Richland College
R
Dallas, TX

Richland College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 20,032enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Athens

Court Reporting Institute Wheeler Institute of Texas
C
Dallas, Texas
 

Court Reporting Institute Wheeler Institute of Texas

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 416enrollment
  • $21,426net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Athens

Dallas Baptist University
D
Dallas, TX

Dallas Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 4,201enrollment
  • $30,275net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 960-1217SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

73 miles from Athens

University of Phoenix Dallas Campus
P
Dallas, Texas
 

University of Phoenix Dallas Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $19,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Athens

Hill College
H
Hillsboro, TX

Hill College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,000enrollment
  • $6,651net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Athens

The University of Texas at Dallas
T
Richardson, TX

The University of Texas at Dallas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 30,885enrollment
  • $13,464net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1410SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.78Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

76 miles from Athens

Brookhaven College
B
Farmers Branch, TX
 

Brookhaven College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,726enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Athens

University of Dallas
D
Irving, TX

University of Dallas

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,182enrollment
  • $31,221net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1370SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

77 miles from Athens

FAQ's

The closest community college is Trinity Valley Community College and is 1.3 miles from Athens. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Trinity Valley Community College are $4,920 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Trinity Valley Community 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.