Colleges Near Chester

Colleges and universities near me in the Chester, Texas area

There are 34 colleges within 100 miles of Chester enrolling a total of 329,489 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 312, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chester. The nearest college is Angelina College in Lufkin at a distance of 26.5 miles from Chester. Driving time to these schools from Chester should be less than 2 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, 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 Chester.
Chester, TX within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

34 results

Angelina College
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Lufkin, TX

Angelina College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,002enrollment
  • $8,035net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Chester

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Stephen F Austin State University
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Nacogdoches, TX

Stephen F Austin State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,327enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Estimated Avg GPA

46 miles from Chester

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Sam Houston State University
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Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 21,480enrollment
  • $13,632net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 960-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.25Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

58 miles from Chester

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Lamar University
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Beaumont, TX

Lamar University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 16,803enrollment
  • $11,757net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

68 miles from Chester

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Lamar Institute of Technology
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Beaumont, TX
 

Lamar Institute of Technology

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,808enrollment
  • $9,346net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Chester

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Grace School of Theology
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Conroe, TX
 

Grace School of Theology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 611enrollment
  • $12,292net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Chester

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Lone Star College
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The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 68,415enrollment
  • $10,188net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Chester

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Lamar State College Orange
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Orange, TX
 

Lamar State College Orange

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,682enrollment
  • $2,321net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Chester

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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
C
Houston, TX
 

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 275enrollment
  • $33,371net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Chester

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Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary
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Jacksonville, TX
 

Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 104enrollment
  • -net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 25

82 miles from Chester

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Jacksonville College Main Campus
J
Jacksonville, TX
 

Jacksonville College Main Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 471enrollment
  • $11,416net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

83 miles from Chester

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Lamar State College Port Arthur
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Port Arthur, TX

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,600enrollment
  • $3,659net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Chester

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Lon Morris College
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Jacksonville, Texas
 

Lon Morris College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 552enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Chester

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Remington College North Houston Campus
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Houston, TX
 

Remington College North Houston Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 185enrollment
  • $23,527net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Chester

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Lee College
L
Baytown, TX

Lee College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,807enrollment
  • $8,284net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Chester

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Panola College
P
Carthage, TX

Panola College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,386enrollment
  • $6,846net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Chester

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North American College
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Houston, TX
 

North American College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 827enrollment
  • $13,978net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

86 miles from Chester

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Culinary Institute Inc
C
Houston, TX
 

Culinary Institute Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 343enrollment
  • $31,817net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Chester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Angelina College and is 26.5 miles from Chester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Angelina College are $3,390 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Angelina 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.