Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Texas area

There are 44 colleges within 100 miles of Columbus enrolling a total of 541,604 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 3,655, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. The nearest college is Blinn College in Brenham at a distance of 32.8 miles from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus 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 Texas A&M University College Station enrolling 74,014 students. In terms of affordability, Wharton County Junior College in Wharton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $768 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 Columbus.
Columbus, TX within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Texas Lutheran University
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Seguin, TX

Texas Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,369enrollment
  • $21,442net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1220SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

86 miles from Columbus

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Remington College Houston Southeast Campus
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Webster, TX
 

Remington College Houston Southeast Campus

Private 2 Year

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  • 63enrollment
  • $28,820net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Columbus

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University of Houston Clear Lake
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Houston, TX
 

University of Houston Clear Lake

Public 4 Year

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  • 8,562enrollment
  • $17,871net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 990-1173SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

88 miles from Columbus

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Concordia University Texas
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Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,863enrollment
  • $24,761net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

91 miles from Columbus

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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

93 miles from Columbus

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Southwestern University
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Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,483enrollment
  • $31,014net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1355SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

92 miles from Columbus

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Lee College
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Baytown, TX

Lee College

Public 2 Year

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

95 miles from Columbus

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College of the Mainland
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Texas City, TX
 

College of the Mainland

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,482enrollment
  • $3,201net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Blinn College and is 32.8 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Blinn College are $4,460 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Blinn 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.