The Best Houston Four Year Colleges

Houston, Texas area Colleges

There are 12 ranked four year colleges within the Houston city limits and 15 four year colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 112,124 students. If you're looking for a large school, University of Houston enrolls the most students with 611 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Texas A&M University Galveston offers the lowest tuition for four year colleges in the Houston area at $4,516 per year.

The top rated four year college in the area is Rice University which is ranked #9 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

The Houston area is home to popular nationally ranked four year institutions like Rice University, University of Houston and University of St Thomas.
Houston, TX within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year

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Rice University
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Houston, TX

Rice University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Colleges in America

  • 8,672enrollment
  • $19,902net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

5 miles from Houston

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University of Houston
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Houston, TX

University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 46,700enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

5 miles from Houston

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University of St Thomas
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Houston, TX

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,588enrollment
  • $19,207net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

3 miles from Houston

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Houston Baptist University
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Houston, TX

Houston Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 4,257enrollment
  • $19,515net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1230SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

10 miles from Houston

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University of Houston Downtown
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Houston, TX

University of Houston Downtown

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 14,208enrollment
  • $14,911net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 960-1100SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

2 miles from Houston

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Prairie View A & M University
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Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,056enrollment
  • $12,875net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

42 miles from Houston

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Texas Southern University
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Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,632enrollment
  • $11,826net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

4 miles from Houston

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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

22 miles from Houston

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Texas A&M University Galveston
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Galveston, Texas

Texas A&M University Galveston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,034enrollment
  • -net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1270SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.44Estimated Avg GPA

47 miles from Houston

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College of Biblical Studies Houston
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Houston, TX
 

College of Biblical Studies Houston

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 205enrollment
  • $15,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Houston

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University of Phoenix Houston Campus
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Houston, Texas
 

University of Phoenix Houston Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,434enrollment
  • $18,897net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Houston

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American InterContinental University Houston
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Houston, TX
 

American InterContinental University Houston

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 171enrollment
  • $16,305net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from Houston

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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

12 miles from Houston

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Texas
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Houston, TX
 

Chamberlain College of Nursing Texas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,167enrollment
  • $31,032net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

11 miles from Houston

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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

30 miles from Houston

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