Colleges Near Matagorda

Colleges and universities near me in the Matagorda, Texas area

There are 30 colleges within 100 miles of Matagorda enrolling a total of 232,283 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 503, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Matagorda. The nearest college is Brazosport College in Lake Jackson at a distance of 41.6 miles from Matagorda. Driving time to these schools from Matagorda 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 Houston Community College enrolling 49,749 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 Matagorda.


30 results

Brazosport College
B
Lake Jackson, TX

Brazosport College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,100enrollment
  • $5,659net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

42 miles from Matagorda

Wharton County Junior College
W
Wharton, TX
 

Wharton County Junior College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,687enrollment
  • $4,095net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 14

44 miles from Matagorda

University of Houston Victoria
H
Victoria, TX

University of Houston Victoria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,784enrollment
  • $9,912net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 993-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Matagorda

Victoria College
V
Victoria, TX
 

Victoria College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,214enrollment
  • $4,999net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 19

62 miles from Matagorda

Alvin Community College
A
Alvin, TX

Alvin Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,830enrollment
  • $5,121net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Matagorda

Houston Baptist University
H
Houston, TX

Houston Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 4,189enrollment
  • $20,530net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

74 miles from Matagorda

College of the Mainland
M
Texas City, TX
 

College of the Mainland

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,961enrollment
  • $3,442net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Matagorda

Remington College Houston Campus
R
Houston, TX
 

Remington College Houston Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 80enrollment
  • $19,564net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Matagorda

College of Biblical Studies Houston
B
Houston, TX
 

College of Biblical Studies Houston

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 482enrollment
  • $14,684net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Matagorda

American InterContinental University Houston
A
Houston, TX
 

American InterContinental University Houston

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 163enrollment
  • $18,558net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Matagorda

Remington College Houston Southeast Campus
R
Webster, TX
 

Remington College Houston Southeast Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 65enrollment
  • $20,393net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Matagorda

Vet Tech Institute of Houston
V
Houston, TX
 

Vet Tech Institute of Houston

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 190enrollment
  • $14,793net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Matagorda

Rice University
R
Houston, TX

Rice University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Colleges in America

  • 8,556enrollment
  • $20,587net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1570SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

78 miles from Matagorda

University of Phoenix Houston Campus
P
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

79 miles from Matagorda

Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,469enrollment
  • $15,021net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 800-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

80 miles from Matagorda

Galveston College
G
Galveston, TX

Galveston College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,119enrollment
  • $8,085net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Matagorda

University of Houston Clear Lake
H
Houston, TX
 

University of Houston Clear Lake

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,211enrollment
  • $10,488net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

81 miles from Matagorda

Houston Community College
H
Houston, TX

Houston Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 49,749enrollment
  • $6,033net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

80 miles from Matagorda

FAQ's

The closest community college is Wharton County Junior College and is 44 miles from Matagorda. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Wharton County Junior College are $4,320 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Wharton County Junior 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.