Colleges Near Merkel

Colleges and universities near me in the Merkel, Texas area

There are 78 colleges within 200 miles of Merkel enrolling a total of 594,920 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 2,590, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Merkel. The nearest college is Hardin Simmons University in Abilene at a distance of 16.2 miles from Merkel. Driving time to these schools from Merkel should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Southern Methodist University in Dallas which is ranked #67 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Dallas College enrolling 64,156 students. In terms of affordability, New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,440 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 Merkel.


78 results

Hardin Simmons University
H
Abilene, TX

Hardin Simmons University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,765enrollment
  • $22,636net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1198SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

16 miles from Merkel

McMurry University
M
Abilene, TX

McMurry University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,237enrollment
  • $18,757net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

15 miles from Merkel

Abilene Christian University
A
Abilene, TX

Abilene Christian University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 5,079enrollment
  • $28,978net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

18 miles from Merkel

Texas State Technical College West Texas
T
Sweetwater, Texas
 

Texas State Technical College West Texas

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,036enrollment
  • $17,190net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Merkel

Western Texas College
W
Snyder, TX
 

Western Texas College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,392enrollment
  • $5,816net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Merkel

Cisco College
C
Cisco, TX

Cisco College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,877enrollment
  • $8,544net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Merkel

Angelo State University
A
San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#22 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 10,599enrollment
  • $12,838net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 910-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

76 miles from Merkel

Ranger College
R
Ranger, TX

Ranger College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,297enrollment
  • $4,919net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Merkel

Howard Payne University
H
Brownwood, TX

Howard Payne University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 838enrollment
  • $24,117net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 920-1130SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

79 miles from Merkel

Howard College
H
Big Spring, TX

Howard College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,264enrollment
  • $8,063net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Merkel

Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf
S
Big Spring, TX
 

Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 54enrollment
  • $6,028net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Merkel

Tarleton State University
T
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#17 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 14,092enrollment
  • $13,755net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

106 miles from Merkel

Vernon College
V
Vernon, TX
 

Vernon College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,249enrollment
  • $7,133net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 23

123 miles from Merkel

Midland College
M
Midland, TX

Midland College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,404enrollment
  • $6,906net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

126 miles from Merkel

Midwestern State University
M
Wichita Falls, TX

Midwestern State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,784enrollment
  • $11,361net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

130 miles from Merkel

Weatherford College
W
Weatherford, TX

Weatherford College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,445enrollment
  • $9,352net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

130 miles from Merkel

Texas Tech University
T
Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 40,378enrollment
  • $17,896net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.76Avg GPA

133 miles from Merkel

Lubbock Christian University
L
Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,596enrollment
  • $23,551net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

135 miles from Merkel

FAQ's

The closest community college is Texas State Technical College West Texas and is 27 miles from Merkel. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Texas State Technical College West Texas are $5,148 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Texas State Technical College West Texas 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.