Colleges Near Plains

Colleges and universities near me in the Plains, Texas area

There are 29 colleges within 200 miles of Plains enrolling a total of 139,358 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 1,481, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Plains. The nearest college is New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs at a distance of 36.3 miles from Plains. Driving time to these schools from Plains should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Abilene Christian University in Abilene which is ranked #459 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Texas Tech University enrolling 40,773 students. In terms of affordability, Amarillo College in Amarillo offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,128 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 Plains.
Plains, TX within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

29 results

Mesalands Community College
M
Tucumcari, NM
 

Mesalands Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 482enrollment
  • $11,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

146 miles from Plains

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Texas State Technical College West Texas
T
Sweetwater, Texas
 

Texas State Technical College West Texas

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

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

146 miles from Plains

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Amarillo College
A
Amarillo, TX

Amarillo College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,215enrollment
  • $6,079net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

149 miles from Plains

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Clarendon College
C
Clarendon, TX
 

Clarendon College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,407enrollment
  • $9,476net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from Plains

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Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus
E
Ruidoso, NM
 

Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 745enrollment
  • $6,557net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from Plains

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New Mexico State University Alamogordo
N
Alamogordo, NM
 

New Mexico State University Alamogordo

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,088enrollment
  • $7,038net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

180 miles from Plains

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Angelo State University
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San Angelo, TX

Angelo State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#22 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 11,250enrollment
  • $12,518net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 920-1140SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

183 miles from Plains

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Hardin Simmons University
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Abilene, TX

Hardin Simmons University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,655enrollment
  • $21,321net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 968-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

186 miles from Plains

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McMurry University
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Abilene, TX

McMurry University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,549enrollment
  • $20,817net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1170SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

186 miles from Plains

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Abilene Christian University
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Abilene, TX

Abilene Christian University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 5,114enrollment
  • $28,311net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1290SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

188 miles from Plains

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Frank Phillips College
F
Borger, TX

Frank Phillips College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,748enrollment
  • $12,303net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 25

189 miles from Plains

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FAQ's

The closest community college is New Mexico Junior College and is 36.3 miles from Plains. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at New Mexico Junior College are $1,920 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

New Mexico 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.