Colleges Near Prairie View

Colleges and universities near me in the Prairie View, Texas area

There 22 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 311,083 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 5,576, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Prairie View. Driving time to these schools from Prairie View should be less than 1 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, Houston Community College in Houston offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,904 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 Prairie View.
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Rice University
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Houston, TX

Rice University

Private 4 Year

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#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

43 miles from Prairie View

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University of St Thomas
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Houston, TX

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

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#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

43 miles from Prairie View

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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

46 miles from Prairie View

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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

45 miles from Prairie View

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Blinn College and is 25.5 miles from Prairie View. 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.