Colleges Near Rising Star

Colleges and universities near me in the Rising Star, Texas area

There are 105 colleges within 200 miles of Rising Star enrolling a total of 969,204 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 835, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rising Star. The nearest college is Cisco College in Cisco at a distance of 21 miles from Rising Star. Driving time to these schools from Rising Star 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 Texas A&M University College Station enrolling 74,014 students. In terms of affordability, Trinity Valley Community College in Athens offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,170 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 Rising Star.
Rising Star, TX within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Cisco College
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Cisco, TX

Cisco College

Public 2 Year

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

21 miles from Rising Star

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Howard Payne University
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Brownwood, TX

Howard Payne University

Private 4 Year

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

26 miles from Rising Star

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Ranger College
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Ranger, TX

Ranger College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

31 miles from Rising Star

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Tarleton State University
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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

44 miles from Rising Star

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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

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

Applications Due Feb 15

50 miles from Rising Star

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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

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

52 miles from Rising Star

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McMurry University
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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

51 miles from Rising Star

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Weatherford College
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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

82 miles from Rising Star

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Texas State Technical College West Texas
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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

92 miles from Rising Star

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Central Texas College
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Killeen, TX
 

Central Texas College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,326enrollment
  • $4,693net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Rising Star

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Southwestern Adventist University
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Keene, TX
 

Southwestern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

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  • 793enrollment
  • $20,028net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 900-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

98 miles from Rising Star

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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

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

99 miles from Rising Star

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Texas A&M University Central Texas
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Killeen, TX

Texas A&M University Central Texas

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,198enrollment
  • $5,465net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

101 miles from Rising Star

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Texas Christian University
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Fort Worth, TX

Texas Christian University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 12,273enrollment
  • $44,190net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

103 miles from Rising Star

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The College of Saint Thomas More
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Fort Worth, Texas
 

The College of Saint Thomas More

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

103 miles from Rising Star

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Tarrant County College District
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Fort Worth, TX

Tarrant County College District

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 40,131enrollment
  • $6,256net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

106 miles from Rising Star

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Texas Wesleyan University
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Fort Worth, TX

Texas Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,578enrollment
  • $15,652net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

108 miles from Rising Star

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Hill College
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Hillsboro, TX

Hill College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,689enrollment
  • $8,866net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

110 miles from Rising Star

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Cisco College and is 21 miles from Rising Star. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Cisco College are $4,110 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Cisco 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.