Colleges Near Rochester

Colleges and universities near me in the Rochester, Texas area

There are 87 colleges within 200 miles of Rochester enrolling a total of 679,171 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 324, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rochester. The nearest college is Abilene Christian University in Abilene at a distance of 59 miles from Rochester. Driving time to these schools from Rochester 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, 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 Rochester.


87 results

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

59 miles from Rochester

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

58 miles from Rochester

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

61 miles from Rochester

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

66 miles from Rochester

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

69 miles from Rochester

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

75 miles from Rochester

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

81 miles from Rochester

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

86 miles from Rochester

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

90 miles from Rochester

Western Oklahoma State College
W
Altus, OK
 

Western Oklahoma State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,338enrollment
  • $7,981net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

98 miles from Rochester

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

118 miles from Rochester

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

118 miles from Rochester

Cameron University
C
Lawton, OK
 

Cameron University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,418enrollment
  • $9,674net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

121 miles from Rochester

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

122 miles from Rochester

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

121 miles from Rochester

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

122 miles from Rochester

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

122 miles from Rochester

Wayland Baptist University
W
Plainview, TX

Wayland Baptist University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,978enrollment
  • $22,663net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

123 miles from Rochester

FAQ's

The closest community college is Vernon College and is 66.1 miles from Rochester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Vernon College are $4,080 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Vernon 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.