Colleges Near Thornton

Colleges and universities near me in the Thornton, Texas area

There are 44 colleges within 100 miles of Thornton enrolling a total of 429,798 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 526, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Thornton. The nearest college is Baylor University in Waco at a distance of 33.5 miles from Thornton. Driving time to these schools from Thornton should be less than 2 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 Thornton.
Thornton, TX within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lon Morris College
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Jacksonville, Texas
 

Lon Morris College

Private 2 Year

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  • 552enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Thornton

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Northwood University Texas
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Cedar Hill, TX
 

Northwood University Texas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 255enrollment
  • $14,456net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Thornton

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Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary
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Jacksonville, TX
 

Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 104enrollment
  • -net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 25

87 miles from Thornton

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Blinn College
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Brenham, TX

Blinn College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 17,909enrollment
  • $14,290net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Thornton

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Paul Quinn College
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HBCU
Dallas, TX

Paul Quinn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 938enrollment
  • $8,994net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 855-1015SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
  • 2.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

88 miles from Thornton

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University of North Texas at Dallas
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Dallas, Texas

University of North Texas at Dallas

Public 4 Year

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  • 3,685enrollment
  • $10,351net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 775-886SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 6

87 miles from Thornton

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Dallas Baptist University
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Dallas, TX

Dallas Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 4,348enrollment
  • $27,607net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

92 miles from Thornton

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Mountain View College
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Dallas, TX
 

Mountain View College

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,619enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Thornton

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Southwestern Christian College
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HBCU
Terrell, TX
 

Southwestern Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 88enrollment
  • $7,970net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

93 miles from Thornton

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Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
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Dallas, TX
 

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 776enrollment
  • $16,269net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Thornton

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National American University Austin
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Austin, TX
 

National American University Austin

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Thornton

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Dallas College
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Dallas, TX

Dallas College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 64,156enrollment
  • $2,743net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Thornton

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Arlington Baptist College
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Arlington, TX
 

Arlington Baptist College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 218enrollment
  • $19,990net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Thornton

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Eastfield College
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Mesquite, TX
 

Eastfield College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 16,769enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Thornton

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KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts
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Dallas, TX
 

KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 102enrollment
  • $24,269net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Thornton

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Wade College
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Dallas, TX
 

Wade College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 157enrollment
  • $17,859net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Thornton

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Prairie View A & M University
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HBCU
Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,056enrollment
  • $12,875net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

97 miles from Thornton

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The University of Texas at Arlington
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Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 43,946enrollment
  • $14,262net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.43Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

96 miles from Thornton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Texas State Technical College Waco and is 33.9 miles from Thornton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Texas State Technical College Waco are $3,342 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Texas State Technical College Waco 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.