Colleges Near Waco

Colleges and universities near me in the Waco, Texas area

There are 4 colleges in Waco and 57 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 550,059 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 124,805, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Waco. Driving time to these schools from Waco 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 Waco.
Waco, TX within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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McLennan Community College
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Waco, TX
 

McLennan Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,942enrollment
  • $6,362net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

2 miles from Waco

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Baylor University
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Waco, TX

Baylor University

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 20,709enrollment
  • $45,988net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1410SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

4 miles from Waco

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Texas State Technical College Waco
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Waco, Texas

Texas State Technical College Waco

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,090enrollment
  • $7,438net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Waco

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Texas State Technical College
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Waco, TX
 

Texas State Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10,601enrollment
  • $17,306net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

8 miles from Waco

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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

32 miles from Waco

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Temple College
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Temple, TX

Temple College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,602enrollment
  • $6,975net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Waco

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University of Mary Hardin Baylor
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Belton, TX

University of Mary Hardin Baylor

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,575enrollment
  • $31,197net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

38 miles from Waco

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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

48 miles from Waco

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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

49 miles from Waco

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Navarro College
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Corsicana, TX

Navarro College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 6,277enrollment
  • $10,124net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Waco

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Southwestern Adventist University
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Keene, TX
 

Southwestern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

Applications Due Aug 1

58 miles from Waco

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University
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Waxahachie, TX

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,794enrollment
  • $19,217net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 926-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

62 miles from Waco

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Southwestern University
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Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,483enrollment
  • $31,014net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1355SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

70 miles from Waco

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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

73 miles from Waco

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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

76 miles from Waco

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Cedar Valley College
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Lancaster, TX
 

Cedar Valley College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,030enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Waco

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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

80 miles from Waco

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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

80 miles from Waco

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FAQ's

The closest community college is McLennan Community College and is 2.2 miles from Waco. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at McLennan Community College are $3,660 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

McLennan Community 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.