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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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

89 miles from Waco

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Criswell College
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Dallas, TX
 

Criswell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 163enrollment
  • $13,652net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Waco

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University of Dallas
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Irving, TX

University of Dallas

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,328enrollment
  • $27,250net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1400SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

90 miles from Waco

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Trinity Valley Community College
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Athens, TX
 

Trinity Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,362enrollment
  • $6,595net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Waco

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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

89 miles from Waco

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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

92 miles from Waco

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North Lake College
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Irving, TX
 

North Lake College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,512enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Waco

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Southern Methodist University
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Dallas, TX

Southern Methodist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Texas

  • 12,053enrollment
  • $45,094net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

92 miles from Waco

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Virginia College Austin
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Austin, TX
 

Virginia College Austin

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 511enrollment
  • $27,719net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Waco

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Parker University
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Dallas, TX
 

Parker University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,063enrollment
  • $24,116net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Waco

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The University of Texas at Austin
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Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in America

  • 52,384enrollment
  • $17,434net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1500SAT range
  • 26-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

94 miles from Waco

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Amberton University
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Garland, Texas
 

Amberton University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 909enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Waco

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Remington College Dallas Campus
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Garland, TX
 

Remington College Dallas Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 302enrollment
  • $24,572net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Waco

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Dallas Christian College
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Dallas, TX

Dallas Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 247enrollment
  • $22,631net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 793-1077SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

95 miles from Waco

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DeVry University Texas
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Irving, Texas
 

DeVry University Texas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,374enrollment
  • -net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Waco

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Huston Tillotson University
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HBCU
Austin, TX

Huston Tillotson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,025enrollment
  • $21,069net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 840-1000SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.92Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

95 miles from Waco

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Brookhaven College
B
Farmers Branch, TX
 

Brookhaven College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13,726enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Waco

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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

97 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.