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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Richland College
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Dallas, TX

Richland College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 20,032enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Waco

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University of Phoenix Dallas Campus
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Dallas, Texas
 

University of Phoenix Dallas Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $19,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Waco

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Saint Edward's University
Connect Me
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Austin, TX

Saint Edward's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,470enrollment
  • $27,193net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.53Estimated Avg GPA

98 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.