Western Technical College Photo - The Northeast (branch) Campus is housed in a 48,000 square ft. facility on five acres. The branch campus houses the following programs: Aerospace and Defense Technology, Bachelor in Nursing, Bachelor in Business Administration, Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Systems and Security, Master of Business Administration, Medical Billing & Coding, and Physical Therapist Assistant. The Diana campus also features, a Learning Resource

Best Texas Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 148 community colleges serving 827,724 students in Texas (77 public colleges and 71 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Texas is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Western Technical College, Austin Community College District, and Brookhaven College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 94%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(TX) School Average
American Indian
4%
Asian
12%
Hispanic
9%
Black
40%
White
6%
Hawaiian
24%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
3%
Texas All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Texas Community Colleges (2024-25)

College
Location
Students
Western Technical College
Western Technical College Photo - The East (main) Campus is housed in a 150,000 square ft. facility on 13 acres. The facility comfortably accommodates classrooms and shops for the following programs: Advanced Welding, Automotive Technology, Bachelor in Business Administration, Diesel Mechanics, Commercial Driver Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Refrigeration/HVAC Technology. Our main campus also features a Learning Resource Center, student computer labs, restaurant and a Matco Tool store.
Private for-profit
9624 Plaza Circle
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
| 1,303 students
3101 Highland Campus Dr.
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7300
| 34,922 students
Brookhaven College
Public
3939 Valley View Ln
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
(972) 860-4700
| 13,718 students
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
Center for Advanced Legal Studies Photo - Center for Advanced Legal Studies, Houston, Texas.
Private for-profit
800 W Sam Houston Parkway S, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 529-2778
| 263 students
2101 Waterview Pkwy
Richardson, TX 75080
(312) 329-6600
| 103 students
College of the Mainland
Public
1200 Amburn Road
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 938-1211
| 4,133 students
3452 Spur 399
McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 881-5790
| 33,686 students
Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health
Private not-for-profit
1919 Frankford Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79407
(806) 725-8900
| 377 students
Del Mar College
Public
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-1200
| 10,395 students
Eastfield College
Public
3737 Motley Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 860-7100
| 16,505 students
Galveston College
Public
4015 Ave Q
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 944-1220
| 1,870 students
Grayson College
Public
6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 415-2592
| 3,792 students
Hallmark University
Hallmark University Photo - Hallmark University, a nonprofit college located in San Antonio, TX
Private not-for-profit
10401 IH 10 W
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 690-9000
| 923 students
2600 Stemmons Fwy Ste 117
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 638-0484
| 117 students
Laredo College
Public
West End Washington St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 721-5140
| 9,984 students
Lone Star College System
Public
5000 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(832) 813-6500
| 68,653 students
Mountain View College
Public
4849 West Illinois Ave.
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-8680
| 12,210 students
North Lake College
Public
5001 North MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 273-3000
| 11,310 students
Odessa College
Public
201 W University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 335-6400
| 7,947 students
Richland College
Richland College Photo
Public
12800 Abrams Rd.
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 238-6100
| 20,548 students
San Jacinto Community College
Public
8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 998-6150
| 31,577 students
Trinity University
Private not-for-profit
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 999-7011
| 2,704 students
100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-6200
| 5,461 students
Victoria College
Public
2200 E Red River
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 573-3291
| 3,064 students
Vista College
Private for-profit
6101 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-8031
| 2,945 students
Vista College-Online
Public
300 N. Coit Rd, Suite 300
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 733-3431
| 574 students
Weatherford College
Public
225 College Park Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086
(800) 287-5471
| 5,421 students
Western Technical College
Western Technical College Photo - The Northeast (branch) Campus is housed in a 48,000 square ft. facility on five acres. The branch campus houses the following programs: Aerospace and Defense Technology, Bachelor in Nursing, Bachelor in Business Administration, Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Systems and Security, Master of Business Administration, Medical Billing & Coding, and Physical Therapist Assistant. The Diana campus also features, a Learning Resource
Public
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 566-9621
| 547 students
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 485-8000
| 0 students
Altierus Career College-Bissonnet
Private not-for-profit
9700 Bissonnet St-Ste 1400
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 772-4200
| 746 students
Alvin Community College
Alvin Community College Photo - In June 2009, ACC opened its new Enrollment Services Center with the purpose of making the admissions process easier for students. The new ESC provides a wide range of services, including registration, admissions, financial aid, course additions and withdrawals, data requests and changes, transcript requests, graduation applications, Business Office transactions and more, to credit and continuing education students in one location.
Public
3110 Mustang Rd
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 756-3500
| 4,973 students
Amarillo College
Public
2011 S. Washington
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5000
| 9,179 students
American InterContinental University-Houston
Private for-profit
9999 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77042
(832) 201-3600
| 195 students
Angelina College
Public
3500 South First
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-1301
| 4,272 students
Arlington Career Institute
Private for-profit
901 Ave K
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 647-1607
| 343 students
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Community Colleges in Texas (Closed)

School
Location
Students
2007 34th St
Lubbock, TX 79411
(806) 747-4339
| 135 students
3210 Dyer
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 351-8100
| 4,701 students
2101 I H 35 South Ste 300
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-9415
| 177 students
4522 Fredericksburg RD Suite A-18
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 732-3000
| 1,208 students
1156 Barranca
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 859-0422
| 19 students
1155 N Zaragosa Rd Suite 100
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 842-0422
| 138 students
551 Ryan Plaza Dr
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 794-5100
| 595 students
6330 Highway 290 East, Ste 150
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 467-6800
| 438 students
15651 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 873-0512
| 645 students
2950 S Gessner
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 952-2294
| 615 students
2101 Waterview Pky
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 690-9100
| 708 students
5700 Northwest Pky
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 694-4612
| 502 students
1001 Magnolia Ave
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 316-4700
| 378 students
1421 Ninth Street
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 765-7051
| 314 students
800 College Ave
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-4000
| 552 students
1250 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 150
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 459-8490
| 490 students
9999 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 779-1110
| 671 students
4511 Horizon Hill Boulevard, Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 246-7700
| 208 students
4511 Horizon Hill Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 530-9449
| 418 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Texas?
There are 148 community colleges serving 827,724 students in Texas.
How much do community colleges cost in Texas?
The average tuition for community colleges in Texas is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Texas?
The top-ranked community colleges in Texas include Western Technical College, Austin Community College District, and Brookhaven College.
What is community college acceptance rate in Texas?
The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Texas?
Community colleges in Texas have a diversity score of 0.75, which is equal to the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Texas?
Community colleges in Texas have approximately 94% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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