Collin County Community College District Photo - The rotunda of the Central Park Campus library in McKinney.

Best Texas Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 156 community colleges serving 1,138,567 students in Texas (86 public colleges and 70 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Texas is approximately $3,764 per year for in-state students and $6,054 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,275 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Fortis Institute, Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie, and Southern Careers Institute-Pharr.
The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 74%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 23:1.

Top Ranked Texas Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Fortis Institute
Private for-profit
450 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 200
Houston, TX 77060
(713) 332-0062
| 300 students
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
Private for-profit
2915 Alouette Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 660-5701
| 1,945 students
1500 N. Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(512) 437-7500
| 991 students
Arlington Career Institute
Private for-profit
901 Ave K
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 647-1607
| 343 students
2101 Waterview Pkwy
Richardson, TX 75080
(312) 329-6600
| 103 students
College of Health Care Professions
Private for-profit
2616 S. Loop West Suite 201
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 664-5300
| 259 students
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Private for-profit
6330 E. Highway 290 Suite 180
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
| 688 students
4248 North Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 632-5900
| 784 students
1917 W. Nolana Ave Suite 100
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 800-1500
| 609 students
12230 Northwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 425-3100
| 3,794 students
1964 SW Military Drive
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 957-3826
| 409 students
415 Barren Springs Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 873-0262
| 409 students
Concorde Career College-Dallas
Private for-profit
12606 Greenville Ave Ste 130
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 221-3400
| 650 students
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service Photo - Lovely Campus
Private not-for-profit
3909 S Buckner Blvd
Dallas, TX 75227
(214) 388-5466
| 959 students
Fortis College
Private for-profit
1201 West Oaks Mall
Houston, TX 77082
(713) 266-6594
| 327 students
Hallmark University
Hallmark University Photo - Hallmark University, a nonprofit college located in San Antonio, TX
Private not-for-profit
9855 Westover Hills Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 690-9000
| 1,212 students
Lamson Institute
Private for-profit
5819 NW Loop 410-Ste 160
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 520-1800
| 409 students
Pima Medical Institute-Houston
Private for-profit
11125 Equity Drive, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 778-0778
| 922 students
Rio Grande Valley College
Private for-profit
5419 North Cage Boulevard
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-6800
| 610 students
13735 beamer rd
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 484-1900
| 0 students
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
Private for-profit
1911 Antoine Drive
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 683-3817
| 110 students
Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville
Private for-profit
935 N. Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 437-7500
| 1,074 students
Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi
Private for-profit
2422 Airline Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(512) 437-7500
| 795 students
1122 Morgan Boulevard
Harlingen, TX 78550
(512) 437-7500
| 890 students
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
Private for-profit
238 SW Military Drive, Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78221
(512) 437-7500
| 882 students
6963 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78238
(512) 437-7500
| 1,396 students
Texas Healthtech Institute
Texas Healthtech Institute Photo
Private, for profit
9615 College Street
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 866-0555
| 180 students
Trinity University
Private not-for-profit
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 999-7011
| 2,704 students
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
Private for-profit
721 Lock Haven Dr.
Houston, TX 77073
(800) 510-5072
| 2,592 students
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
Private for-profit
301 West Howard Lane
Austin, TX 78753
(737) 284-3100
| 0 students
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
Private for-profit
4669 Southwest Fwy Ste 100
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 629-1500
| 360 students
Victoria College
Public
2200 E Red River
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 573-3291
| 3,064 students
Vista College-Online
Public
300 N. Coit Rd, Suite 300
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 733-3431
| 574 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
| 2,036 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
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Community Colleges in Texas (Closed)

School
Location
Students
9700 Bissonnet St-Ste 1400
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 772-4200
| 746 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
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
3110 Esperanza Crossing, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78758
(888) 553-2433
| 643 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

Overview

This State (TX)
Total Faculty
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8

Student Body

Total Enrollment
4,931 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
# Full-Time Students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
6%
% Hispanic
46%
% Black
13%
% White
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$3,764
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,054
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,275
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
84%
SAT Total Avg.
n/a
SAT Reading
609
SAT Math
578
SAT Writing
603

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Texas?
There are 156 community colleges serving 1,138,567 students in Texas.
How much do community colleges cost in Texas?
The average tuition for community colleges in Texas is approximately $3,764 per year for in-state students and $6,054 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,275.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Texas?
What is community college acceptance rate in Texas?
The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Texas?
Community colleges in Texas have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Texas?
Community colleges in Texas have approximately 74% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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