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64 Texas Institutions, One Directory

Every record below carries real planning data — admissions ranges, costs, and program outcomes — with a per-record data source and verification date. Filter by pathway, search by name, city, or program, and sort by what matters most to your plan.

32 Universities8 Community Colleges14 Nursing Schools10 Trade Schools

Showing 8 of 64 Texas institutions

Austin Community College

Austin, TX (11 campuses) · Community College · Public

100% accept

Large community college system serving the Austin metro area. Strong transfer programs to UT Austin and other universities.

Cost (In-State)
$2,550/semester (in-district)
Avg Financial Aid
$5,500/year
Students
41,000
Website

Blinn College

Brenham/Bryan, TX · Community College · Public

100% accept

One of the oldest community colleges in Texas, known for TAMU transfer partnerships and strong nursing programs.

Cost (In-State)
$2,520/semester (in-district)
Avg Financial Aid
$5,000/year
Students
21,000
Website

Collin College

McKinney, TX (multiple campuses) · Community College · Public

100% accept

Rapidly growing community college in the north DFW suburbs with strong nursing and technical programs.

Cost (In-State)
$1,656/semester (in-district)
Avg Financial Aid
$4,500/year
Students
58,000
Website

Dallas College

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (7 campuses) · Community College · Public

100% accept

Consolidated community college system serving the DFW metro area with 7 campuses and extensive workforce programs.

Cost (In-State)
$1,770/semester (in-district)
Avg Financial Aid
$4,800/year
Students
70,000
Website

Houston Community College

Houston, TX (multiple campuses) · Community College · Public

100% accept

One of the largest community college systems in the nation serving the greater Houston area.

Cost (In-State)
$2,048/semester (in-district)
Avg Financial Aid
$5,000/year
Students
56,000
Website

Lone Star College

Houston, TX (6 campuses) · Community College · Public

100% accept

Large community college system serving north Harris County and Montgomery County in the Houston area.

Cost (In-State)
$2,016/semester (in-district)
Avg Financial Aid
$5,200/year
Students
80,000
Website

San Jacinto College

Pasadena/Houston, TX (3 campuses) · Community College · Public

100% accept

Community college serving east Harris County, known for strong petrochemical, maritime, and health programs.

Cost (In-State)
$2,370/semester (in-district)
Avg Financial Aid
$5,000/year
Students
45,000
Website

Tarrant County College

Fort Worth, TX (6 campuses) · Community College · Public

100% accept

Major community college system serving Tarrant County with comprehensive academic and workforce programs.

Cost (In-State)
$1,800/semester (in-district)
Avg Financial Aid
$4,600/year
Students
48,000
Website

Figures shown (GPA, SAT/ACT ranges, costs, acceptance rates, NCLEX pass rates, and placement rates) are estimates from the sources listed on each record and change annually. They are provided for planning only — always verify current requirements, costs, and deadlines directly with each institution.

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