Colleges in Fort Worth

Colleges in Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas, is the fifth-largest city in the state. Founded in 1849, the city began as an army outpost and now is populated by three quarters of a million people, a number of world-class museums, and several university communities.

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is the oldest institution of higher education in Fort Worth. The private, Christian-based university follows a classical liberal arts curriculum in its eight colleges and schools that offer degrees ranging from bachelor’s to doctoral. Associated with TCU is the Brite Divinity School, a seminary that offers several theological degrees. Another option is twenty minutes outside of Fort Worth: University of Texas in Arlington, a public research institution that serves more than 40,000 students.

Texas Wesleyan University, founded in 1890, is a private liberal arts institution associated with the United Methodist Church. Fort Worth also hosts the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, one of the largest seminaries in the world which offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, primarily in theology.

Serving Tarrant County, which includes Fort Worth, is the Tarrant County College. Offering four types of associate degrees in 24 subject areas, TCC has five physical campuses and a distance learning option. When it comes to vocational or trade schools, Fort Worth has the Culinary School of Fort Worth with a Professional Culinary Program, as well as Epic Helicopters, which offers flight instruction in the region.

In the Cultural District, The University of North Texas Health Sciences Center is a graduate school with five colleges that offer a variety of degrees in health-related areas. The other graduate school in the city is the Texas A&M University School of Law, an ABA-accredited law school that confers Juris Doctor degrees, as well as two master’s degrees.

Automotive vehicles are the primary mode of transport around Fort Worth, although the city does maintain bus transportation and interurban train service. The city is served by the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

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At Texas Christian University you'll find more than 100 areas of study at a Top 100 National Institution. Professors who are among the finest minds in their fields. A vibrant, active campus life where Horned Frogs cheer on comrades in Big 12...

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The professors here take their jobs very seriously, and most, if not all, are always willing to help you out. They're easy to approach if you have questions or concerns, and teach their classes so that you will actually learn something. There is a...

” – Lauren from Baytown, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington is a world-class university of established excellence providing the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in a globally competitive world. Here, it’s students first, excellence always. Classified as a Carnegie R...

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UTA has one of the best Nursing programs in the state of Texas and the nation as well.

” – Allison from Burleson, TX

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The University of Dallas is a small, private Catholic institution based in Irving, Texas. The school offers programs in business, liberal arts, and ministry. A majority (approximately 80%) of students participate in the Rome study abroad programs. It...

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This University is definitely a challenge. You will learn to make connections between two or more subjects you're studying simultaneously, and can therefore more easily apply your knowledge to everyday life and your future career...UD is big on the...

” – Amanda from Clint, TX

Dallas Baptist University is a private Christian institution that features a “Christ-centered,” liberal arts curriculum with “selective” admissions. DBU operates three campuses around Texas in Dallas, Hurst, and Plano. A majority of students choose...

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Looks like a great place to be, and is perfect for pursuing my call to Ministry.

” – David from Center, TX

Calling Forth Worth, TX, home, Texas Wesleyan University is a 4-year institution founded in 1890 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university features 31 undergraduate majors and confers 7 types of degrees, bringing their “Smaller...

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The classes are small so that is very benifical, the faculty are nice and treat you like family. You will learn a ton if you apply your self.

” – Garry from Waunakee, WI

Weatherford College is a public, 2-year institution primarily located in Parker County, Texas. Along with WC’s main campus, the college maintains satellite campuses in Wise County, Mineral Wells, and Granbury. Students enrolling in courses at WC can...

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I recommend Weatherford College! I am from a small town of about 3,000 people and I was scared to go to college because I have never been in a big school. College just sounded big. I looked at many colleges and they were all so big. This college was...

” – Modely from Olney, TX

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a educational medical institution established in the city of Dallas. The university’s expansive campus includes three different schools and four hospital facilities. UT Southwestern is home to...

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Featuring an educational model that combines traditional classroom approaches with hands-on ministry in area churches, The King’s University is an evangelical institution with a main campus in the northern Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Affiliated with...

Southwestern Adventist University is a private, 4-year institution established in Keene, Texas. The college offers a significant number of bachelor programs, as well as many pre-professional programs, some of which can be completed entirely online...

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Great Staff, very friendly and helpful. Campus is open area some trees, but I feel safe. Good Christian environment.

” – Zachariah from Joshua, TX

Tarrant County College District is a public, 2-year community college operating five campuses around the Tarrant County district as well as a virtual campus called TCC connect. All have open admission policies. The college confers associate degrees...

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Although Tarrant County College is just a community college it offers classes that have a more rigorous course load like that of one in a major university. I am glad I came to this school before transferring out to a larger university because I feel...

” – Devin from Keller, TX

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Based upon the principles of the Restoration Movement of the Christian church, Dallas Christian College is a 4-year institution featuring a curriculum centered around Biblical values. All DCC faculty are required to affirm the school’s Statement of...

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The best bible college that l would find here in Dallas. The vice president is so awesome! They care about you and they care about your spiritual life.

” – Chabriel from Dallas, TX

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is a public institution established in Bryan, Texas. The college maintains five centers throughout the state in Bryan, College Station, Dallas, Houston, Kingsville, and Round Rock. The university offers...

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Parker University is a private, 4-year health education institution established in Dallas, Texas. The college offers academic programs in the Health Sciences that award both certificates and degrees ranging from associate to doctoral-level. Students...

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Featuring the second highest number of primary physician grads in America, the University of North Texas Health Science Center is a graduate school of health science in Fort Worth. For over 15 years, US News & World Report has listed UNT Health...

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Arlington Baptist University is a private, Christ-centered institution located in the state of Texas. ABC is home to the World Baptist Fellowship, and thusly offers a number of degrees in biblical subjects. Residential students and students with...

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Established in 1987, Messenger College is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Euless, Texas. MC offers a certificate, associate’s degree, and bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Counseling, each of...

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Established in 1914, Brite Divinity School is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. As a branch institution of Texas Christian University, Brite offers seven certificate programs, three doctoral degree programs, and...

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Remington College Fort Worth is a technical and vocational school and a DFW Metroplex-based campus of the Remington system. Remington Fort Worth confers associate degrees in seven career-centered fields of study and is home to nine diploma-granting...