Colleges in Texas

Colleges in Texas

The second largest state in both area and population, Texas spans through several climate zones so weather varies widely across The Lone Star State. There are six university systems, the University of Houston System, University of North Texas System, University of Texas System, Texas A&M University System, Texas State University System, and the Texas Tech University System. There are also a large number of private liberal arts colleges, theological institutions, and 9 historically black colleges and universities in Texas, to go along with the extensive community college system. Baylor University is the oldest institution in the state, whereas Rice University has the most selective admissions process. Petroleum and natural gas, farming, steel, and banking are top-ranking industries in Texas. The Alamo, Big Bend National Park, and San Antonio’s River Walk are popular attractions.
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Established in 1966, College of the Mainland is a public, 2-year institution located in Texas City. COM offers programs in university preparation and workforce training, as well as associate degrees and certificates, some of which can be completed...

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This college is a lot of help to me. It's better than a four-year university.

” – Brittany from Dickinson, TX
Galveston College

Galveston College is a public, 2-year institution located in the state of Texas. The college offers a number of Academic Transfer programs, Workforce Education programs, and Continuing Education programs for students with education interests beyond...

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A fun , hip place to learn. People are friendly and understanding as well as thoughtful. Its a great place to ease into the college life.

” – Brianna from Galveston, TX
North Central Texas College

North Central Texas College is a public, 2-year institution primarily located in Gainesville, Texas. Satellite campuses and branch locations maintained by NCTC can also be found in Bowie, Corinth, Graham, and Flower Mound. The main campus features a...

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North Central Texas College offers a variety of many courses to take.

” – Kaytlynn from Valley View, TX
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Panola College is a public, 2-year institution established in Carthage, Texas, with satellite facilities located in Center and Marshall. The college offers 23 associate’s degree and certificate programs, including a variety of Allied Health programs...

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Panola College is very affordable and I feel safe here because there is a police station on campus. The faculty and staff are very nice. My learning experience here has been pleasant.

” – Delia from conroe, TX
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Grayson College is a public community college with an open admissions policy serving Grayson County in Texas. The Viticulture and Enology Program at Grayson includes T.V. Munson’s home, the Vinita House, and the campus also hosts Six Ninety One, a...

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the teachers are no nonsense and want to teach all that they know but at a reasonable price.

” – Michelle from Pottsboro, TX
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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

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
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Originally founded as a private school affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, Clarendon College transitioned into a public 2-year community college in 1927 and has continued to operate as such for the past eight decades. It serves eight...

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Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a public 4-year institution with a “selective” admissions process. TAMU San Antonio is designated Hispanic-Serving Institution with more than half of students identifying as being hispanic or latino. The...

Austin Community College District

Austin Community College district is a 2-year institution based in Austin, Texas. ACC offers associate degrees and professional certification programs. High school students can sign up for dual-credit programs and earn college credit while working on...

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I have been learning a lot in my speech class, because I haven't had a speech class since the 8th grade. My teacher, Michelle Syltie, is fun and helpful in everything. However, my government class with Charles Miles is more of a repeat of all of my...

” – Erin from Austin, TX
Ranger College

Ranger College is a 2-year community college based in Ranger, Texas. The school operates multiple satellite campuses throughout Brown and Erath Counties. Ranger College has an open admissions policy and grants certifications and associate degrees in...

Tarrant County College District

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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