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Best Texas Community Colleges (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 155 community colleges serving 1,136,726 students in Texas (87 public colleges and 68 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 (2025-26)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Fortis Institute
Private for-profit
450 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 200
Houston, TX 77060
(713) 332-0062
Enrollment: 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Minority enrollment: 98%
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
Private for-profit
2915 Alouette Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 660-5701
Enrollment: 1,945 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
1500 N. Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(512) 437-7500
Enrollment: 991 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Texas Healthtech Institute
Texas Healthtech Institute Photo - Attendees at the graduation
Private, for profit
9615 College Street
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 866-0555
Enrollment: 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Arlington Career Institute
Private for-profit
901 Ave K
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 647-1607
Enrollment: 343 students
2101 Waterview Pkwy
Richardson, TX 75080
(312) 329-6600
Enrollment: 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 15% Minority enrollment: 98%
College of Health Care Professions
Private for-profit
2616 S. Loop West Suite 201
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 664-5300
Enrollment: 259 students Minority enrollment: 98%
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Private for-profit
6330 E. Highway 290 Suite 180
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
Enrollment: 688 students Minority enrollment: 97%
4248 North Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(817) 632-5900
Enrollment: 784 students Minority enrollment: 97%
1917 W. Nolana Ave Suite 100
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 800-1500
Enrollment: 609 students Acceptance rate: 75%
12230 Northwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 425-3100
Enrollment: 3,794 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $19,800 Out-state tuition: $17,000 Minority enrollment: 88%
1964 SW Military Drive
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 957-3826
Enrollment: 409 students Minority enrollment: 99%
415 Barren Springs Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 873-0262
Enrollment: 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 In-state tuition: $10,904 Out-state tuition: $10,904 Minority enrollment: 54%
Concorde Career College-Dallas
Private for-profit
12606 Greenville Ave Ste 130
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 221-3400
Enrollment: 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 87%
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
Enrollment: 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Private-state tuition: $14,800 Minority enrollment: 43%
Fortis College
Private for-profit
1201 West Oaks Mall
Houston, TX 77082
(713) 266-6594
Enrollment: 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 45% Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Enrollment: 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 56% Minority enrollment: 76%
Lamson Institute
Private for-profit
5819 NW Loop 410-Ste 160
San Antonio, TX 78238
(210) 520-1800
Enrollment: 409 students
Pima Medical Institute-Houston
Private for-profit
11125 Equity Drive, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 778-0778
Enrollment: 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rio Grande Valley College
Private for-profit
5419 North Cage Boulevard
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-6800
Enrollment: 610 students
13735 beamer rd
Houston, TX 77089
(281) 484-1900
Acceptance rate: 41%
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
Private for-profit
1911 Antoine Drive
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 683-3817
Enrollment: 110 students Acceptance rate: 93% Minority enrollment: 95%
Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville
Private for-profit
935 N. Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 437-7500
Enrollment: 1,074 student Minority enrollment: 74%
Southern Careers Institute-Corpus Christi
Private for-profit
2422 Airline Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(512) 437-7500
Enrollment: 795 students Minority enrollment: 68%
1122 Morgan Boulevard
Harlingen, TX 78550
(512) 437-7500
Enrollment: 890 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio
Private for-profit
238 SW Military Drive, Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78221
(512) 437-7500
Enrollment: 882 students Minority enrollment: 81%
6963 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78238
(512) 437-7500
Enrollment: 1,396 student Minority enrollment: 70%
Trinity University
Private not-for-profit
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 999-7011
Enrollment: 2,704 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 34% Minority enrollment: 95%
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
Private for-profit
721 Lock Haven Dr.
Houston, TX 77073
(800) 510-5072
Enrollment: 2,592 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Minority enrollment: 80%
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
Private for-profit
301 West Howard Lane
Austin, TX 78753
(737) 284-3100
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 41%
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
Private for-profit
4669 Southwest Fwy Ste 100
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 629-1500
Enrollment: 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 84% Private-state tuition: $14,120 Minority enrollment: 68%
Victoria College
Public
2200 E Red River
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 573-3291
Enrollment: 3,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 In-state tuition: $124 Out-state tuition: $158 Minority enrollment: 65%
Vista College-Online
Public
300 N. Coit Rd, Suite 300
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 733-3431
Enrollment: 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Enrollment: 2,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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
Enrollment: 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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Community Colleges in Texas (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9700 Bissonnet St-Ste 1400
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 772-4200
Enrollment: 746 students Minority enrollment: 98%
2007 34th St
Lubbock, TX 79411
(806) 747-4339
Enrollment: 135 students
3210 Dyer
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 351-8100
Enrollment: 4,701 students Minority enrollment: 95%
2101 I H 35 South Ste 300
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 447-9415
Enrollment: 177 students
4522 Fredericksburg RD Suite A-18
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 732-3000
Enrollment: 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Private-state tuition: $24,982 Minority enrollment: 68%
1156 Barranca
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 859-0422
Enrollment: 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1155 N Zaragosa Rd Suite 100
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 842-0422
Enrollment: 138 students Minority enrollment: 92%
551 Ryan Plaza Dr
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 794-5100
Enrollment: 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 94% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 57%
6330 Highway 290 East, Ste 150
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 467-6800
Enrollment: 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Acceptance rate: 98% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 60%
2950 S Gessner
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 952-2294
Enrollment: 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Acceptance rate: 93% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 84%
2101 Waterview Pky
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 690-9100
Enrollment: 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 68% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 66%
5700 Northwest Pky
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 694-4612
Enrollment: 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Acceptance rate: 93% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 78%
1001 Magnolia Ave
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 316-4700
Enrollment: 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 97% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 61%
1421 Ninth Street
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 765-7051
Enrollment: 314 students Minority enrollment: 80%
3110 Esperanza Crossing, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78758
(888) 553-2433
Enrollment: 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Private-state tuition: $13,390 Minority enrollment: 52%
800 College Ave
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-4000
Enrollment: 552 students Minority enrollment: 70%
8080 Park Lane, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 692-8080
Enrollment: 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 In-state tuition: $17,668 Out-state tuition: $17,668 Minority enrollment: 95%
1250 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 150
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 459-8490
Enrollment: 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Private-state tuition: $14,984 Minority enrollment: 80%
9999 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 779-1110
Enrollment: 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $14,848 Out-state tuition: $14,848 Minority enrollment: 93%
4511 Horizon Hill Boulevard, Suite 300
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 246-7700
Enrollment: 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
4511 Horizon Hill Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 530-9449
Enrollment: 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Private-state tuition: $13,598 Minority enrollment: 85%

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 155 community colleges serving 1,136,726 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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