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.

Best Texas Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 156 community colleges serving 1,138,523 students in Texas (82 public colleges and 74 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 average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 78% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 74%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 23:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(TX) School Average
Asian
6%
Hispanic
46%
Black
13%
White
26%
Two or more races
3%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
4%
Texas All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Texas Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
2101 Waterview Pkwy
Richardson, TX 75080
(312) 329-6600
| 103 students
Victoria College
Public
2200 E Red River
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 573-3291
| 3,064 students
3101 Highland Campus Dr.
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7300
| 34,922 students
Brookhaven College
Public
3939 Valley View Ln
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
(972) 860-4700
| 13,718 students
Cedar Valley College
Public
3030 North Dallas Ave
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 860-8201
| 8,786 students
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
Center for Advanced Legal Studies Photo - Center for Advanced Legal Studies, Houston, Texas.
Private for-profit
800 W Sam Houston Parkway S, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 529-2778
| 411 students
12230 Northwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 425-3100
| 3,794 students
College of the Mainland
Public
1200 Amburn Road
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 938-1211
| 5,733 students
3452 Spur 399
McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 881-5790
| 50,685 students
Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health
Private not-for-profit
1919 Frankford Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79407
(806) 725-8900
| 377 students
Dallas College
Public
1601 Botham Jean Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 669-6400
| 99,774 students
Del Mar College
Public
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-1200
| 13,384 students
Eastfield College
Public
3737 Motley Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 860-7100
| 16,505 students
Galveston College
Public
4015 Ave Q
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 944-1220
| 2,724 students
Grayson College
Public
6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 415-2592
| 4,735 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
12135 Bissonnet Ste E
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 495-0078
| 100 students
2600 Stemmons Fwy Ste 117
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 638-0484
| 148 students
Laredo College
Public
West End Washington St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 721-5140
| 12,701 students
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
Private for-profit
2915 Alouette Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 660-5701
| 1,945 students
Lone Star College System
Public
5000 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(832) 813-6500
| 103,845 students
Mountain View College
Public
4849 West Illinois Ave.
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-8680
| 12,210 students
North Lake College
Public
5001 North MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 273-3000
| 11,310 students
Odessa College
Public
201 W University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 335-6400
| 11,985 students
Richland College
Richland College Photo
Public
12800 Abrams Rd.
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 238-6100
| 20,548 students
San Jacinto Community College
Public
8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 998-6150
| 41,309 students
Southern Careers Institute-Pharr
Private for-profit
1500 N. Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(512) 437-7500
| 991 students
Trinity University
Private not-for-profit
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 999-7011
| 2,704 students
100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-6200
| 7,518 students
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
Private for-profit
721 Lock Haven Dr.
Houston, TX 77073
(800) 510-5072
| 2,592 students
Vista College
Private for-profit
6101 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-8031
| 2,945 students
Vista College-Online
Public
300 N. Coit Rd, Suite 300
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 733-3431
| 574 students
Weatherford College
Public
225 College Park Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086
(800) 287-5471
| 7,094 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Texas?
There are 156 community colleges serving 1,138,523 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 78% (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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