For the 2025 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 1,601 students in Pharr, Texas.
The top ranked community colleges in Pharr, TX include Southern Careers Institute-Pharr and Rio Grande Valley College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic).
Top Ranked Pharr, TX Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
1500 N. Jackson Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(512) 437-7500
Pharr, TX 78577
(512) 437-7500
| 991 students
Rio Grande Valley College
Private for-profit
5419 North Cage Boulevard
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-6800
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-6800
| 610 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Pharr, TX?
There are 2 community colleges serving 1,601 students in Pharr, TX.
What is community college acceptance rate in Pharr, TX?
The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Pharr, TX?
Community colleges in Pharr, TX have approximately 90% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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