Listed tuitions are for one semester and calculated for 15 credit hours unless noted otherwise. Tuition totals do not include fees unless noted otherwise. All transfer rates are to four-year universities, and graduation rates are for a six-year period.


This guide represents a selection of not-for-profit institutions in the area. It is not meant to be comprehensive.


*Depends on degree or program
**Tuition rates include fees
***Information unavailable because campus opened this spring



Alvin Community College


Southeast Texas area colleges, universities Alvin Community College[/caption]

Tuition: $675 (in-district), $1,350 (out-of-district), $2,100 (nonresident)
Enrollment: 5,293
Test averages: open admissions policy
Transfer rate: 17.4 percent


3110 Mustang Road, Alvin
www.alvincollege.edu
281-756-3500



Art Institute of Houston


Tuition: $23,424-$90,355 (full cost of degree or program)*
Enrollment: 1,987 (both Houston campuses)
Most notable programs: culinary arts, audio production, graphic design, fashion
Test averages: open admissions policy
Graduation rate: 36-80 percent*


4140 Southwest Freeway, Houston
www.artinstitutes.edu/houston
713-623-2040



College of Biblical Studies - Houston 


Tuition: $4,110 (in-state and out-of-state)
Enrollment: 427
Most notable programs: biblical studies, biblical counseling, Christian leadership
Test averages: open admissions policy
Graduation rate: 70 percent (figure is an estimate; most students take longer than seven years to graduate)


7000 Regency Square Blvd., Ste. 110, Houston
www.cbshouston.edu
713-785-5995



College of the Mainland


Tuition: $1,773 (in-district), $2,973 (out-of-district)
Enrollment: 1,495
Test averages: open admissions policy
Transfer rate: 15.1 percent


1200 Amburn Road, Texas City
www.com.edu
409-938-1211



Houston Baptist University


Tuition: $26,280 (in-state and out-of-state)
Enrollment: 2,288 (both Houston campuses)
Most notable programs: nursing, business, life science
Test averages: 470-580 SAT critical reading, 480-580 SAT math, 450-550 SAT writing, 20-25 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 48 percent


7502 Fondren Road, Houston
www.hbu.edu
281-649-3000



Houston Community College-Central


Tuition: $1,015.50 (in-district), $2,095.50 (out-of-district), $2,343 (out-of-state)
Enrollment: 16,619
Test averages: open admissions policy
Transfer rate: 24.4 percent


1300 Holman St., Houston
www.central.hccs.edu
713-718-6000



Houston Community College-Northeast


Tuition: $1,015.50 (in-district), $2,095.50 (out-of-district), $2,343 (out-of-state)
Enrollment: 10,857
Test averages: open admissions policy
Transfer rate: 24.4 percent


555 Community College Drive, Houston
www.northeast.hccs.edu
713-718-8300



Houston Community College - Northwest


Tuition: $1,015.50 (in-district), $2,095.50 (out-of-district), $2,343 (out-of-state)
Enrollment: 19,410
Test averages: open admissions policy
Transfer rate: 24.4 percent


1550 Foxlake Drive, Houston
www.northwest.hccs.edu
713-718-5757



Houston Community College-Southeast


Tuition: $1,015.50 (in-district), $2,095.50 (out-of-district), $2,343 (out-of-state)
Enrollment: 13,088
Test averages: open admissions policy
Transfer rate: 24.4 percent


6815 Rustic Street, Houston
www.southeast.hccs.edu
713-718-7000



Houston Community College-Southwest


Tuition: $1,015.50 (in-district), $2,095.50 (out-of-district), $2,343 (out-of-state)
Enrollment: 19,410
Test averages: open admissions policy
Transfer rate: 24.4 percent


10041 Cash Road, Stafford
www.southwest.hccs.edu
713-718-7800



Prairie View A&M University


Tuition: $4,979 (in-state), $11,639 (out-of-state)**
Enrollment: 8,268
Most notable programs: nursing, business, engineering, architecture, criminal justice
Test averages: 370-460 SAT critical reading, 390-480 SAT math, 360-450 SAT writing, 16-19 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 38 percent


100 University Drive, Prairie View
www.pvamu.edu
936-261-3311



Rice University


Tuition: $43,220 (in-state and out-of-state)
Enrollment: 6,719
Most notable programs: psychology, economics, biochemistry
Test averages: 680-760 SAT critical reading, 710-790 SAT math, 670-770 SAT writing, 31-34 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 93 percent


6100 Main St., Houston
www.rice.edu
713-348-0000



Sam Houston State University


Tuition: $4,757.75 (in-state), $10,877.75 (out-of-state)**
Enrollment: 20,301
Most notable programs: criminal justice, mass communication, education
Test averages: 450-550 SAT critical reading, 460-550 SAT math, 19-23 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 53 percent


1806 Ave. J, Huntsville
www.shsu.edu
936-294-1111



San Jacinto College - Central


Tuition: $900 (in-district), $1,575 (out-of district), $2,550 (out-of-state)
Enrollment: 13,591
Test averages: open admissions policy
Transfer rate: 19.9 percent


8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena
www.sanjac.edu
281-998-6150



San Jacinto College-Maritime


Tuition: $900 (in-district), $1,575 (out-of district), $2,550 (out-of-state)
Enrollment: N/A***
Test averages: open admissions policy
Transfer rate: N/A***


3700 Old Hwy. 146, La Porte
www.sanjac.edu
281-974-2200



San Jacinto College-South


Tuition: $900 (in-district), $1,575 (out-of district), $2,550 (out-of-state)
Enrollment: 10,700
Test averages: open admissions policy
Transfer rate: 23.8 percent


13735 Beamer Road, Houston
www.sanjac.edu
281-998-6150



Texas A&M University


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Tuition: $10,030 (in-state), $30,208 (out-of-state)**
Enrollment: 58,515
 Most notable programs: engineering, agriculture, business, architecture
Test averages: 520-640 SAT critical reading, 550-670 SAT math, 480-610 SAT writing, 23-30 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 80 percent


400 Bizzell St., College Station
www.tamu.edu
979-845-3211



Texas Southern University


Tuition: $4,493 (in-state), $10,343 (out-of-state)
Enrollment: 9,700
 Most notable programs: business, law, engineering, biomedical science, communications
Test averages: 360-440 SAT critical reading, 370-460 SAT math, 350-435 SAT writing, 15-18 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 20 percent


3100 Cleburne St., Houston
www.tsu.edu
713-313-7011



Texas State Technical College


Tuition: $1,395-$2,055
Enrollment: 127
Most notable programs: cybersecurity, welding
Test averages: open admissions policy
Graduation rate: N/A***


26706 Hwy. 59, Rosenberg
www.tstc.edu/campuses/fortbendco
855-605-7336



University of Houston


Greater Houston Area Colleges and Universities University of Houston is the largest four-year institution of higher learning in the city and one of the largest in the state.[/caption]

Tuition: $8,605 (in-state), $19,693 (out-of-state)**
Enrollment: 40,750
Most notable programs: biomedical engineering, computer engineering, business, liberal arts
Test averages: 500-610 SAT critical reading, 540-640 SAT math, 22-27 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 48 percent


4800 Calhoun Road, Houston
www.uh.edu
713-743-2255



University of Houston-Clear Lake 


Tuition: $3,965 (resident), $11,459.50 (non-resident)**
Enrollment: 8,331
Most notable programs: interdisciplinary studies, business, psychology, social sciences
Test averages: 470-580 SAT critical reading, 490-570 SAT math, 20-25 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 13 percent


2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston
www.uhcl.edu
281-283-7600



University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland


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Tuition: $3,965 (resident), $11,459.50 (non-resident)**
Enrollment: 854
 Most notable programs: business, nursing, criminology, education, behavioral science
Test averages: 470-580 SAT critical reading, 490-570 SAT math, 20-25 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 23 percent


1200 Pearland Parkway, Pearland
www.uhcl.edu/pearland
281-212-1700



University of Houston Downtown


Tuition: $2,745 (in-state), $8,720 (out-of-state)
Enrollment: 13,830
 Most notable programs: accounting, interdisciplinary studies, psychology, homeland security
Test averages: 390-470 SAT critical reading, 430-510 SAT math, 380-480 SAT writing, 16-20 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 28 percent


1 Main St., Houston
www.uhd.edu
713-221-8000



University of Houston-Sugar Land


Tuition: $8,605 (resident), $19,693 (non-resident)**
Enrollment: 1,672
 Most notable programs: supply chain and logistics, digital media, education
Test averages: 470-580 SAT critical reading, 490-570 SAT math,  20-25 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 48 percent


14000 University Blvd., Sugar Land
www.uh.edu/sugarland
832-842-2900



University of St. Thomas 


Tuition: $15,760 (in-state and out-of-state)
Enrollment: 3,411
Most notable programs: business, pre-med, engineering, liberal arts
Test averages: 490-600 SAT critical reading, 500-620 SAT math, 480-580 SAT writing, 22-27 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 72 percent


3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston
www.stthom.edu
713-522-7911




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University of Texas 


Tuition: $9,830 (in-state), $34,836 (out-of-state)
Enrollment: 50,950
Most notable programs: liberal arts, engineering, medicine
Test averages: 600-700 SAT critical reading, 600-700 SAT math, 600-700 SAT writing, 30-36 ACT composite
Graduation rate: 81 percent


110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin
www.utexas.edu
512-471-3434



Wharton County Junior College


Tuition: $2,750**
Enrollment: 7,416
Test averages: open admissions policy
Transfer rate: 32.4 percent


911 Boling Highway, Wharton
www.wcjc.edu
979-532-4560