Alvin Community College
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
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
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
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
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.
For a full list visit communityimpact.com.
*Depends on degree or program
**Tuition rates include fees
***Information unavailable because campus opened this spring