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Alvin Community College
Tuition: $675 (in-district), $1,350 (out-of-district), $2,100 (out-of-state) 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
Blinn College - Brenham
Tuition: $1,515 (in-district), $2,370 (out-of-district), $4,665 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 19,370 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 39.5 percent
902 College Ave., Brenham www.blinn.edu/brenham 979-830-4000
Brazosport college
Tuition: $2,500** Enrollment: 4,200 Most notable programs: process technology, nursing, welding, pipefitting Test averages: open admissions policy Graduation rate: 33 percent (full-time, four-year students)
500 College Drive, Lake Jackson www.brazosport.edu 979-230-3000
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), $3,873 (out-of-state) 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: $750 (in-district), $1,425 (out-of district), $2,400 (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: $750 (in-district), $1,425 (out-of district), $2,400 (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: $750 (in-district), $1,425 (out-of district), $2,400 (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
