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

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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