Colleges Near Ames

Colleges and universities near me in the Ames, Texas area

There are 21 colleges within 50 miles of Ames enrolling a total of 276,508 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 1,003, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ames. The nearest college is Lee College in Baytown at a distance of 26 miles from Ames. Driving time to these schools from Ames should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Rice University in Houston which is ranked #9 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Lone Star College enrolling 68,415 students. In terms of affordability, Lamar State College Port Arthur in Port Arthur offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,200 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Ames.
Ames, TX within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

21 results

Vet Tech Institute of Houston
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Houston, TX
 

Vet Tech Institute of Houston

Private 2 Year

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  • 175enrollment
  • $13,360net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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48 miles from Ames

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College of the Mainland
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Texas City, TX
 

College of the Mainland

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,482enrollment
  • $3,201net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Ames

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Lamar State College Port Arthur
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Port Arthur, TX

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,600enrollment
  • $3,659net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Ames

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Lee College and is 26 miles from Ames. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Lee College are $2,166 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Lee College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.