Colleges and universities near me in the Houston, Texas area
There are 17 colleges in Houston and 26 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 271,934 students.
Located in Texas with a population of 2,099,451, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Houston. Driving time to these schools from Houston should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Rice University. The largest college in the area is Lone Star College System enrolling 70,109 students.
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 Houston.
26 results
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
2 miles from Houston
Public 2 Year
2 reviews
3 miles from Houston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
3 miles from Houston
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
3 miles from Houston
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#25 Best Public Universities in Texas
4 miles from Houston
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
5 miles from Houston
Public 4 Year
6 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Texas
5 miles from Houston
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#9 Best Colleges in America
5 miles from Houston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
8 miles from Houston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Texas
10 miles from Houston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
10 miles from Houston
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
12 miles from Houston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
12 miles from Houston
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
12 miles from Houston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
12 miles from Houston
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
11 miles from Houston
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
15 miles from Houston
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
18 miles from Houston
The closest community college is Houston Community College and is 3 miles from Houston. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Houston Community College are $2,232 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Houston Community 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.