Colleges Near Matagorda

Colleges and universities near me in the Matagorda, Texas area

There are 30 colleges within 100 miles of Matagorda enrolling a total of 227,772 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 503, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Matagorda. The nearest college is Brazosport College in Lake Jackson at a distance of 41.6 miles from Matagorda. Driving time to these schools from Matagorda should be less than 2 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 Houston Community College enrolling 48,159 students. In terms of affordability, Wharton County Junior College in Wharton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $768 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 Matagorda.
Matagorda, TX within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Houston
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Houston, TX

University of Houston

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 46,700enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1330SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due May 31

80 miles from Matagorda

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University of St Thomas
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Houston, TX

University of St Thomas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,588enrollment
  • $19,207net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1300SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

80 miles from Matagorda

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University of Houston Downtown
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Houston, TX

University of Houston Downtown

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 14,208enrollment
  • $14,911net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 960-1100SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

82 miles from Matagorda

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Texas A & M University Galveston
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Galveston, Texas

Texas A & M University Galveston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,034enrollment
  • -net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1270SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.44Estimated Avg GPA

81 miles from Matagorda

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Chamberlain College of Nursing Texas
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Houston, TX
 

Chamberlain College of Nursing Texas

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,167enrollment
  • $31,032net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

83 miles from Matagorda

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San Jacinto Community College
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Pasadena, TX

San Jacinto Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 30,593enrollment
  • $11,077net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Matagorda

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Culinary Institute Inc
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Houston, TX
 

Culinary Institute Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 343enrollment
  • $31,817net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Matagorda

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North American College
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Houston, TX
 

North American College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 827enrollment
  • $13,978net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

91 miles from Matagorda

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Lee College
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Baytown, TX

Lee College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,807enrollment
  • $8,284net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Matagorda

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Remington College North Houston Campus
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Houston, TX
 

Remington College North Houston Campus

Private 2 Year

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  • 185enrollment
  • $23,527net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Matagorda

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Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
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Houston, TX
 

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 275enrollment
  • $33,371net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Matagorda

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Prairie View A & M University
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HBCU
Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#26 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,056enrollment
  • $12,875net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

97 miles from Matagorda

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Wharton County Junior College and is 44 miles from Matagorda. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Wharton County Junior College are $3,804 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Wharton County Junior 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.