Colleges Near Merkel

Colleges and universities near me in the Merkel, Texas area

There are 78 colleges within 200 miles of Merkel enrolling a total of 594,920 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Texas with a population of 2,590, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Merkel. The nearest college is Hardin Simmons University in Abilene at a distance of 16.2 miles from Merkel. Driving time to these schools from Merkel should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Southern Methodist University in Dallas which is ranked #67 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Dallas College enrolling 64,156 students. In terms of affordability, New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,440 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 Merkel.


78 results

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
T
Odessa, TX

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 5,848enrollment
  • $10,370net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 910-1090SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

141 miles from Merkel

Odessa College
O
Odessa, TX

Odessa College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 7,995enrollment
  • $9,899net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

145 miles from Merkel

Texas Christian University
T
Fort Worth, TX

Texas Christian University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 12,273enrollment
  • $44,190net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.68Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

155 miles from Merkel

Wayland Baptist University
W
Plainview, TX

Wayland Baptist University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,978enrollment
  • $22,663net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

155 miles from Merkel

Western Oklahoma State College
W
Altus, OK
 

Western Oklahoma State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,338enrollment
  • $7,981net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

157 miles from Merkel

South Plains College
S
Levelland, TX

South Plains College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 8,580enrollment
  • $6,470net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

156 miles from Merkel

The College of Saint Thomas More
S
Fort Worth, Texas
 

The College of Saint Thomas More

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 10enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

155 miles from Merkel

Southwestern Adventist University
S
Keene, TX
 

Southwestern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 793enrollment
  • $20,028net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 900-1180SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

157 miles from Merkel

Tarrant County College District
T
Fort Worth, TX

Tarrant County College District

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 40,131enrollment
  • $6,256net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 16

157 miles from Merkel

Central Texas College
C
Killeen, TX
 

Central Texas College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,326enrollment
  • $4,693net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

159 miles from Merkel

Texas Wesleyan University
T
Fort Worth, TX

Texas Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,578enrollment
  • $15,652net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 14-21ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

160 miles from Merkel

Remington College Fort Worth Campus
R
Fort Worth, TX
 

Remington College Fort Worth Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 181enrollment
  • $25,702net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from Merkel

Texas A&M University Central Texas
T
Killeen, TX

Texas A&M University Central Texas

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,198enrollment
  • $5,465net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from Merkel

Arlington Baptist College
A
Arlington, TX
 

Arlington Baptist College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 218enrollment
  • $19,990net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

167 miles from Merkel

The University of Texas at Arlington
T
Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 43,946enrollment
  • $14,262net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.43Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

170 miles from Merkel

Cameron University
C
Lawton, OK
 

Cameron University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,418enrollment
  • $9,674net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

173 miles from Merkel

Hill College
H
Hillsboro, TX

Hill College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,689enrollment
  • $8,866net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

174 miles from Merkel

University of North Texas
N
Denton, TX

University of North Texas

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 44,767enrollment
  • $15,283net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

174 miles from Merkel

FAQ's

The closest community college is Texas State Technical College West Texas and is 27 miles from Merkel. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Texas State Technical College West Texas are $5,148 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Texas State Technical College West Texas 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.