Houston is a city in Texas and it is the county seat of Harris county. Its population is 5,464,251. There are 12 colleges near Houston, Texas - all public schools. 10 colleges are located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Houston. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 7 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 256,185 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $16,338 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 87.83% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,059.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown In Houston |
Public four-years |
$17,434 ($7,582) | $16,509 ($10,029) | 13,730 | 18 to 1 |
| Houston Community College In Houston |
Public four-years |
$5,460 ($4,344) | Not Offered | 53,253 | 23 to 1 |
| Texas Southern University In Houston |
Public four-years |
$21,473 ($8,637) | $15,528 ($8,328) | 8,704 | 19 to 1 |
| University of Houston In Houston |
Public four-years |
$22,547 ($9,717) | $19,231 ($10,051) | 47,980 | 22 to 1 |
| University of Houston-System Administration In Houston |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center In Houston |
Public four-years |
$23,731 ($6,511) | $30,080 ($7,099) | 359 | 9 to 1 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston In Houston |
Public four-years |
$43,132 ($15,748) | $34,403 ($11,367) | 4,938 | 5 to 1 |
| San Jacinto Community College 18.6 miles from Houston |
Public four-years |
$6,690 ($4,320) | Not Offered | 31,812 | 24 to 1 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake In Houston |
Public four-years |
$22,290 ($8,346) | $19,194 ($9,762) | 8,137 | 15 to 1 |
| Lee College 24.9 miles from Houston |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,045 ($4,665) | Not Offered | 8,323 | 31 to 1 |
| Lone Star College System 28.4 miles from Houston |
Public four-years |
$7,512 ($5,976) | Not Offered | 73,077 | 22 to 1 |
| Alvin Community College 28.4 miles from Houston |
Public 2-4 years |
$4,402 ($3,130) | Not Offered | 5,872 | 19 to 1 |
