Waco is a city in Texas and it is the county seat of McLennan county. Its population is 192,315. There are 4 colleges near Waco, Texas - 2 public and 2 private schools. All schools are located in the city limits (boundaries). All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 40,738 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $23,568 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 51.28% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,300.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLennan Community College In Waco |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,910 ($4,200) | Not Offered | 7,850 | 15 to 1 |
| Baylor University In Waco |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$58,100 | $43,578 | 20,626 | 15 to 1 |
| Southern Careers Institute-Waco In Waco |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$18,450 | Not Offered | 185 | 25 to 1 |
| Texas State Technical College In Waco |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,812 ($7,212) | Not Offered | 12,077 | 14 to 1 |