Community Colleges in Texas

Benefits of Attending a Community College in Texas
Community colleges are public institutions that are partially funded by the state of Texas. They are known for their affordability and quality education plus a guaranteed admissions policy for all qualifying students. By combining convenience with quality and affordability, you arrive at the reason why community colleges serve millions of students every year. Typically, students can expect to complete degree and certificate programs in less than 2-years of full time study at a community college. Associate degrees can be parlayed into a bachelor’s degree by transferring to a 4-year university upon completion. Likewise, students can step directly into the workforce after completion of a degree or certificate if that path makes more sense.Finding the Best Texas Community College for You
Begin your journey by sorting community colleges by salient criteria such as geography, enrollment, academics, and graduation rate. Narrow the list, request information from top rated schools via our portal, and work to reduce your list of colleges further after receiving admissions information. Remember to surround yourself with encouraging, positive people. Together you can help each other strive to be the very best you can be & utilize education to pave a way to a brighter future.The following links may provide helpful information about community colleges in Texas:
- Alamo Community Colleges (Official Website)
- Texas State Technical College (Official Website)
- Texas State University System (Official Website)
Metro Area Links for Community Colleges in Texas
- Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington (10 Colleges)
- Houston, Sugar Land, Baytown (7 Colleges)
- San Antonio (4 Colleges)
- Beaumont, Port Arthur (3 Colleges)
- Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood (2 Colleges)
- Waco (2 Colleges)
Community Colleges in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington
We have ranked the community colleges in the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington area by the percent of students who either completed their degree or transferred to a 4-year institution. Collin College in McKinney, TX ranked as the #1 community college in this area. Visit their official website at http://www.collin.edu

Collin College Highlights
- Serving students from McKinney and surrounding areas
- 50% of students either graduated or transferred to a 4-year college/university
- Tuition & fees are about $2,500 per year for state residents ($4,400 for out of state)
Top Community Colleges in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington
Rate | Institution Name | Location |
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50% | Collin College | McKinney, TX |
41% | Cedar Valley College | Lancaster, TX |
41% | North Lake College | Irving, TX |
39% | Richland College | Dallas, TX |
38% | Weatherford College | Weatherford, TX |
37% | Brookhaven College | Farmers Branch, TX |
35% | Eastfield College | Mesquite, TX |
29% | Mountain View College | Dallas, TX |
29% | El Centro College | Dallas, TX |
27% | Tarrant County College | Fort Worth, TX |
Community Colleges in Houston, Sugar Land, Baytown
We have ranked the community colleges in the Houston, Sugar Land, and Baytown area by the percent of students who either completed their degree or transferred to a 4-year institution. Lee College in Baytown, TX ranked as the #1 community college in this area. Visit their official website at http://www.lee.edu

Lee College Highlights
- Serving students from Baytown and surrounding areas
- 52% of students either graduated or transferred to a 4-year college/university
- Tuition & fees are about $2,500 per year for state residents ($3,700 for out of state)
Top Community Colleges in Houston, Sugar Land, and Baytown
Rate | Institution Name | Location |
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52% | Lee College | Baytown, TX |
41% | Galveston College | Galveston, TX |
36% | San Jacinto College | Pasadena, TX |
34% | Lone Star College - Montgomery | The Woodlands, TX |
33% | Houston Community College System | Houston, TX |
32% | Alvin Community College | Alvin, TX |
26% | College of the Mainland | Texas City, TX |
Community Colleges in San Antonio
We have ranked the community colleges in the San Antonio area by the percent of students who either completed their degree or transferred to a 4-year institution. Northwest Vista College in San Antonio, TX ranked as the #1 community college in this area. Visit their official website at http://alamo.edu/nvc/

Northwest Vista College Highlights
- Serving students from San Antonio and surrounding areas
- 31% of students either graduated or transferred to a 4-year college/university
- Tuition & fees are about $5,800 per year for state residents ($11,300 for out of state)
Top Community Colleges in San Antonio
Rate | Institution Name | Location |
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31% | Northwest Vista College | San Antonio, TX |
30% | Palo Alto College | San Antonio, TX |
25% | San Antonio College | San Antonio, TX |
18% | St Philips College | San Antonio, TX |
Community Colleges in Beaumont, Port Arthur
We have ranked the community colleges in the Beaumont and Port Arthur area by the percent of students who either completed their degree or transferred to a 4-year institution. Lamar State College - Port Arthur in Port Arthur, TX ranked as the #1 community college in this area. Visit their official website at http://www.lamarpa.edu/home

Lamar State College - Port Arthur Highlights
- Serving students from Port Arthur and surrounding areas
- 38% of students either graduated or transferred to a 4-year college/university
- Tuition & fees are about $5,800 per year for state residents ($18,100 for out of state)
Top Community Colleges in Beaumont and Port Arthur
Rate | Institution Name | Location |
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38% | Lamar State College - Port Arthur | Port Arthur, TX |
36% | Lamar Institute of Technology | Beaumont, TX |
32% | Lamar State College - Orange | Orange, TX |
Community Colleges in Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood
We have ranked the community colleges in the Killeen, Temple, and Fort Hood area by the percent of students who either completed their degree or transferred to a 4-year institution. Temple College in Temple, TX ranked as the #1 community college in this area. Visit their official website at http://www.templejc.edu/

Temple College Highlights
- Serving students from Temple and surrounding areas
- 30% of students either graduated or transferred to a 4-year college/university
- Tuition & fees are about $4,700 per year for state residents ($6,700 for out of state)
Top Community Colleges in Killeen, Temple, and Fort Hood
Rate | Institution Name | Location |
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30% | Temple College | Temple, TX |
25% | Central Texas College | Killeen, TX |
Community Colleges in Waco
We have ranked the community colleges in the Waco area by the percent of students who either completed their degree or transferred to a 4-year institution. McLennan Community College in Waco, TX ranked as the #1 community college in this area. Visit their official website at http://www.mclennan.edu

McLennan Community College Highlights
- Serving students from Waco and surrounding areas
- 38% of students either graduated or transferred to a 4-year college/university
- Tuition & fees are about $3,400 per year for state residents ($4,800 for out of state)
Top Community Colleges in Waco
Rate | Institution Name | Location |
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38% | McLennan Community College | Waco, TX |
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Other Community Colleges in Texas
The table below lists all the other community colleges in Texas that do not belong to any large metropolitan or urban concentrated area. The table also displays the "Rate" column, which is the percent of students completing course work.
Notes: Tuition & fee amounts are for both Texas in-state residents and out of state students, unless noted otherwise. The tuition information displayed is an estimate, which we calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only. Please contact the respective school for information about the current school year.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2015: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.