Colleges in Abilene, Texas
Abilene is a city in Texas. According to Census data, the population is 123,420 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Abilene, Texas. In addition, there are 4 colleges located within 30 miles from Abilene.
By school type, all schools are private. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and three schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Abilene, Texas is $29,161 for Texas residents and $26,346 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 72.99% and the average SAT score is 1,108. A total of 8,187 students enrolled in schools in Abilene, Texas, of which 1,907 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Abilene, Texas
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Abilene, Texas ordered by distance from Abilene. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Abilene | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene Abilene, TX Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.63 miles | $13,250 | 75 | 76% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Private, 4 years four-years | 1.54 miles | $31,686 | 1,765 | 57% | 16 to 1 | $15,074 | 97.0% | 1,075 |
| McMurry University Abilene, TX Private, 4 years four-years | 1.80 miles | $31,162 | 1,237 | 37% | 13 to 1 | $18,450 | 58.0% | 1,080 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Private, 4 years four-years | 1.95 miles | $42,240 | 5,079 | 60% | 13 to 1 | $24,174 | 64.0% | 1,170 |
| Neecee's Barber College Abilene, TX Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.71 miles | $13,390 | 31 | 53% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $26,346 | 8,187 | 57% | 15 to 1 | $19,233 | 73.0% | 1,108 |