Colleges near Waco, Texas
Waco is a city in Texas. According to Census data, the population is 192,315 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, four colleges are active for serving college programs in Waco, Texas. In addition, there are 3 colleges located within 30 miles from Waco.
By school type, there are two public and two private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools and three 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Four schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Waco, Texas is $18,394 for Texas residents and $22,762 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 50.99% and the average SAT score is 1,290. A total of 38,515 students enrolled in schools in Waco, Texas, of which 7,714 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Waco, Texas
The following table lists 4 colleges located in Waco, Texas ordered by distance from Waco. 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 Waco | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLennan Community College Waco, TX Public, 2-4 years valid | 2.28 miles | $5,910 | 6,942 | 32% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Baylor University Waco, TX Private, 4 years four-years | 4.05 miles | $54,844 | 20,709 | 81% | 15 to 1 | $41,130 | 51.0% | 1,290 |
| Southern Careers Institute-Waco Waco, TX Private, 2-4 years valid | 4.36 miles | $18,450 | 263 | 63% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Texas State Technical College Waco, TX Public, 2-4 years valid | 8.21 miles | $11,842 | 10,601 | 36% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $22,762 | 38,515 | 53% | 17 to 1 | $41,130 | 51.0% | 1,290 |