#1 in Houston, TX
American InterContinental University-Houston
Houston, TX
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$14,065
American InterContinental University-Houston is located in Houston, TX.
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#2 in Houston, TX
Acceptance
100%
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is located in Houston, TX.
#3 in Houston, TX
The Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$20,700
The Art Institute of Houston is located in Houston, TX.
#4 in Houston, TX
University of Phoenix-Texas
Houston, TX
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$9,552
University of Phoenix-Texas is located in Houston, TX.
#5 in Houston, TX
Rice University
Houston, TX
Acceptance
8%
Total Cost
$72,200
SAT
1510–1570
Rice delivers intimate residential college life like Yale's, but sets you loose in Houston's explosive energy hub.
#6 in Houston, TX
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Acceptance
74%
Total Cost
$19,971
SAT
1160–1340
Houston's sprawling public research engine, channeling urban energy into engineering, business, and pharmacy prowess.
#7 in Houston, TX
Chamberlain University-Texas
Houston, TX
Acceptance
84%
Total Cost
$19,236
Chamberlain University-Texas is located in Houston, TX.
#8 in Houston, TX
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX
Acceptance
84%
Total Cost
$47,178
SAT
990–1190
Houston Baptist University is located in Houston, TX.
#9 in Houston, TX
University of St Thomas
Houston, TX
Acceptance
90%
Total Cost
$42,564
SAT
980–1210
Houston's Catholic university blending Thomistic philosophy with urban energy in artsy Montrose.
#10 in Houston, TX
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX
Acceptance
90%
Total Cost
$5,994
SAT
940–1110
University of Houston-Downtown is located in Houston, TX.
#11 in Houston, TX
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX
Acceptance
91%
Total Cost
$16,664
SAT
970–1150
A gateway to opportunity in Houston's dynamic landscape, blending affordability with a focus on science and community.
#12 in Houston, TX
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
Acceptance
97%
Total Cost
$19,741
SAT
800–1000
A historic Houston hub where grit meets opportunity at an accessible HBCU with deep community roots.
#13 in Houston, TX
Total Cost
$8,841
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is located in Houston, TX.
#14 in Houston, TX
Total Cost
$4,933
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is located in Houston, TX.
#15 in Houston, TX
Remington College-North Houston Campus
Houston, TX
Total Cost
$19,518
Remington College-North Houston Campus is located in Houston, TX.
#16 in Houston, TX
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Houston, TX
Total Cost
$9,000
College of Biblical Studies-Houston is located in Houston, TX.
FAQs about Houston Colleges
Going to college in Houston offers students a unique blend of academic opportunities and city life. Students benefit from internship opportunities, cultural attractions, and networking with professionals in various industries. The college experience in Houston combines classroom learning with real-world experiences in Texas.
The cost of living in Houston varies depending on housing choices, lifestyle, and the specific area of the city. Students should budget for housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses on top of tuition costs. Many colleges offer on-campus housing options and meal plans to help manage expenses.
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