How many colleges are near Houston?

We list 18 colleges within about 75 miles of Houston, sorted by distance. Figures are from College Scorecard / IPEDS.

What's the most selective college near Houston?

Among nearby schools, Rice is among the most selective. Selectivity isn't fit — model your own odds.

Colleges Near Houston: Acceptance Rates & Distance — QuantAdmit

Colleges near Houston

18 selective colleges within ~75 miles of Houston, closest first — with acceptance rates, score ranges, and net price (College Scorecard / IPEDS). Model your odds at each.

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College	Distance	City	Accept.	SAT 25–75
University of Houston-Downtown	1 mi	Houston, TX	90%	940–1110
Houston City College	1 mi	Houston, TX	—	—
University of St Thomas	2 mi	Houston, TX	90%	980–1210
Texas Southern University	3 mi	Houston, TX	97%	800–1000
University of Houston

Quick answers

How many colleges are near Houston?: We list 18 colleges within about 75 miles of Houston, sorted by distance. Figures are from College Scorecard / IPEDS.
What's the most selective college near Houston?: Among nearby schools, Rice is among the most selective. Selectivity isn't fit — model your own odds.

Distances are straight-line from the city center to each campus, computed from public coordinates; figures are estimates. Not a guarantee.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.