This article profiles several public schools in or near Dallas, Texas. All schools listed have large campus settings, and are located in the city of Dallas or its suburbs.
Degree offerings at public schools in the Dallas area are typically 2-year programs, with one school offering bachelor's and graduate degrees.
Closest Schools to Dallas, Texas
The following list provides public schools that are located within ten miles of Dallas, Texas. With the exception of Brookhaven College (which is located in a Dallas suburb), all schools are located in the city of Dallas.
- El Centro College (0.5 miles)
- Mountain View College (6.8 miles)
- Richland College (9.4 miles)
- University of North Texas at Dallas (9.5 miles)
- Brookhaven College (9.8 miles)
Largest Schools Near Dallas, Texas
The top two out of five schools with the highest enrollment figures in the area are 4-year universities. The remaining three are 2-year colleges, all of which offer associate's degrees.
- Dallas College (69,171 students)
- University of Texas at Arlington (45,949 students)
- University of Texas at Dallas (29,696 students)
Lowest Net Price
Students may look at the cost of attending a college when choosing which one to attend. The NCES determines the average net cost for U.S. colleges and universities by subtracting the amount of financial aid students receive from the total cost of attendance.
- Dallas College ($4,803)
- The University of Texas at Dallas ($12,924)
- The University of Texas at Arlington ($15,301)
Highest Graduation Rate
When choosing a college, students may wish to check the graduation rate of any school they may be considering. Graduation rates are based on the number of students who complete their programs in 150% of the 'normal time.' For instance, two years would be the normal time to complete an associate degree program, and four years would be the time it takes to earn a bachelor's degree.
- University of Texas at Dallas (72% graduation rate)
- University of Texas at Arlington (51% graduation rate)
- Dallas College (19% graduation rate)
Dallas, Texas, has several large public colleges and universities offering 2-year or 4-year degree programs.
