Houston Colleges and Universities

As the nation's fourth largest city, Houston, Texas has everything a college student could want--and then some. When you're ready for a break from school, choose from a wide variety of recreational opportunities within the city's 596 square miles. Whether you spend your weekend at one of Houston's 15 museums, watching an Astro's game, or boating on Clear Lake, you're sure to find a great mix of academic and recreational stimulation in Houston.

Houston has a variety of offerings when it comes to finding a college or university. Earn a bachelor's or master's degree at the University of Houston-Downtown which boasts one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. For a more intimate and rigorous education, Rice University is a great option. If law or medicine is your focus, Houston also has several universities that fit the bill. Whatever your academic pursuit, you can find a place to open your mind--and have fun--in Houston.



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Large Schools


Houston Community College System
University of Houston - University Park


Medium Schools


University of Houston - Downtown
Texas Southern University
University of Houston - Clear Lake


Small Schools


Art Institute of Houston
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston Baptist University
Rice University
South Texas College of Law
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Universal Technical Institute Inc
College of Biblical Studies - Houston
National Institute of Technology
National Institute of Technology
University of Phoenix - Houston Campus
University of St Thomas