What's the most affordable college in Dallas?

In-district community colleges typically have the lowest tuition in Dallas. Use CampusPin's tuition filter to see exact numbers, sticker prices vary widely between public and private institutions.

Can I commute to college from Dallas?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the Dallas metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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Colleges in Dallas, TX

CampusPin lists 21 colleges and universities in or near Dallas, Texas, 15 universities and 6 community colleges, with 3 public and 18 private institutions.

Dallas-Fort Worth hosts SMU, UT Dallas, UT Arlington, TCU (Fort Worth), and a strong community-college network.

Dallas colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment: Dallas College
Lowest published tuition: Dallas College ($2,370)
Published tuition range: $2,370–$64,460
Most selective: Paul Quinn College (34% accept.)
Public / private: 3 public · 18 private
4-year / 2-year: 15 universities · 6 community colleges

Among the 21 colleges in or near Dallas, Dallas College is the largest by enrollment; Dallas College has the lowest published in-state tuition at $2,370; Paul Quinn College is the most selective at a 34% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.

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Data sources & methodology

College listings for Dallas, Texas are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Institutional websites
Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.

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