From 1965 to 2020, the seven colleges and five community campuses of Dallas College (DCCCD) enroll a total of more than 80,000 credit and 20,000 continuing education students each semester. The Dallas College (DCCCD) system’s enrollment ranks among the largest community colleges in Texas; tuition rates remain among the most affordable, compared to the statewide average. More than five decades of growth and progress are a credit to the vision and support of Dallas-area citizens.

Brookhaven College

  • Brookhaven College is located in Farmer’s Branch, TX, near the intersection of Interstate 635 and Marsh Ln. at 3939 Valley View Ln.

Cedar Valley College

  • Cedar Valley College is located in Lancaster, TX, near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Lancaster Ave. at 3030 N. Dallas Ave.

Eastfield College

El Centro College

Mountain View College

  • Mountain View College is located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, TX, near the intersection of Loop 12 and Illinois Ave. at 4849 W. Illinois Ave.

North Lake College

Richland College

DCCCD District Operations

  • LeCroy Center is located in the north west area of Dallas near the intersection of Interstate 635 and Abrams Rd.
  • District Office is located in the Cedars area of Dallas near the intersection of Interstate 30 and Lamar St. at 1601 S. Lamar St.
  • District Service Center is located in Mesquite, TX, near the intersection of Interstate 30 and Motley Dr. at 4343 Interstate 30.
  • Bill J. Priest Institute is located in the Cedars area of Dallas at 1402 Corinth St.

Southern Methodist University

PO Box 750181, Dallas, TX 75275 | (214) 768-2000

#61 (tie) in National Universities

Southern Methodist University is a private institution that was founded in 1911. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,521, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 234 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Southern Methodist University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 61. Its tuition and fees are $52,498 (2017-18).

Despite its name, this private university in Dallas is a secular institution when it comes to classes. The school was founded by what became the United Methodist Church in 1911, but it is now home to students of many religious affiliations. Outdoor activities are plentiful in Dallas, a city that boasts an average of 232 days of sunshine a year. Students can check out the Dallas International Film Festival, which draws 40,000 viewers annually, or explore the more than 400 parks in the city. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years at SMU. The campus is also home to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which comprises a Bush administration museum, library and public policy institute, and frequently hosts speakers. The SMU Mustangs sports teams play in the Division I American Athletic Conference, supported by mascot Peruna, a black stallion Shetland pony. About 2,000 students are involved in SMU Greek life, and all students can participate in annual events such as the Festival of Lights, a candlelit assembly on the school’s Main Quad each December, and the Mane Event, a celebration of spring complete with bands and food.

SMU has well-regarded graduate offerings at the Cox School of Business and its law school. Undergraduates can get a unique education through the SMU-in-Taos program, which sends students to the school’s campus in the mountains of New Mexico. In historic Fort Burgwin, students gain hands-on learning in courses such as anthropology, biology and astronomy. Notable SMU alumni include former first lady Laura Bush and the late television producer Aaron Spelling.

University of Texas Dallas

800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080 | (972) 883-2111

#145 (tie) in National Universities
University of Texas—Dallas is a public institution that was founded in 1969. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,350, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 500 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Texas—Dallas’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 145. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,162 (2016-17); out-of-state tuition and fees are $33,654 (2016-17).

University of Texas Austin

Austin, TX 78712 | (512) 471-3434

#56 (tie) in National Universities | Overall Score 61/100.0

University of Texas—Austin is a public institution that was founded in 1883. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 40,168, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 437 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Texas—Austin’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 56. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,136 (2017-18); out-of-state tuition and fees are $35,766 (2017-18).

The University of Texas—Austin is one of the largest schools in the nation. It’s divided into 18 schools and colleges, the biggest of which is the College of Liberal Arts. It also has highly ranked graduate programs, including the McCombs School of Business, Cockrell School of Engineering and School of Nursing. Students can participate in more than 900 clubs and organizations or in the sizable UT Greek system. The university has two large student publications, and its sports teams are notorious competitors in the Division I Big 12 Conference. UT also offers hundreds of study abroad programs, with the most popular destinations being Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, France and China. Freshmen do not have to live on campus.

University of Dallas

1845 E. Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062 | (972) 721-5000

#13 in Regional Universities West

University of Dallas is a private institution that was founded in 1956. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,407, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 215 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Dallas’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, 13. Its tuition and fees are $38,716 (2017-18).

The University of Dallas is a small Catholic institution in the city of Irving, Texas, about 15 miles from downtown Dallas. Undergraduate students at the University of Dallas can choose from more than 50 majors and concentrations, and graduate students can pursue business, liberal arts, and ministry programs. The University of Dallas is one of only about 15 Catholic universities with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter—the oldest and one of the most prestigious types of undergraduate honors organizations. Students can get involved in about 50 campus clubs, student government, and campus ministry. A long-standing tradition at the University of Dallas is Charity Week, a series of events planned by the Student Activities and Leadership Center that raises money for local and national charities. Student athletes can play at the intramural level or join the University of Dallas Crusaders varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.

 

Texas A&M International University

5201 University Boulevard, Laredo, TX 78041 | (956) 326-2001

#70 (tie) in Regional Universities West
Texas A&M International University is a public institution that was founded in 1970. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,591, its setting is city, and the campus size is 300 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Texas A&M International University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, 70. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,320 (2017-18); out-of-state tuition and fees are $20,770 (2017-18).

University of Texas Arlington

701 S. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019 | (817) 272-2011

University of Texas—Arlington is a public institution that was founded in 1895. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,775, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 420 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. The University of Texas—Arlington’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,952 (2017-18); out-of-state tuition and fees are $25,152 (2017-18).