Colleges in Taylor County, Texas
Taylor County is a county in Texas. According to Census data, the population is 123,420 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Taylor County, Texas. In addition, there are 4 colleges located within 30 miles from Taylor County.
By school type, all schools are private. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and three schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Taylor County, Texas is $29,161 for Texas residents and $27,180 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 71.02% and the average SAT score is 1,107. A total of 10,131 students enrolled in schools in Taylor County, Texas, of which 3,518 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Taylor County, Texas
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Taylor County, Texas ordered by distance from Taylor County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Taylor County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene Abilene, TX Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.63 miles | $13,250 | 40 | 59% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX Private, 4 years four-years | 1.54 miles | $32,960 | 1,665 | 46% | 15 to 1 | $15,110 | 90.0% | 1,100 |
| McMurry University Abilene, TX Private, 4 years four-years | 1.80 miles | $32,100 | 3,175 | 44% | 16 to 1 | $19,001 | 57.0% | 1,040 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Private, 4 years four-years | 1.95 miles | $44,200 | 5,219 | 59% | 13 to 1 | $26,424 | 66.0% | 1,180 |
| Neecee's Barber College Abilene, TX Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.71 miles | $13,390 | 32 | 35% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $27,180 | 10,131 | 49% | 16 to 1 | $20,178 | 71.0% | 1,107 |