Colleges · Abilene
Colleges in Abilene, TX
Abilene is home to 3 colleges with about 6,066 students on campus. The largest is Abilene Christian University, the most selective McMurry University (admits 57%).
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
3degree-granting, in Abilene
Students on campus
6,066fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Abilene Christian University3,545 on campus
Most selective
McMurry Universityadmits 57% of applicants
Lowest net price
Hardin-Simmons University$19,555 a year after aid
Every college
All 3 colleges in Abilene
Abilene Christian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 3,545 on campus
66%admitted$26knet price59%graduate$56kearnings
Hardin-Simmons UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,509 on campus
90%admitted$20knet price46%graduate$55kearnings
McMurry UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,012 on campus
57%admitted$20knet price44%graduate$49kearnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Abilene: Texas College of Cosmetology-Abilene, Neecee's Barber College (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Abilene
0 more colleges are within 30 miles of Abilene.
Hardin-Simmons UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Abilene1.5 mi1,509 studentsMcMurry UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Abilene1.8 mi1,012 studentsAbilene Christian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Abilene1.9 mi3,545 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Abilene. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.