Garland, Texas (TX) Colleges and Universities

Garland, Texas, an eastern suburb of Dallas, offers numerous options for higher education with more than 50 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities located within 25 miles. Some of the largest schools in the immediate area include Richland College in Dallas, the University of Texas in Richardson and Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

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Colleges and Universities near Garland, Texas

Richland College in Dallas, Texas

Richland College is a part of the Dallas County Community College District, a college system that includes seven colleges in the Dallas, TX, area. This school is located just over six miles northwest of Garland and offers both certificates and associate's degree programs. Popular majors include accounting, business administration and teaching assistant studies. Richland College was the first community college in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which is awarded by the Department of Commerce.

Contact Information

Address: 12800 Abrams Rd., Dallas, TX 75243
Phone Number: (972) 238-6106

The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX

Located in Richardson, TX, approximately seven miles north of Garland, the University of Texas at Dallas is a 4-year comprehensive research institution offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university was founded in 1961 and initially offered graduate degrees exclusively. It has grown to include nearly 15,000 students, over 9,000 of whom are undergraduates. Of the 125 programs available, some of the most popular majors include business, psychology and biology. Research is a core focus of the university, with more than 25 research centers and a large annual research endowment.

Contact Information

Address: 800 West Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX 75080
Phone Number: (972) 883-2111

Southern Methodist University

A private institution located in central Dallas, Southern Methodist University confers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in the humanities, business, arts, education, communications, theology and law. Additional campuses are located in Plano, TX and Taos, NM. The school is consistently rated by U.S. News and World Report in the top third on its national universities list. Competitive intercollegiate athletics, numerous student clubs and other organizations provide options for an active campus student life.

Contact Information

Address: 6425 Boaz St., Dallas, TX 75275
Phone Number: (214) 768-2000

List of Largest Colleges and Universities near Garland, Texas

College/University	Student Population	Institution Type
Collin County Community College District	21,000	2-year, Public
Richland College	15,917	2-year, Public
The University of Texas at Dallas	14,913	4-year, Public
Brookhaven College	11,173	2-year, Public
Southern Methodist University	10,965	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Eastfield College	10,501	2-year, Public
North Lake College	10,174	2-year, Public
El Centro College	8,114	2-year, Public
Mountain View College	7,126	2-year, Public
Dallas Baptist University	5,297	4-year, Private not-for-profit
Cedar Valley College	5,223	2-year, Public
DeVry University - Texas	4,105	4-year, Private for-profit
University of Dallas	2,977	4-year, Private not-for-profit
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas	2,461	4-year, Public
Dallas Theological Seminary	2,024	4-year, Private not-for-profit
The Art Institute of Dallas	1,857	4-year, primarily associate's, Private for-profit
Amberton University	1,562	4-year, Private not-for-profit
University of Phoenix - Dallas Fort Worth Campus	1,482	4-year, Private for-profit
Remington College - Dallas Campus	1,417	2-year, Private for-profit
Everest College - Dallas	1,333	2-year, Private for-profit