The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Texas are comprised of approximately 54.31% (2026).
The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Texas are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Completion Rate Range: 2%
100%
Avg. Completion Rate: 40%
Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students Comparison Over Years (2007-2025)
Community College Completion Rates in Texas (2026)
College
Completion Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Texas Healthtech Institute
Private, for profit
Completion Rate: 83.00%
9615 College Street
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 866-0555
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 866-0555
Rank: #22.
Western Technical College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 73.00%
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 566-9621
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 566-9621
Rank: #33.
Western Technical College ![Western Technical College Photo - The East (main) Campus is housed in a 150,000 square ft. facility on 13 acres. The facility comfortably accommodates classrooms and shops for the following programs: Advanced Welding, Automotive Technology, Bachelor in Business Administration, Diesel Mechanics, Commercial Driver Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Refrigeration/HVAC Technology. Our main campus also features a Learning Resource Center, student computer labs, restaurant and a Matco Tool store.]( "Western Technical College Photo - The East (main) Campus is housed in a 150,000 square ft. facility on 13 acres. The facility comfortably accommodates classrooms and shops for the following programs: Advanced Welding, Automotive Technology, Bachelor in Business Administration, Diesel Mechanics, Commercial Driver Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Refrigeration/HVAC Technology. Our main campus also features a Learning Resource Center, student computer labs, restaurant and a Matco Tool store.")
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 70.00%
9624 Plaza Circle
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
Rank: #44.
Completion Rate: 66.00%
4803 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 428-2000
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 428-2000
Rank: #55.
Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health
Private not-for-profit
Completion Rate: 50.00%
1919 Frankford Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79407
(806) 725-8900
Lubbock, TX 79407
(806) 725-8900
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Clarendon College
Public
Completion Rate: 45.00%
1122 College Drive
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3571
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3571
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Vista College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 45.00%
6101 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-8031
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-8031
Rank: #88.
Lone Star College System
Public
Completion Rate: 43.00%
5000 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(832) 813-6500
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(832) 813-6500
Rank: #99.
Galveston College
Public
Completion Rate: 41.09%
4015 Ave Q
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 944-1220
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 944-1220
Rank: #1010.
Remington College-Fort Worth Campus
Private not-for-profit
Completion Rate: 41.00%
5555 Rufe Snow Drive, Suite 150
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 451-0011
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 451-0011
Rank: #1111.
Panola College
Public
Completion Rate: 37.00%
1109 W Panola Street
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2000
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2000
Rank: #1212.
Laredo College
Public
Completion Rate: 36.60%
West End Washington St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 721-5140
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 721-5140
Rank: #1313.
College of the Mainland
Public
Completion Rate: 28.00%
1200 Amburn Road
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 938-1211
Texas City, TX 77591
(409) 938-1211
Rank: #1414.
San Antonio College
Public
Completion Rate: 26.00%
1819 N. Main Ave.,
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 486-0000
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 486-0000
Rank: #1515.
Grayson College
Public
Completion Rate: 24.48%
6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 415-2592
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 415-2592
Rank: #1616.
Completion Rate: 24.00%
100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-6200
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-6200
Rank: #1717.
Completion Rate: 16.15%
3452 Spur 399
McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 881-5790
McKinney, TX 75069
(972) 881-5790
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Del Mar College
Public
Completion Rate: 13.00%
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-1200
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-1200
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Completion Rate: 13.00%
8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 998-6150
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 998-6150
Rank: #2020.
Completion Rate: 11.00%
6101 Highland Campus Drive
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
Rank: #2121.
Weatherford College
Public
Completion Rate: 6.00%
225 College Park Drive
Weatherford, TX 76086
(800) 287-5471
Weatherford, TX 76086
(800) 287-5471
Rank: #2222.
Richland College ![Richland College Photo]( "Richland College Photo")
Public
Completion Rate: 5.00%
12800 Abrams Rd.
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 238-6100
Dallas, TX 75243
(972) 238-6100
Rank: #2323.
Odessa College
Public
Completion Rate: 4.00%
201 W University Blvd
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 335-6400
Odessa, TX 79764
(432) 335-6400
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Brookhaven College
Public
Completion Rate: 3.00%
3939 Valley View Ln
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
(972) 860-4700
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
(972) 860-4700
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Eastfield College
Public
Completion Rate: 3.00%
3737 Motley Dr
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 860-7100
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 860-7100
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Mountain View College
Public
Completion Rate: 3.00%
4849 West Illinois Ave.
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-8680
Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 860-8680
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
North Lake College
Public
Completion Rate: 3.00%
5001 North MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 273-3000
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 273-3000
Rank: #2828.
Cedar Valley College
Public
Completion Rate: 2.00%
3030 North Dallas Ave
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 860-8201
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 860-8201
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Dallas College
Public
Completion Rate: 1.00%
1601 Botham Jean Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 669-6400
Dallas, TX 75215
(972) 669-6400
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 1.00%
12135 Bissonnet Ste E
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 495-0078
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 495-0078
Rank: #3131.
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.87%
1911 Antoine Drive
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 683-3817
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 683-3817
Rank: #3232.
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.85%
4669 Southwest Fwy Ste 100
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 629-1500
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 629-1500
Rank: #3333.
College of Health Care Professions
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.77%
2616 S. Loop West Suite 201
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 664-5300
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 664-5300
Rank: #3434.
Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.77%
935 N. Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 437-7500
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 437-7500
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service ![Dallas Institute of Funeral Service Photo - Lovely Campus]( "Dallas Institute of Funeral Service Photo - Lovely Campus")
Private not-for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.75%
3909 S Buckner Blvd
Dallas, TX 75227
(214) 388-5466
Dallas, TX 75227
(214) 388-5466
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students?
The Texas average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is 54.31% for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Texas?
The schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in Texas include Texas Healthtech Institute, Western Technical College and Western Technical College.
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