List of colleges and universities in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex explained
The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is a metropolitan statistical area consisting of two metropolitan divisions: Dallas - Plano - Irving and Fort Worth - Arlington, within the state of Texas, US. The Metroplex is home to several institutions of higher learning, including:[1] [2] [3] [4]
Public universities
Private universities
Private universities| Institution | Enrollment | Location | Mascot | Athletic Affiliation
(Conference) |
|---|
| Southern Methodist University | 11,643 | University Park | Mustangs | NCAA Division I FBS
(ACC) |
| Texas Christian University | 10,394 | Fort Worth | Horned Frogs | NCAA Division I FBS
(Big 12) |
Dallas Baptist University | 5,445 | Dallas | Patriots | NCAA Division II
(Lone Star)
Non–Football, compete in the Missouri Valley Conference at the Division I level for baseball |
| Texas Wesleyan University | 3,378 | Fort Worth | Rams | NAIA
(Sooner) |
| Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | 2,674 | Fort Worth | No Mascot | No Athletics
(N/A) |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | 2,601 | Dallas | No Mascot | No Athletics
(N/A) |
| University of Dallas | 2,387 | Irving | Crusaders | NCAA Division III
(SCAC)
Non–Football, compete in Texas Rugby Union at the Division II level for Rugby |
| Nelson University | 2,012 | Waxahachie | Lions | NAIA NCCAA
(Sooner) |
| Amberton University | 1,452 | Garland | No Mascot | No Athletics
(N/A) |
| Southwestern Adventist University | 800 | Keene | No Mascot | No Athletics
(N/A) |
| The King's University | 650 | Southlake | No Mascot | No Athletics
(N/A) |
| Northwood University | 534 | Cedar Hill | Timberwolves | No Athletics
(N/A) |
| Dallas Christian College | 336 | Farmers Branch | Crusaders | NCCAA Division II
(ACCA)
Non-Football |
| Arlington Baptist University | 220 | Arlington | Patriots | NCCAA Division II
(ACCA)
Non-Football |
| Criswell College | 198 | Dallas | No Mascot | No Athletics
(N/A) |
| Dallas International University | 150 | Dallas | Chamicuro Tigers | No Athletics
(N/A) | |
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Community colleges
Community Colleges| Institution | Enrollment | Location | Mascot | Athletic Affiliation |
|---|
| Dallas College |
| Brookhaven College | 11,000 | Farmers Branch | Bears | NJCAA
(Metro Athletic Conference) |
| Cedar Valley College | 6,000 | Lancaster | Suns | NJCAA
(Metro Athletic Conference) |
| Eastfield College | 14,214 | Mesquite | Harvesters | NJCAA
(Metro Athletic Conference) |
| El Centro College | 12,028 | Dallas | Chaparrals | No Athletics
(N/A) |
| Mountain View College | 8,638 | Dallas | Lions | NJCAA
(Metro Athletic Conference) |
| North Lake College | 10,570 | Irving | Blazers | NJCAA
(Metro Athletic Conference) |
| Richland College | 20,000 | Dallas | Thunderducks | NJCAA
(Metro Athletic Conference) |
| Other Community Colleges |
| Collin College | 55,000 | Collin County and Rockwall County | Cougars | NJCAA
(NTJCAC) |
| Tarrant County College | 50,000 | Tarrant County | Trailblazers | No Athletics
(N/A) |
| North Central Texas College | 10,327 | Denton County and surrounding areas (based in Gainesville) | Lions | NJCAA
(NTJCAC) |
| Navarro College | 9,230 | Ellis County and surrounding areas (based in Corsicana) | Bulldogs | NJCAA
(Southwest) |
| Trinity Valley Community College | 7,743 | Kaufman County and surrounding areas (based in Athens) | Cardinals | NJCAA
(Southwest) |
| Weatherford College | 6,000 | Parker County and surrounding areas | Coyotes | NJCAA
(NTJCAC) |
| Paris Junior College | 5,000 | Hunt County and surrounding areas (based in Paris) | Dragons | NJCAA
(Southwest) |
| Hill College | 4,236 | Johnson County and surrounding areas (based in Hillsboro) | Rebels | NJCAA
(NTJCAC) |
|
Career based institutions
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Higher Education. Say Yes to Dallas. en-US. 2019-10-28.
- Web site: 2020 Best Colleges in Dallas–Fort Worth Area. Niche. en. 2019-10-28.
- Web site: Education City of Dallas Office of Economic Development. www.dallasecodev.org. 2019-10-28.
- Web site: Education Fort Worth Chamber Economic Development. www.fortworthecodev.com. 2019-10-28.
