Higher Education

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

900 College St., Belton TX 76513

254-295-8642 https://www.umhb.edu

The University of Mary Hardin–Baylor is a private Christian university in Belton. UMHB was chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845 as Baylor Female College. It is best known for producing educators, nurses, business leaders and missionaries.

Baylor University

1311 S 5th St., Waco, TX 76706

800-229-5678 https//www.baylor.edu

Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution in Waco. The University enrolls more than 20,000 students. It was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers.

Texas A&M Central Texas

1001 Leadership Pl., Killeen, TX 76549

254-279-0421 https://www.tamuct.edu

Texas A&M University–Central Texas is a public university in Killeen. It is one of the newest members of The Texas A&M University System. Founded in 1999 as a branch of Tarleton State University, it became an independent member of the Texas A&M University System in September 2009.

Southwestern University

1001 E University Ave., Georgetown, TX 78626

512-863-6511 https://www.southwestern.edu

Southwestern University is a private liberal arts college in Georgetown. Formed in 1873 from a revival of collegiate charters granted in 1840, Southwestern is the oldest college or university in Texas.

Central Texas College

6200 W Central Texas Expy., Killeen, TX 76549

254-526-7161 https://www.ctcd.edu

Central Texas College is a community college in Killeen. Founded in 1965, it has branch campuses in Europe and on military installations across the United States.

Texas State Technical College

3801 Campus Dr., Waco, TX 76705

254-799-3611 https://www.tstc.edu

Texas State Technical College of Waco is a public technical college in Waco. It was founded in 1965 as the James Connally Technical Institute of Texas A&M University.

McLennan Community College Waco

1400 College Dr., Waco, TX 76708

254-299-8000 https://www.mclennan.edu/pathways

McLennan Community College is a public community college in McLennan County. Located in Waco, it opened in 1965. The campus now serves about 9,000 students and has more than 700 employees. It is governed by a Board of Trustees elected from singlemember districts in the county.

Temple College

2600 S 1st St., Temple, TX 76504

254-298-8282 https://www.templejc.edu

Recognized as a national leader among community colleges, Temple College offers top-quality education at three locations in Central Texas, as well as online classes.

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