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Plano Colleges and Schools

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Plano; see particularly Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Carrollton, Mesquite, and Farmers Branch colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Texas Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Plano is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • Housing and buildings in Plano tend to be newer than most.

Plano Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Collin County Community College District
4800 Preston Park Blvd.
Plano, Texas 75093

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, general studies, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, registered nursing, real estate, business, hospitality management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 20,143 students, 12,151 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Carrollton Colleges3109,576413 
Dallas Colleges391,188,58054,1674,533
Farmers Branch Colleges127,50811,059 
Garland Colleges5215,7681,711 
Mesquite Colleges2124,52310,735 
Richardson Colleges591,80214,5563,950

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