How many colleges are in Texas?

There's no single definitive answer to how many colleges are in Texas, as it depends on how you define "college." The number varies depending on whether you include:

* Public vs. Private: Texas has numerous public universities, community colleges, and private colleges and universities.

* Two-year vs. Four-year: Community colleges (two-year) are distinct from four-year universities.

* Accredited vs. Unaccredited: Only accredited institutions are generally considered legitimate colleges.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board oversees higher education in the state, but even their numbers can be interpreted differently depending on the criteria used. You'll find numbers ranging from well over 100 to several hundred, depending on the inclusion criteria. Therefore, there's no single, universally accepted number.