Higher Education
Snyder has remarkable resources for those pursuing higher education. There are plenty of opportunities for those seeking a degree or aiming to enhance their skill set through certification in their trade.
- High School graduates can look to the future with confidence and much less financial stress since area students can earn free tuition at Western Texas College.
- WTC offers three rewarding opportunity tracks: a two-year degree that segues seamlessly into a four-year university program, a two-year degree that provides immediate career opportunities, and certifications that offer accelerated skills enhancement.
- Located only 86 miles from Snyder, Texas Tech University is the only campus in Texas that is home to a major university, a law school, and a medical school.
- The University’s 37,000 students can choose their academic and career path from TTU’s 12 academic colleges offering programs for more than 150 different undergraduate degrees, 100 graduate degrees, and 50 doctoral degrees.
- A private Christian college located within a short driving distance from Snyder.
- LCU ensures a small, personal class size, a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, outstanding faculty and mentors, over 65 exceptional academic programs, and financial assistance awards to approximately 90% of its students.
- Located in Abilene, McMurry University holds high academic standing while also offering a flourishing social environment for students. McMurry has 40+ clubs and organizations and 21 intercollegiate sports. In addition, students are engaged with the community and average 24,000 hours of annual service.
- 77% of MU’s professors have achieved the highest degree in their academic discipline.
- Abilene’s HSU offers 50 undergraduate degree programs and 15 graduate programs.
- Hardin-Simmons University creates a personal education experience with a ratio of 1 professor for every 12 students.
- ACU is one of the largest private universities in the southwest and offers 164 areas of study, including three doctoral programs.
- Abilene Christian University’s remarkable post-graduate success sets it apart from many area schools. Graduates employed or enrolled in graduate/professional school six months after graduation (2019): 96%.
Western Texas College
- High School graduates can look to the future with confidence and much less financial stress since area students can earn free tuition at Western Texas College.
- WTC offers three rewarding opportunity tracks: a two-year degree that segues seamlessly into a four-year university program, a two-year degree that provides immediate career opportunities, and certifications that offer accelerated skills enhancement.
Texas Tech University
- Located only 86 miles from Snyder, Texas Tech University is the only campus in Texas that is home to a major university, a law school, and a medical school.
- The University’s 37,000 students can choose their academic and career path from TTU’s 12 academic colleges offering programs for more than 150 different undergraduate degrees, 100 graduate degrees, and 50 doctoral degrees.
Lubbock Christian University
- A private Christian college located within a short driving distance from Snyder.
- LCU ensures a small, personal class size, a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, outstanding faculty and mentors, over 65 exceptional academic programs, and financial assistance awards to approximately 90% of its students.
McMurry University
- Located in Abilene, McMurry University holds high academic standing while also offering a flourishing social environment for students. McMurry has 40+ clubs and organizations and 21 intercollegiate sports. In addition, students are engaged with the community and average 24,000 hours of annual service.
- 77% of MU’s professors have achieved the highest degree in their academic discipline.
Hardin-Simmons University
- Abilene’s HSU offers 50 undergraduate degree programs and 15 graduate programs.
- Hardin-Simmons University creates a personal education experience with a ratio of 1 professor for every 12 students.
Abilene Christian University
- ACU is one of the largest private universities in the southwest and offers 164 areas of study, including three doctoral programs.
- Abilene Christian University’s remarkable post-graduate success sets it apart from many area schools. Graduates employed or enrolled in graduate/professional school six months after graduation (2019): 96%.
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