Baylor University in Waco, Texas, is a private Baptist university, and a nationally ranked liberal arts institution. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor is the oldest, continually operating university in the state. Though 80 percent of our students come from within Texas, we are home to students from all 50 states, and 80 countries. More on Baylor University…

McLennan Community College (MCC) offers a high-quality education at an affordable cost. Students choose MCC because they want to meet occupational requirements, develop intellectual abilities and increase their future earning power. An impressive 86 percent of students say they would recommend the college to others, compared with the 77 percent national average. More about MCC…

TSTC Waco is committed to providing you with a highly specialized and advanced technical education that can lead to great career opportunities. TSTC offers technical associate degrees, certificate programs, and workforce mastery skills that give our students a competitive edge in the job market. Our students gain extensive hands-on experience in laboratories learning by doing, spending nearly 60 percent of their time working with the tools, technology and equipment they will use in their future careers. More on Texas State Technical College…

The Waco Independent School District is a mid-sized district serving the many different needs of more than 15,000 students throughout the city. Waco ISD schools offer a family-like atmosphere and small school feel for students ages three through high school. More about Waco Independent School District…

Midway ISD is a 4A school district located in the city of Waco, the heart of central Texas. It also includes the neighboring communities of Woodway, Speegleville, and Hewitt. The total population for the Waco metropolitan area is 213,517. Just 90 miles from Dallas, Texas and 100 miles from Austin, Texas, Waco is the 26th largest city in Texas. More on Midway Independent School District…