Higher Education

There are approximately 28 four-year colleges and universities within 50 miles of Flower Mound, including the University of North Texas (40,806 students, spring 2022), and Texas Woman's University (16,326 students, fall 2021), both located in Denton. In addition, there are approximately 20 two-year/community colleges within 50 miles of Flower Mound.

North Central Texas College (NCTC) has a 32,000-square-foot extension campus in Flower Mound's Parker Square. The fall 2018 enrollment at the Flower Mound campus was nearly 2,000 students.

Additionally, Midwestern State University, a partner to NCTC, recently completed construction of a 30,000 square-foot campus in the same development, which allows students the opportunity to complete their four-year degree right here in Flower Mound.

 More than 85 percent of the adult population has had post-secondary education, offering employers some of the highest skilled workers in the North Texas area.

Educational Attainment (25+)

Source: Esri, 2022This pie chart shows the educational attainment of the population over 25 years old in Flower Mound.

  • In Flower Mound, 0.9 percent of residents 25 years and older have less than a 9th grade education. 
  • In Flower Mound, 1.5 percent of residents 25 years and older have a 9th to 12th grade (no diploma) education.
  • In Flower Mound, 11.5 percent of residents 25 years and older are a high school graduate or have a GED.
  • In Flower Mound, 14.9 percent of residents 25 years and older have some college (no degree).
  • In Flower Mound, 7.0 percent of residents 25 years and older have an associate degree.
  • In Flower Mound, 42.2 percent of residents 25 years and older have a bachelor's degree. 
  • In Flower Mound, 22.0 percent of residents 25 years and older have a graduate or professional degree.