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Austin Community College District

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
On-time graduation rate 9%

Located in Austin, Texas, Austin CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Austin Community College District is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Austin Community College District is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Austin CC is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Texas is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Austin CC is reported to be 9%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,580

Cost of attendance at Austin Community College District in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,590

Cost of attendance at Austin Community College District in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 42 of freshman students at Austin Community College District received on average $8,751 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,751
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 817 34% $7,241 $5,915,522
Other Federal Grant 905 38% $8,039 $7,274,958
State Grant/Scholarships 276 12% $2,827 $780,345
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 456 19% $1,295 $590,676
Total Grant & Scholarships 988 42% $8,751 $8,645,979

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Austin Community College District students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Austin Community College District students is 8.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 9.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 8.4%.

8.9%

  • asian 13.9% 12 students
  • African American 7.6% 9 students
  • white 8.4% 75 students
  • unknown 11.2% 9 students
  • hispanic 9.3% 65 students
  • International Students 11.2% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 5.4% 6 students

Service Offerings

Austin Community College District provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Austin Community College District offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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