The Best Austin Colleges

Austin, Texas area Colleges

There are 8 ranked colleges within the Austin city limits and 10 colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 135,984 students. If you're looking for a large school, The University of Texas at Austin enrolls the most students with 129 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Austin Community College District offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the Austin area at $2,010 per year.

The top rated college in the area is The University of Texas at Austin which is ranked #105 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

Also explore Austin area public, private, four year, public four year, community and junior colleges.

The Austin area is home to popular nationally ranked institutions like The University of Texas at Austin, Southwestern University and Saint Edward's University.
Austin, TX within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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The University of Texas at Austin
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Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#16 Best Public Universities in America

  • 53,082enrollment
  • $18,036net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1490SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

2 miles from Austin

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Southwestern University
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Georgetown, TX

Southwestern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,457enrollment
  • $30,687net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

23 miles from Austin

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Saint Edward's University
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Austin, TX

Saint Edward's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,309enrollment
  • $28,351net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1235SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.53Estimated Avg GPA

5 miles from Austin

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Texas State University
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San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Public 4 Year

9 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 38,722enrollment
  • $15,307net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

31 miles from Austin

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Concordia University Texas
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Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,614enrollment
  • $23,621net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 860-1100SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

9 miles from Austin

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Austin Community College District
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Austin, TX

Austin Community College District

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 35,600enrollment
  • $3,502net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Austin

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Huston Tillotson University
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HBCU
Austin, TX

Huston Tillotson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,029enrollment
  • $19,638net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 840-1000SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.92Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

4 miles from Austin

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Virginia College Austin
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Austin, TX
 

Virginia College Austin

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 511enrollment
  • $27,719net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Austin

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University of Phoenix Austin Campus
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Austin, Texas
 

University of Phoenix Austin Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 531enrollment
  • $19,149net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Austin

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National American University Austin
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Austin, TX
 

National American University Austin

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 129enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

10 miles from Austin

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