The Best Austin Public Colleges

Austin, Texas area Colleges

There are 1 ranked public colleges within the Austin city limits and 2 public colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 91,804 students. If you're looking for a large school, The University of Texas at Austin enrolls the most students with 38,722 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Texas State University offers the lowest tuition for public colleges in the Austin area at $8,606 per year.

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

The Austin area is home to popular nationally ranked public institutions like The University of Texas at Austin.
Austin, TX within 50 miles Public 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

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#16 Best Public Universities in America

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

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2 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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