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 134,854 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 #87 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 and Southwestern University.


10 results

The University of Texas at Austin
T
Austin, TX
The University of Texas at Austin

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,991enrollment
  • $16,892net price
  • 29%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1500SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.8Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

2 miles from Austin

Southwestern University
S
Georgetown, TX
Southwestern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,504enrollment
  • $29,830net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

23 miles from Austin

Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX
Texas State University

Public 4 Year

8 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,864enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

31 miles from Austin

Concordia University Texas
C
Austin, TX
Concordia University Texas

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,137enrollment
  • $26,362net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 885-1150SAT range
  • 15-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 12

9 miles from Austin

Austin Community College District
A
Austin, TX
Austin Community College District

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 35,609enrollment
  • $4,822net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

5 miles from Austin

Huston Tillotson University
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HBCU
Austin, TX
Huston Tillotson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,001enrollment
  • $14,375net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
  • 2.92Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

4 miles from Austin

Saint Edward's University
S
Austin, TX
Saint Edward's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,577enrollment
  • $30,072net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.53Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

5 miles from Austin

Virginia College Austin
V
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

University of Phoenix Austin Campus
P
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

National American University Austin
N
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