What's the most affordable college in Austin?

Of the 13 colleges listed on this page, Austin Community College District reports the lowest published in-state tuition at $2,550 per year. That is the sticker price before aid; net price after grants can rank colleges differently, so compare both.

Can I commute to college from Austin?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the Austin metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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Colleges in Austin, TX

CampusPin lists 13 colleges and universities in or near Austin, Texas, 8 universities and 5 community colleges, with 2 public and 11 private institutions.

Austin is anchored by UT Austin (one of the largest U.S. flagships), St. Edward's, and the Austin Community College system.

Austin colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment: The University of Texas at Austin
Lowest published tuition: Austin Community College District ($2,550)
Published tuition range: $2,550–$51,384
Most selective: The University of Texas at Austin (27% accept.)
Public / private: 2 public · 11 private
4-year / 2-year: 8 universities · 5 community colleges

Among the 13 colleges listed here, The University of Texas at Austin is the largest by enrollment; Austin Community College District has the lowest published in-state tuition at $2,550; The University of Texas at Austin is the most selective at a 27% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.

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Data sources & methodology

College listings for Austin, Texas are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Institutional websites
Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.

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