The Austin Community College (ACC) District enrolls more than 44,000 credit students, with an additional 15,000 students enrolled in noncredit classes. ACC is the open door to higher education and training for Central Texas, offering 235 degrees and certificates plus a wide range of other educational choices that meet the needs of residents and employers in an eight-county service area.
ACC is the leading source of transfer students to the University of Texas-Austin and Texas State University-San Marcos, and the No. 1 choice for high school graduates and adults who enter college. A Unique Mission ACC provides educational programs and support services that produce the backbone of the local workforce—university transfer for students seeking bachelor’s degrees, workforce associate degrees and certificates for students seeking technical careers, foundation studies for students who are not yet college-ready, and Continuing Education for students seeking personal and professional development as well as Customized Training for employers. Achieving & Excelling Students come to ACC for a variety of reasons—to transfer to a university, directly enter the workforce, get a promotion, become college-ready, or just have fun and grow personally.
Below are a few ways ACC recognizes student success. See the Student Success page for others.
- Transfer students perform as well and often better than their peers at UT and Texas State.
- Workforce graduates earn some of the highest licensure pass rates in Texas for Registered Nursing, Radiology, Emergency Medical Services, and Massage Therapy, among other programs.
- Students taking the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam are routinely in the top 10 among Texas’ two-year and four-year colleges and universities.
For Veterans: A Guide to College Success
Veterans face a number of challenges after serving in the military. Returning to civilian life can be a difficult adjustment. Fortunately, veterans have access to resources that can help them navigate these challenges. These include student support services for soldiers who want to get a degree. Read more.
Important Information
Friendly and knowledgeable support for a successful transition to college life.
Austin Community College wants you to achieve the college and career goals you have set for yourself. Our Veteran Affairs specialists will help you navigate the college enrollment process and enjoy the full value of your active duty or veteran’s educational benefits.
Beginning Fall 2015, Chapter 33 Post 9-11 GI Bill® veterans that are not 100% eligible for the benefit as per their Certificate of Eligibility and are not using the Texas Hazlewood Exemption to pay for unmet tuition will be required to pay tuition in full or engage in the college payment plan before their next tuition payment deadline. Failure to exercise either one of these options will result in the loss of all classes. When the college receives tuition payment from VA Regional Processing Office in Oklahoma, any tuition credit will be refunded to the student.
The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and/or VA educational benefits. You can access a personalized data sheet by visiting the THECB Net Price Calculator and selecting Austin Community College. Additional financial information can be found at the NCES College Navigator site.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.va.gov/education/.
Veteran Education Excellence Gold Award
The Texas Veterans Commission has awarded ACC’s Veterans Affairs Department the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award, the highest honor a college or university can receive. This award recognizes the excellent services that the Veterans Resource Center provides to veterans to support them on their educational journey. Learn more about the award.
