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PopularPublicThe University of Texas at Austin
Public flagship research university - Founded 1883
Tuition
$11,678 - $41,070/yr
Acceptance
29%
Students
53,000+
Flagship of the University of Texas System and one of the largest universities in the United States. UT Austin is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the country, with elite programs in engineering, business (McCombs), and law.
PopularPrivateSt. Edward's University
Private Catholic liberal arts university - Founded 1885
Tuition
$51,380/yr
Acceptance
85%
Students
4,500+
Private Catholic liberal arts university founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross. Known for its hilltop South Austin campus, small classes, and strong undergraduate teaching in business, communication, and the sciences.
PrivateConcordia University Texas
Private Lutheran liberal arts university - Founded 1926
Tuition
$35,950/yr
Acceptance
78%
Students
2,400+
Private Lutheran university located on a 437-acre nature preserve in Northwest Austin. Concordia offers a Christ-centered liberal arts education with strong programs in nursing, business, and education, both on-campus and online.
PrivateHuston-Tillotson University
Private historically black university (HBCU) - Founded 1875
Tuition
$16,282/yr
Acceptance
74%
Students
1,100+
Austin's oldest institution of higher education and its only Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Huston-Tillotson is a private, four-year liberal arts university in East Austin, affiliated with the United Methodist Church and UNCF.
PopularNewUniversity of Austin (UATX)
Private non-profit university (new) - Founded 2021
Tuition
$32,000/yr
Acceptance
Highly selective (limited cohort)
Students
100+
A new private non-profit university founded in 2021 with a focus on open inquiry, civil discourse, and a classical liberal arts curriculum. UATX is independent and accredited as a candidate institution; its inaugural undergraduate class enrolled in 2024.
PopularCommunity CollegeAustin Community College (ACC)
Public community college - Founded 1972
Tuition
$2,550 - $11,550/yr
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
70,000+
Public community college serving Central Texas with 11 campuses. ACC offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training at the lowest tuition in the region, plus structured transfer pathways to UT Austin, Texas State, and other 4-year universities.
PublicTexas State University (San Marcos)
Public research university (Austin metro) - Founded 1899
Tuition
$11,280 - $23,900/yr
Acceptance
88%
Students
38,000+
Major public research university in San Marcos, 30 miles south of downtown Austin. Texas State is part of the Austin metro higher-ed landscape and a popular alternative to UT Austin for in-state students.
Liberal ArtsSouthwestern University (Georgetown)
Private liberal arts university (Austin metro) - Founded 1840
Tuition
$51,810/yr
Acceptance
53%
Students
1,500+
Oldest university in Texas (chartered 1840), a highly-regarded private liberal arts college in Georgetown, just north of Austin. Known for a strong pre-med and pre-law pipeline and a 9:1 student-faculty ratio.
Programs Available in Austin
Undergraduate, graduate, MBA, law, online and community college pathways.
Undergraduate (Bachelor's)
Four-year Bachelor's degrees in Austin TX. From UT Austin (53,000 students) to small liberal arts colleges like St. Edward's and Southwestern. Compare admissions, tuition and majors.
Offered by: The University of Texas at Austin, St. Edward's University, Concordia University Texas +4 more
Graduate (Master's & PhD)
Master's and PhD programs in Austin. UT Austin and Texas State offer doctoral research; St. Edward's, Concordia and Texas State have professional Master's tracks in business, education and nursing.
Offered by: The University of Texas at Austin, St. Edward's University, Concordia University Texas +1 more
MBA Programs
Full-time, evening and Executive MBA programs in Austin. McCombs (UT Austin) is the flagship; St. Edward's Munday School and Concordia offer accelerated and online tracks.
Offered by: The University of Texas at Austin, St. Edward's University, Concordia University Texas +1 more
Law Schools
The University of Texas at Austin School of Law is the only ABA-accredited law school in Austin and consistently ranks in the US News top 20. Compare J.D., LL.M. and dual-degree options.
Offered by: The University of Texas at Austin
Online Programs
Online Bachelor's, Master's and certificate programs from accredited Austin universities. Concordia, UT Austin (via UT Online) and ACC offer fully online tracks.
Offered by: Concordia University Texas, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin Community College
Community College & Transfer
Affordable 2-year associate degrees and structured transfer pathways to UT Austin and Texas State via Austin Community College (ACC). $85/credit for in-district students.
Offered by: Austin Community College
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Tuition at a Glance
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The University of Texas at Austin
Public - Acceptance 29%
In-state $11,678 / Out-of-state $41,070
St. Edward's University
Private - Acceptance 85%
$51,380 / year
Concordia University Texas
Private - Acceptance 78%
$35,950 / year
Huston-Tillotson University
Private - Acceptance 74%
$16,282 / year
University of Austin (UATX)
New - Acceptance Highly selective (limited cohort)
$32,000 / year
Austin Community College (ACC)
Community College - Acceptance Open admission
In-district $85/credit (~$2,550/yr)
Texas State University (San Marcos)
Public - Acceptance 88%
In-state $11,280 / Out-of-state $23,900
Southwestern University (Georgetown)
Liberal Arts - Acceptance 53%
$51,810 / year
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“My daughter was deciding between St. Edward's and Southwestern. This site laid out class sizes, tuition, acceptance rates and religious affiliation clearly. We toured both, she chose Southwestern. Great independent guide.”
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