Austin Community College District SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Austin Community College, the 100% acceptance rate means your main strategy is choosing the right program and staying on track to enroll. Since testing is optional, use SAT or ACT prep only if it supports placement, transfer plans, or another college on your list.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Austin Community College District facts and stats
Austin Community College District enrolls 39,727 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Austin Community College has a 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its size and location reflect a large community college environment in Austin.
Austin, TX

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Key Austin Community College District application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
May 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Austin Community College is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use summer and fall retakes to improve your superscore before choosing the latest fall test date that will report scores in time for the Early Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Austin Community College is a public college with in-state tuition of $2,010 and out-of-state tuition of $10,050. About 37% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is May 1 for students planning their financial aid steps.

Austin Community College’s out-of-state tuition is $10,050, while in-state tuition is $2,010. Room and board is listed at $18,240, so students living away from home should plan for costs beyond tuition. About 37% of students receive financial aid, meaning many families will see final costs depend on their aid eligibility and living arrangements.
Student life at Austin Community College District
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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