Austin Community College District

ACC is a traditional community college with 11 campuses in the Austin, Texas area and an online school with remote degree options. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports that over half of its students (58%) study entirely online. 

Some may consider ACC a good school based on its affordability. According to College Scorecard, its average annual cost is $1,900 less than the midpoint for other two-year institutions. However, its 12% graduation rate is 20% lower than its competitors. 

Prospective students at ACC should also consider its accreditation, which means a third-party agency has evaluated its programs and faculty. ACC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees, and certificates. 

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ACC is best known to accelerate students' journeys to pursue higher level degrees at four-year institutions or jump right into a career. The online fast track career certificates can be completed entirely online and teaches technical skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Furthermore, all of ACC's online associate degrees provide half of the credits needed to transfer to a bachelor's degree at state universities in Texas.

The highest earning degree at ACC is the Certificate in Accounting, where graduates can earn a median annual salary of $89,900, according to College Scorecard. This program features specializations in Bookkeeper and Quickbooks. The next highest earning degree is the Certificate in Computer Information Technology, with a specialization in Computer Programming. Graduates of this program can expect an annual median salary of $76,600. 

Students can also check OnlineU's Salary Score, a proprietary metric that compares alumni salaries from different schools using the same degree. ACC is ranked as the best online community college in Texas, with a Salary Score of 78 out of 100. 

ACC has an open admissions policy based on College Scorecard data. This means that 100% of students who apply are accepted for enrollment. 

ACC does not have a minimum GPA requirement. However, students must possess a high school diploma, certificate of high school completion, High School Equivalent, or GED. Knowing this allows students to pick a college that gives them the best chance of being accepted. 

Students applying to college at ACC must complete a few simple steps to apply online. College entrance exams, such as the ACT and SAT, are not part of the admissions process. 

• Fill out the Austin Community College online application.
• Submit high school and/or college transcripts.