School Highlights
Southern Careers Institute-Austin serves 746 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southern Careers Institute-Austin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Programs offered
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southern Careers Institute-Austin
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
27 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
12
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southern Careers Institute-Austin has grown by 95% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-Austin diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
746 students
1,385 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
746 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
746 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
746 students
837 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
37%
47%
% Black
25%
13%
% White
29%
25%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
82%
69%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Southern Careers Institute-Austin?
The acceptance rate of Southern Careers Institute-Austin is 82%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
What is Southern Careers Institute-Austin's ranking?
Southern Careers Institute-Austin ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges, Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.
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The nearest community college to Southern Careers Institute-Austin is Austin Community College District (7.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6101 Highland Campus Drive
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
7.1 miles
Enrollment: 39,727 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,060 Out-state tuition: $15,624 Minority enrollment: 62%
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Private for-profit
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(512) 451-5743
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
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Enrollment: 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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Private for-profit
6330 E. Highway 290 Suite 180
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
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Enrollment: 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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Private for-profit
4615 City Park Road
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
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Enrollment: 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Private for-profit
301 West Howard Lane
Austin, TX 78753
(737) 284-3100
Austin, TX 78753
(737) 284-3100
15.0 miles
Enrollment: 1,335 students Acceptance rate: 41% Minority enrollment: 75%
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