School Highlights
Southern Careers Institute-Austin serves 1,013 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
Southern Careers Institute-Austin
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
n/a
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southern Careers Institute-Austin has grown by 204% over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-Austin diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,013 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,013 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,013 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
18%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
46%
% Black
41%
13%
% White
4%
26%
% Hawaiian
34%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$9,629
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
82%
69%
Source: 2024 (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: Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southern Careers Institute-Austin is Austin Community College District (7.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3101 Highland Campus Dr.
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7300
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7300
7.1 miles
Enrollment: 34,922 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,060 Out-state tuition: $15,624 Minority enrollment: 63%
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
Private for-profit
6020-B Dillard Circle
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
7.9 miles
Enrollment: 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Private for-profit
6330 E. Highway 290 Suite 180
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
8.2 miles
Enrollment: 688 students Minority enrollment: 97%
The Recording Conservatory of Austin
Private for-profit
4615 City Park Road
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
9.5 miles
Enrollment: 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
Private for-profit
301 West Howard Lane
Austin, TX 78753
(737) 284-3100
Austin, TX 78753
(737) 284-3100
15.0 miles
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 41%
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