School Highlights
The Recording Conservatory of Austin serves 59 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Recording Conservatory of Austin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The Recording Conservatory of 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
Student Body
The student population of The Recording Conservatory of Austin has grown by 37% over five years.
The The Recording Conservatory of Austin diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
59 students
4,931 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
59 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
59 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
% Asian
23%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
46%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
n/a
26%
% Hawaiian
67%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Recording Conservatory of Austin's ranking?
The Recording Conservatory of Austin ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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