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Private For-Profit2-year

Southern Careers Institute-Austin

Austin, Texas Β· City: LargeOfficial Website β†—

#755
Nationally
#32
In Texas
1,079
Undergrad Enrollment
1,000–4,999
Overall Score & Rankings
55/100
Good
#755 nationally
#32 in Texas
πŸŽ“Graduation Outcomes50
πŸ’°Affordability59
πŸ“šAcademic Environment50
πŸ”¬Program Breadth57

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology β†’

Southern Careers Institute-Austin is a private for-profit two-year community college located in Austin, Texas. The college enrolls approximately 1,079 undergraduate students. Families earning under $30,000 a year pay an average net price of $21,453 after grants and scholarships β€” reflecting aid availability at the institution.

Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price After Aid by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants & scholarships, by family income

$0 – $30,000$21,453
$30,001 – $48,000$21,609
$48,001 – $75,000$22,205
$75,001 – $110,000$23,903
Over $110,000$23,570
Student Body
1,079
Total Undergrads
59% F / 41% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 29%
Hispanic 38%
Black 24%
Asian 1%
Two or more 4%
Native / Other 1%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • βœ“Small campus environment (1,079 students) β€” more personal attention and close-knit community
Consider
  • Β·Net price for families earning under $30K is $21,453/yr β€” explore all aid options before applying
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for students planning to transfer to a 4-year university, working adults seeking career-focused certificates and degrees, and students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.

Institution Profile
Type2-year
ControlPrivate For-Profit
LocationAustin, Texas
SettingCity: Large
Size1,000–4,999
Affordability Spotlight
$21,453
avg net price/yr for families earning under $30K

Net price is what you actually pay after grants and scholarships β€” not the sticker price. File the FAFSA every year to maximize your aid package.

State Ranking
#32
in Texas out of 7+ colleges
#755
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.