Austin Community College

What Austin Community College does

Austin Community College District is a public community college and political subdivision of the State of Texas, founded in 1973 and headquartered at 6101 Highland Campus Drive in Austin. The college serves more than 75,000 students across 11 campuses spanning a 7,000-square-mile service area covering six counties, more than eight cities, and approximately 24 school districts in Central Texas. It offers 100+ programs across 10 areas of study including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, certificates, dual credit for high school students, adult education, and workforce training.

The college's product surface includes ACC Online for remote learning, the Infrastructure Academy for construction and skilled trades tied to ~$25 billion in regional capital projects, the Advanced Manufacturing and Semiconductor Program (nationally recognized 8-week skill tracks), Fast Track Career Certificates, the Z-Degree program eliminating textbook costs through open educational resources, and transfer pathways such as Bats to Cats to Texas State University. Wraparound services include mental health counseling, child care, Prosper Tax Help, the Student Emergency Fund, and free tutoring. Pricing is anchored at $85 per credit hour for in-district tuition, with freemium free-tuition programs for eligible recent graduates, the Affordability Scholarship covering up to 15 credit hours per semester, and interest-free payment plans. No proprietary technology platforms were disclosed in the source data; the technical stack appears to consist of standard enterprise systems (with named integrations to IBM watsonx Orchestrate and CrowdStrike).

Commercially, ACC operates an open-admissions, direct-to-consumer go-to-market with year-round application acceptance, no application fee, and multi-channel marketing through digital, social, school district partnerships, and earned media. It is funded through a combination of tuition, state appropriations, property taxes from within the voting district, federal grants (including US Department of Education and Economic Development Administration awards), Texas Workforce Commission grants, and voter-approved general-obligation bonds. Sub-brands include the Infrastructure Academy and the Advanced Manufacturing Production Program. Governance rests with an elected Board of Trustees and oversight by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Name

Austin Community College

Legal name

Austin Community College District

Website

https://austincc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Austin Community College District is a public community college and political subdivision of Texas serving 75,000+ students across 11 Central Texas campuses. It delivers affordable associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, workforce training, dual credit, and university transfer pathways at $85 per credit hour.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Urban/Metropolitan Community Colleges (EDAHADAL)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Higher education services
• Workforce training programs
• Career technical education
• Online degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Austin Community College generates revenue primarily through per-credit-hour tuition at $85 per credit, plus general fees. The college also receives state funding and district property tax revenue to support operations.
2. State Funding and Property Taxes: As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, ACC receives state funding and collects property taxes from residents within the voting district to fund college operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Austin Community College is a public community college delivering associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, certificates, and continuing education across 10 areas of study to over 75,000 students. The college combines traditional academic pathways with workforce training programs such as the Infrastructure Academy and semiconductor manufacturing training, delivered through 11 campuses and ACC Online.

Product overview

Austin Community College offers a comprehensive higher education platform with 100+ programs across 10 areas of study, serving more than 75,000 students. The college operates as a unified platform combining core educational offerings including ACC Online for remote learning, the Infrastructure Academy for workforce training in construction and skilled trades, and traditional degree programs. Additional offerings include Fast Track Career Certificates for quick skills training, semiconductor manufacturing programs with stackable credentials, adult education, high school dual credit, bachelor's degrees, and Z-Degree programs eliminating textbook costs. The college also provides community services like Prosper Tax Help and maintains transfer partnerships through programs like Bats to Cats with Texas State University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Infrastructure Academy: A partnership between ACC, the City of Austin, and Workforce Solutions Capital Area that provides training for jobs in the mobility and infrastructure sector, connected to approximately $25 billion in regional capital projects including light rail expansion and I-35 upgrades.
• Advanced Manufacturing Production Program

Products and services

• ACC Online Online learning platform enabling students to attend college anywhere, anytime with flexible course offerings.
• Infrastructure Academy Workforce training academy for careers in construction, skilled trades, fleet maintenance and repair, frontline mobility and operations, and supervision, connected to regional capital projects.
• Adult Education Programs preparing students for high school equivalency or English as a Second Language learning.
• Continuing Education Noncredit classes for learning new jobs, advancing careers, or improving English language skills.
• High School Dual Credit Programs enabling students to earn college credit and complete an associate degree before high school graduation.
• Bachelor's Degrees at ACC Four-year degree programs offered at ACC including Bachelor of Applied Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
• Z-Degree Degree programs using free materials and open educational resources (OER) to eliminate textbook costs for students.
• Bats to Cats Free application pathway program for ACC students to transfer seamlessly to Texas State University with personalized transfer and academic guidance.
• Fast Track Career Certificates Quick and affordable career training certificates providing in-demand skills for Central Texas employers, available in both noncredit and for-credit options.
• Semiconductor Job Training Nationally recognized training programs in semiconductor manufacturing, offering 8-week skill development courses.
• Prosper Tax Help at ACC Highland Free tax preparation service at Highland Campus for individuals earning less than $60,000/year and households of 2-4 earning less than $85,000/year, operated during tax season.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.2% increase in high school graduation rates with 3+ years of exposure to PATHS program model
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sundt ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026New partnership announced between Austin Community College and Sundt Construction for workforce development in the construction sector.
• Workforce Solutions Capital AreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACC partners with Workforce Solutions Capital Area to deliver the Infrastructure Academy, providing training for mobility and infrastructure careers. The partnership connects training programs with regional capital projects valued at $25 billion, offering wraparound support services including child care, transportation, and financial assistance to students.
• City of AustincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACC is a key partner in the City of Austin's Infrastructure Academy, a collaboration designed to prepare the region's workforce for essential, high-demand careers in public infrastructure including light rail, I-35 expansion, and airport projects.
• Texas State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bats to Cats program creates a seamless transfer pathway from ACC to Texas State University, ensuring all ACC credits count toward bachelor's degrees. Students receive personalized transfer guidance, potential scholarships up to $2,000, and free tickets to TXST athletic events.
• Communities In SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACC District participates in the PATHS (Postsecondary Access and Training for Human Services) program with Communities In Schools, providing wrap-around services including housing, food, childcare, transportation, and mental health resources for students beyond K-12 education.
• Temple CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACC District received Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant as part of a combined $18.2 million awarded to three Central Texas colleges for semiconductor manufacturing training labs and research facilities.
• University of Texas-AustinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUT-Austin received Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant as part of the regional semiconductor research initiative, with ACC as a collaborative partner in building the workforce pipeline for Texas' semiconductor manufacturing industry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Houston Community College: Large urban public community college district in Houston, Texas. Directly comparable as a multi-campus public community college serving a major Texas metro with associate degrees, workforce training, and university transfer pathways.
• Dallas College: Formerly Dallas County Community College District, one of the largest community college systems in Texas. Comparable scale, multi-campus structure, associate degrees, and workforce/technical programs serving the DFW metro.
• Alamo Colleges District: San Antonio-area public community college district operating five colleges. Closely comparable multi-campus community college model with workforce development, transfer pathways, and open admissions serving a large Texas metro.
• Tarrant County College: Fort Worth-based public community college district serving Tarrant County. Directly comparable Texas public community college with multiple campuses, workforce training, dual credit, and university transfer programs.
• Lone Star College: Houston-area community college system with multiple campuses. Comparable Texas public community college offering associate degrees, workforce certificates, and university transfer, with similar funding model (tuition + property taxes + state).
• El Paso Community College: Public community college district serving El Paso, Texas. Comparable multi-campus public community college with traditional and workforce programs, though serving a smaller and more cross-border market than ACC.
• San Jacinto College: Houston-area public community college district. Comparable Texas public community college with strong emphasis on technical/trade programs, maritime and industrial workforce training, and university transfer.

Broad incumbents

• Miami Dade College: One of the largest community colleges in the U.S., serving the Miami metro. Comparable in scale and mission (open access, workforce, transfer) and useful as a national-scale benchmark for ACC's growth ambitions.
• Northern Virginia Community College: Virginia's largest community college with multiple campuses serving the DC metro. Comparable in scale, technology-workforce alignment (data centers, semiconductors-adjacent), and transfer pathway focus.

Regional players

• Texas State Technical College: Texas state technical college system focused on technical and workforce training. Comparable as a Texas public institution delivering CTE and semiconductor/manufacturing credentials, with potential overlap on ACC's Infrastructure Academy and CHIPS-funded programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/accdistrict
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ACCTVStudios
• Facebookfacebook.com/117280454952273
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/austin-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/accdistrict

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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