Low Tuition for a Quality Education
Austin Community College offers the best tuition rates in Central Texas. Our in-district tuition hasn’t changed in more than ten years, and we’ve lowered out-of-district costs. You can get an estimate of your costs by using the table below. Learn more about Costs of Attendance (COA).
Note to High School Class of 2024: Find out if you’re eligible for the ACC Free Tuition Pilot Program!
General Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition and general fees are set by the Austin Community College District Board of Trustees and determined by residency status.
- The table reflects total tuition and student fees charged for each credit hour.
- The totals do not reflect any additional course-specific fees that may appear on your bill. See fee descriptions below.
Note: Tuition rates are subject to change by the ACC Board of Trustees.
2023-2024 Tuition & General Fees
| Credit Hours | In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State & International Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $85 | $286 | $353 |
| 2 | $170 | $572 | $706 |
| 3 | $255 | $858 | $1,059 |
| 4 | $340 | $1,144 | $1,412 |
| 5 | $425 | $1,430 | $1,765 |
| 6 | $510 | $1,716 | $2,118 |
| 7 | $595 | $2,002 | $2,471 |
| 8 | $680 | $2,288 | $2,824 |
| 9 | $765 | $2,574 | $3,177 |
| 10 | $850 | $2,860 | $3,530 |
| 11 | $935 | $3,146 | $3,883 |
| 12 | $1,020 | $3,432 | $4,236 |
| 13 | $1,105 | $3,718 | $4,589 |
| 14 | $1,190 | $4,004 | $4,942 |
| 15 | $1,275 | $4,290 | $5,295 |
Fee Information
| Fee or Charge | Fee Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Out of District Fee | Student | $201 per credit hour – Fee is charged to Texas resident students who live outside the ACC District. |
| General fee | Student | $15 per credit hour – Fee is used as a pledge against the Revenue Bond Debt Service payment. Revenue bonds are used to improve and construct the college’s facilities. |
| Student success fee | Student | $2 per credit hour – (formerly Student Activity Fee) Fee is charged to enhance student success via student life, student activities, and other services provided by the College. |
| Student Accident Insurance |
Student | $1 per course. See information about Student Accident Insurance. |
| Sustainability fee | Student | The fee is $1 per semester credit hour, with the average student paying $8 a semester. |
| Student Parking fee | Student | $15 per year (optional) |
| First Day Book Fee | Course | Varies. See information about First Day Classes. |
| Course fee | Course | $50 per course Certain courses provide additional instruction over the standard credit hour-based lecture (e.g., science labs). ACC charges the course fee for the costs associated with those courses. |
| Health Professions Insurance fee |
Course | $10 per course |
| Site fee | Course | Varies; see course description |
| Out-of-District (DUAL students) |
Course | $150 per course charged to DUAL (formerly ECS) students when enrolled in a tuition exempt courses offered at an ACC campus (exceptions apply). Visit the dual credit website for more information. |
| Third Course Attempt | Course | $60 per credit hour for any course you have attempted three or more times will be added to the tuition charged for that course. See third course attempt/repeat courses. |
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