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Austin Community College, or ACC, is located in Austin, Texas. It offers seven additional campuses in Pinnacle, South Austin, Cypress Creek, Eastview, Riverside, Rio Grande and Northridge. The college also offers university transfer curriculums, two-year associate degrees, a highly diverse continuing education program and technical certificate programs.
There are several academic departments at the Austin Community College for various fields of study including accounting, allied health sciences, architectural and engineering computer aided design, building construction technology, biotechnology, computer information technology, electronics and advanced technologies, foreign language, hospitality management, journalism, office administration and many more.
According to the 2006-2007 Fact Book of Austin Community College, the student population is divided into 58.92% whites, 4.84% Asians, 24.26% Hispanics, 0.89% American Indians, 7.74% African American and 3.36% other.
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Campus Location5930 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
USA
Main Tel: (512) 223-7000
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering technician, music, nursing and emergency medicine, security and law enforcement, real estate and construction management, production trades, photography and commercial art, computer science and engineering, and therapy and counseling.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,121 | 87 | | 1-2 year certificate | 443 | 44 | | < 1 year certificate | 22 | 5 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 33,508 in 2007-2008 (21,741 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,248 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,988 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Austin Community College District participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 530 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (10 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (189 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (70 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (17 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (15 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded) - Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (23 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Health Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (8 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (157 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (30 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Development
- Human Services
- Social Work
HOSPITALITY (12 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW (17 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (156 awarded) - Anthropology
- Economics
- English Composition
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
- Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (66 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
- Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDIA (15 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Radio and Television
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (133 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (3 awarded) - Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC (20 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (256 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (20 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (62 awarded) - Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (62 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (47 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded) SCIENCE (13 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (8 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (118 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (46 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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