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Tuition is charged on a per-credit basis. Your residency status determines your tuition rate and some fees. See the Residency Classifications<\/a> <\/em>section of this catalog for more information. The Austin Community College Board of Trustees approves tuition and fee rates. Amounts are subject to change without notice. Refer to the Tuition Table<\/a> for any updates to tuition and fees per credit hour, including the general fee, student success fee, sustainability fee, out-of-district fees (if applicable), and any course related fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Important:<\/strong> Follow Austin Community College\u2019s tuition deadlines to avoid being dropped from classes. Interest-free payment plans are available to help you spread out the cost. Visit payment deadlines<\/a> and payment plans<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/div>\n

Tuition Rates<\/h2>\n

The following tuition rates for catalog 2025-26 were approved by the Board of Trustees on October 6, 2025, effective Spring 2026. In-District Texas Resident tuition rates remain unchanged \u2014 continuing ACC’s record of more than 12 years without an increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Residency Status for Tuition Purposes<\/th>Per Credit Hour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
In-District Texas Resident<\/td>$67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Out-of-District Texas Resident<\/td>$201<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Out-of-State & International Students (In-District)<\/td>$67 + $201 out-of-district fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Out-of-State & International Students (Out-of-District)<\/td>$200 + $201 out-of-district fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

General & Course-Related Fees<\/h2>\n

General and course-related fees are charged in addition to tuition; those fees are noted in the applicable course description — see Current Courses<\/a><\/em> for the latest course descriptions listing. These fees are refundable in some circumstances. See Refunds<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

General Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Fee or Charge<\/th>Amount - Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Out-of-District Fee<\/td>$201 per credit hour as shown above - This fee is charged to students who live outside the ACC District, including Texas residents, international students, and out-of-state students.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Fee<\/td>$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\u2019s facilities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Success Fee<\/td>$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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sustainability Fee<\/td>$1 per credit hour, with the average student paying $8 a semester - Supports initiatives for a sustainable campus environment such as alternative transportation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, engagement of the college community, recycling, and environmentally responsible purchasing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Parking Fee<\/td>Free.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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Course-Related Fees & Descriptions
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