Tuition and Fee Waivers
ACC will waive tuition & fees eligible courses per student to up to 60 credit hours for those residing within the ACC Service Area.
- The dual credit tuition & fees waiver can only be applied to eligible college credit courses that are a part of the ACC core curriculum, a workforce course leading to a certificate or associate of applied science degree, and foreign language courses. All other ACC courses will be assessed regular tuition.
Breaking Down Your Savings
The average cost of a 3-hour college course at any public postsecondary institution in the U.S. is $1,218 (Hanson).
Taking dual credit courses while in high school prevents your family from paying the escalating cost of tuition seen at other public institutions. ACC provides core curriculum and workforce classes at no cost or significantly reduced rates for high school students taking advantage of the dual credit programs.
Explore the costs and savings breakdown below to see how ACC’s Tuition is calculated and how it compares to other colleges in Texas.
Source: Hanson, Melanie. “Average Cost per Credit Hour” EducationData.org, June 27, 2024, https://educationdata.org/cost-of-a-college-class-or-credit-hour
Austin Community College Tuition Table
| Unit | In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State |
| Per credit hour | $85 | $286 | $353 |
| Per class (3 credits) | $255 | $858 | $1,059 |
| Per semester | half-time(2 classes/6 credits) | $510 | $1,716 | $2,118 |
| Per semester | full-time(4 classes/12 credits) | $1,020 | $3,432 | $4,236 |
See What You’re Saving on a Full Semester’s Tuition and Fees-Resident (15 credit hours/semester)
| School | Cost |
| Austin Community College | $2,550 |
| University of Texas – Austin | $10,858 |
| Texas A&M University | $11,550 |
| Texas State University | $12,220 |
| Private Universities Average | $37,450 |
Purchasing Textbooks
You are responsible for purchasing textbooks and supplies required for your Austin Community College courses. Books and supplies are available from the ACC Bookstores, as well as other retailers.
Note: Digital books may be attached to courses resulting in a book fee. As a friendly reminder, always check your balance after registration.
Required texts may be found at the ACC Bookstore on the campus at which the course is being offered. Distance Learning textbooks are available at the campus bookstore where the orientation is held. Generally, the ACC libraries do not have textbooks available for checkout or loan.
If you qualified for the FAST program you may be on a list at the ACC bookstore as a qualified student to get your books free, click here for more information. You may also contact your high school to find out how you can qualify for the FAST program.
Parking Permits
You will need to purchase a permit if you intend to park on an ACC campus while attending class. Visit the Parking and Transportation site for complete information.
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