Southern Careers Institute-Austin

1701 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78744
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Southern Careers Institute-Austin serves 1,013 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southern Careers Institute-Austin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Southern Careers Institute-Austin
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff

Student Body

The student population of Southern Careers Institute-Austin has grown by 249% over five years.
The Southern Careers Institute-Austin diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,013 students
3,803 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,013 students
788 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,015 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,013 students
784 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
4%
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% Asian
18%
12%
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% Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southern Careers Institute-Austin and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
42%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southern Careers Institute-Austin and the percentage of Black community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southern Careers Institute-Austin and the percentage of White community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
34%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Southern Careers Institute-Austin and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
Diversity Score
0.67
0.75
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.51%
0.5294%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Southern Careers Institute-Austin and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,100
$34,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Southern Careers Institute-Austin and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Texas by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
84%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Southern Careers Institute-Austin and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,776
$10,449
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Southern Careers Institute-Austin and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,254
$5,350
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Southern Careers Institute-Austin and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
82%
69%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Southern Careers Institute-Austin and the community college average percent admitted of Texas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Southern Careers Institute-Austin?
The acceptance rate of Southern Careers Institute-Austin is 82%, which is higher than the state average of 69%.
What is Southern Careers Institute-Austin's ranking?
Southern Careers Institute-Austin ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Travis County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Travis County, TX is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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