How many colleges are near Austin?

We list 19 colleges within about 75 miles of Austin, sorted by distance. Figures are from College Scorecard / IPEDS.

What's the most selective college near Austin?

Among nearby schools, Trinity University is among the most selective. Selectivity isn't fit — model your own odds.

Colleges Near Austin: Acceptance Rates & Distance — AdmitQuant

Colleges near Austin

19 selective colleges within ~75 miles of Austin, closest first — with acceptance rates, score ranges, and net price (College Scorecard / IPEDS). Model your real odds at each.

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College	Distance	City	Accept.	SAT 25–75
UT Austin	1 mi	Austin, TX	27%	1250–1510
Huston-Tillotson University	1 mi	Austin, TX	39%	800–1160
Saint Edward's University	3 mi	Austin, TX	81%	970–1240
Austin Community College District	4 mi	Austin, TX	—	—

Quick answers

How many colleges are near Austin?: We list 19 colleges within about 75 miles of Austin, sorted by distance. Figures are from College Scorecard / IPEDS.
What's the most selective college near Austin?: Among nearby schools, Trinity University is among the most selective. Selectivity isn't fit — model your own odds.

Distances are straight-line from the city center to each campus, computed from public coordinates; figures are estimates. Not a guarantee.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.