Austin, TX
Austin Community College District

ACC is more valuable to me personally than 4 year colleges in the area. I was severely burned by a 4 year university that left a bad taste in my mouth, and a grudge for higher academics in general. ACC for the most part seems to give a rats about the educational process that other universities should try to emulate.

The school incourages students to get help with their work when needed. The faculty strives to see their students succeed so they can build a better future for themselves. Students have multiple resources to be used by them such things as proseffor hours, tutoring center, online help, advising, etc.

I honestly really love my college, everything is so accessible and the students are very friendly. the campus is usually always very clean and I am always able to find parking! The teachers have set office hours, or if you can't attend their office hours, you are free to email them and ask them any questions you need answered ( at least my professors).

I really have grown to love Austin Community College. Everyone is highly supportive and they want you to succeed. There are plenty of resources to help you during and after you leave. Alumni receive great offers and support which is something I’m looking forward to. ACC has been a comfort zone for me and I appreciate every single staff member that makes my collegiate experience smooth. I was diagnosed with a psychiatric disability in 2016 and the student accessibility service at ACC has improved my overall mental state when it comes to school. I was worried I’d fall behind, but ACC was there when I needed them. My professors are very knowledgeable and available if I have any questions. Parking is less stressful since the campuses are smaller and it’s convenient. Scheduling for classes is also very easy. They have transfer academy and other transfer resources to help us with the transition. They make sure we are financially literate, mental health in shape, and much more. I felt lost when I first began college and was too afraid to ask for assistance, but I bit the bullet and I don’t regret it. ACC has a food pantry for students who are lacking in food which I think is amazing. As college students, education has become expensive on it’s own so being able to afford groceries every month is a hassle. The classes are smaller and the tuition is cheaper which relieves a lot of anxiety about college. You have a chance to speak with your professors one on one and get to know each other. I didn’t think a school could be so supportive and encouraging, but Austin Community College proved me wrong.

Very good community college. Staff care a lot about the students well being. Also it is very easy to contact teacher and office staff if I need of help

Austin Community College offers a large variety of classes, especially considering it's just a community college and not a four year. The campuses are all nice and have great equipment. My main complaint is I've found it hard to make friends at ACC because most people are just there for the class and then they're out.

There is great flexibility in a blend of online and in-class learning opportunities, day and evening. Students of all walks of life are enrolled. The college is a great example of stewardship towards the community and environment, with campuses designed with green building and renewable energy in mind. Overall, this is an excellent institution for higher learning.

I currently am a second year student at ACC. While I currently take care of my 3 year old daughter full time, I try to enroll myself in as many hours as I’m physically capable of online. I really like Austin Community College. There are several campuses to choose from and many opportunities available at each of them. For the most part, there are a lot of professors who really want to see you succeed and are willing to really help you the best they can.

Austin Community College is an institution of mixed experiences. ACC's faculty includes some of the most passionate and engaging professors I've ever experienced, but also includes the most apathetic instructors who don't seem to care if their students understand the subjects or not. Some of my classes have been filled with serious students who are devoted to their academic success, while others are full of students whose carelessness and disinterestedness brings down the entire class with them. Some of the curriculum is complex and fascinating, whereas other classes feel basic even by high school standards. ACC's greatest merit is that it can provide students with the credits and experiences to succeed in transferring to other, more prestigious institutions. If you're not planning on transferring and are able to attend a different college, however, ACC is hard to recommend. Not only can its professors be apathetic, its students uncommitted, or its curriculum excessively simple, but its facilities are often in poor shape and its extracurricular opportunities can feel limited. The best thing about ACC is the small class size, but even that has an equal chance of being either a blessing or a curse depending on the students you end up with. With a class of dedicated students and a caring professor, classes can be a joy; but with students and professors who couldn't care less about academics, it's an intellectual nightmare. Overall, ACC is an excellent institution to help students prepare for genuine higher education at a four-year university, but in its own right, it's difficult to recommend.

I love it and would start any career degree with them before transferring because of tuition cost as well as they suite the needs of international students better than 4 year universities. Depending on where your classes are, food selection will vary from different campuses; so be sure to pack some snacks with you in case you have any dietary needs.