Austin Community College District (ACC) is a public two-year institution established in 1973, serving the Austin, Texas metropolitan area and surrounding Central Texas communities. It is a major regional provider of higher education and workforce training, offering affordable pathways to skills, associate degrees, and transfers to four-year universities. The institution also grants applied baccalaureate degrees. ACC serves more than 79,000 students annually across 11 campuses.
The college's mission centers on student success and community development, with a commitment to accessible education. It maintains an open admissions policy and provides free tuition programs, comprehensive student support services, and instruction through both traditional and distance learning formats. Over 85% of its graduates remain in Texas, contributing to the regional economy, which ACC impacts by an estimated $2.6 billion annually.