Austin Area Colleges

In the Austin area you’ll find a number of universities, colleges and institutions of higher learning to choose from. The area contains the state's flagship institution, The University of Texas at Austin and it is also home to a number of other colleges including Texas State University, Austin Community College, Concordia University, Southwestern University and St. Edward's University. Additionally, there are a number of trade institutions and schools for the working adult including Austin Business College, Benchmark Career Institute, Central Texas Beauty College and Austin Schools of Massage.

About the Austin Area

The Austin area, founded on a bend in the Colorado River in 1839, took shape largely due to the University of Texas, which began as a center of education in 1883. The Austin area is renowned for being politically progressive and for its vibrant music and arts scene. Additionally, the area offers a buzzing restaurant and entertainment scene. Fun attractions in the Austin area include Texas' oldest man-made pool, the Deep Eddy, the Blanton Museum of Art and the interactive Bob Bullet Texas State History Museum. If you are considering pursuing higher education in the culturally rich Austin area, you’ll find plenty of activities to enjoy in your free time.