School Highlights
The Recording Conservatory of Austin serves 77 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Recording Conservatory of Austin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Recording Conservatory of Austin
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
3 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
8
Student Body
The student population of The Recording Conservatory of Austin has grown by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The The Recording Conservatory of Austin diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
77 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
77 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
96 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
77 students
837 students
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
47%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
42%
25%
% Hawaiian
29%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.70
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
54%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Recording Conservatory of Austin's ranking?
The Recording Conservatory of Austin ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to The Recording Conservatory of Austin is Austin Community College District (4.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6101 Highland Campus Drive
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
4.9 miles
Enrollment: 39,727 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,060 Out-state tuition: $15,624 Minority enrollment: 62%
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
Private for-profit
6020-B Dillard Circle
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
7.1 miles
Enrollment: 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Private for-profit
6330 E. Highway 290 Suite 180
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
8.2 miles
Enrollment: 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Southern Careers Institute-Austin
Private for-profit
1701 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 437-7500
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 437-7500
9.5 miles
Enrollment: 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
Private for-profit
301 West Howard Lane
Austin, TX 78753
(737) 284-3100
Austin, TX 78753
(737) 284-3100
10.9 miles
Enrollment: 1,335 students Acceptance rate: 41% Minority enrollment: 75%
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