2024 Best Colleges for Music in the Austin Area

• Austin, TX•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  6,676 reviews

Senior: I've had an amazing experience at UT. Pursuing a career in journalism, it's an honor to be studying at one of the best journalism programs in the world! I've learned so much from such amazing and accomplished journalists, and I've been able to grow my knowledge and journalistic writing and center in on exactly what path I want to go down in journalism. Along with that, I've been able to pursue other academic interests of mine through pursuing an additional degree in sociology and a certificate in human rights and social justice. I've been able to broaden my knowledge on the issues that plague marginalized communities around the world and through this I've been able to strengthen my reporting and story telling as a journalist. I've also completed four internships throughout my time at the university, and will be studying abroad in the fall! I've grown and gained so much during my time here, and I can't wait to see how much I'll learn and grow during my last year.... Read 6,676 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 29%

• Net price $16,589

• SAT range 1230-1500

• San Marcos, TX•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  6,502 reviews

Junior: Texas State University is a wonderful school with a beautiful campus and countless resources dedicated to help students of all sorts to succeed. With every decision I made for my education, I felt confident that it was the best one thanks to the staff and faculty who so eagerly assisted me in advising and analyzing each choice and opportunity. As for the community as a whole, it was diverse and colorful in every sense, and contained a spot for everyone, including me. I feel grateful every day that I chose to attend Texas State, that I met those I know now, and that I will be going back soon!... Read 6,502 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 70%

• Net price $16,385

• SAT range 990-1180

• Austin, TX•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  2,459 reviews

Alum: I owe it all to this school- the best school I will ever attend! I got into my dream school through ACC, and you get access to an immense amount of resources with such low tuition. The professors always cared a lot about what they taught, the campuses were always clean, and the offices/services are so much more efficient compared to my current 4-year university. I would recommend ACC to anyone, whether you want to achieve your Associate's, transfer, or simply take classes for funsies.... Read 2,459 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $4,233

• SAT range —

• Georgetown, TX•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  584 reviews

Alum: I absolutely loved my experience at Southwestern University. As an out-of-state student, I could tell that the staff and professors truly cared about me and wanted me to feel at home. The local community was also very kind and supportive, even offering free lunch to Southwestern students every Monday (#chunch)! Georgetown is a cute and fun town with plenty of amazing restaurants and things to do!... Read 584 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 51%

• Net price $28,496

• SAT range 1150-1330