ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â's students together at Homecoming on campus

About ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â’s

Educating Hearts and Minds

Committed to excellence. Invested in the creation of a more just world.

At ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â’s, we inspire learners innovating at the highest level, changemakers impacting Austin and community advocates making a difference.

 

 

What is ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â’s Known For? 

Is it our personalized university experience, rigorous academics, experiential learning opportunities, vibrant campus in the growing city of Austin or abundant alumni community? It’s all those things – and something more.

1885
Year ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â’s Was Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross
#6
Best University in the West by U.S. News & World Report
2023–2026
Seal of Excelencia Awarded to ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â’s for Success in Serving Latino Students
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30+
Years as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
3
Years in a Row ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â’s Has Been Named a Fulbright HSI Leader
63
Countries and 37 States Represented
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Two students and topper stand outside of the red doors and make toppers up hand signs.

Top 10 Reasons for Hilltop Pride

What keeps us consistently high in the rankings? It’s the transformative opportunities that await students at ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â’s and how Hilltoppers are making the most of those experiences to enrich their learning and fully engage in their education in the classroom, around our vibrant campus, throughout Austin and beyond.

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Our Favorite Hilltop Traditions

From the moment you start your academic journey and all the years that follow your graduation, when you become a Hilltopper, you become part of a tradition that connects you to your fellow students, alumni and Austin community.