Austin College

Sherman, TX

Austin College

Sherman, TX

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Tuition & Fees

$47,875

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
580
75th
680
25th
580
75th
31
25th
23
75th
27
25th
21
75th
30
25th
24
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undergraduateRatios

50%

male

50%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Selective

54%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,823
Declined 2,369
Total Received 5,192
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Private

1,167

undergraduate students

15

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1849, Austin College is a private four-year liberal arts college known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to service learning. It is located on a 70-acre campus in Sherman, Texas—60 miles north of Dallas.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,182
Established in 1849
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Presbyterian

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60-acre campus in Sherman (population: 41,917), 60 miles from Dallas. Air, bus, and train serve Dallas.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Austin College
900 North Grand Avenue
Sherman, TX
75090-4400

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
74%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
96%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
29%
Top 1/4
59%
Top 1/2
90%
Bottom 1/2
10%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
580
75th
680
25th
580
75th
31
25th
23
75th
27
25th
21
75th
30
25th
24

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 1
Application deadline (final deadline) March 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

54%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,823
Declined 2,369
Total Received 5,192

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Other
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$32,186

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $46,500
Housing $5,900
Food $7,015
Additional fees $1,375
Books & supplies $1,250
Total $62,040
Average Financial Aid - $32,186
Total with Avg. Aid $29,854

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 526-4276
finaid@austincollege.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Water polo yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes
Computer Science yes
Creative Writing yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health Services Administration yes
History, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Economics yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,182

total students

91%

in-state

9%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

99%

1,167
students

Female
50%
587

Male
50%
580

1%

15
students

Female
67%
10

Male
33%
5

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

1,164
students

Female
50%
587

Male
50%
577

0%

3
students

Female
0%
0

Male
100%
3

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
26%
Hispanic/Latino
48%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 1

Spring: January 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

68

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

68

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 11
Countries most often represented China
Nigeria
South Korea
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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