Austin College

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About Austin College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Austin College is a small private college located on a campus in Sherman, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,130, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 47%. The college offers 42 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 69%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $44,027.

Sherman, TX

$44,027

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

80%

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

69%

Graduation Rate Insight

69% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile24-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1120-1365

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

50%

Unknown

0%

Black

7%

Hispanic

25%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

11%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

31%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

0

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

32%

State Grant Aid

43%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

31%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,373
State Grant Aid$3,305
Institution Grant Aid$29,887
Pell Grant Aid$4,962

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

28%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Water Polo
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Mathematics And Statistics.
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
13Natural Resources And Conservation.
14Philosophy And Religious Studies.
15Physical Sciences.
16Psychology.
17Social Sciences.
18Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.