COLLEGE PROFILE
Austin College
Sherman, TX
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Austin, founded in 1849, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 60-acre campus is located in Sherman, 60 miles north of Dallas, near the Oklahoma state line.
| Web Site | www.austincollege.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 1,329 |
| Women | 709 (53.3%) |
| Men | 620 (46.7%) |
| Graduate Students | 24 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Very difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 52% of 3,309 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | March 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.68 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 630 average 570-680 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 630 average 580-680 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 600 average 560-650 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 27 average 24-29 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $46,097 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | $32,850 |
Room and Board | $10,747 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Freshman Award | $33,819 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | Not reported |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | 4-1-4 |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 92 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 37% of classes 10-19 students: 34% of classes 20-29 students: 22% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-59 students: 1% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Sherman Population | 35,082 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Dallas-Fort Worth |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 97% of freshmen, 75% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
| Mascot | Kangaroo |
| Sororities | 28% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 27% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 14.0% Asian 4.1% Black/African-American 14.1% Hispanic/Latino 3.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 62.0% White 1.1% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 0.4% from 11 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 84.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 68.4% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 36% |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 36% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.62 | 4.18 | 580 | 604 | 609 | 26 |
| Low | 3.00 | 3.37 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 21 |
| High | 3.98 | 4.80 | 700 | 690 | 720 | 31 |
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Annual Survey of Colleges 2012, copyright © 2012 The College Board. All rights reserved.
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Annual Survey of Colleges 2012, copyright © 2012 The College Board. All rights reserved.
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