Austin College
Sherman, TX
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.
Website: www.austincollege.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Very difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 55% of 3,832 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- March 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.64
- SAT Math
- 560-660 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
622 average
570-670 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 25 average
22-27 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $56,582
- Tuition and Fees
- $41,180
- Room and Board
- $12,752
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 87%
- Average Freshman Award
- $35,267
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- 4-1-4
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 99
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 28% of classes
10-19 students: 34% of classes
20-29 students: 27% of classes
30-39 students: 8% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Campus Life
- Sherman Population
- 39,122
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 86% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Kangaroo
- Sororities
- 77% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 76% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
12.9% Asian
10.1% Black/African-American
20.9% Hispanic/Latino
4.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
50.1% White
0.4% Unknown - International Students
- 1.9% from 16 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 81.6%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 65.6%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 36%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 30.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 4 |
Social Studies | 2 | 4 |
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required for some | April 1 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | |
SAT Essay Component Policy | Essay component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 900 North Grand Avenue
- City, State, Zip
- Sherman, TX 75090-4400
- Phone
- (903) 813-3000
- Fax
- (903) 813-3198
- admission@austincollege.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- March 1
- Application Fee
- No fee required
- Application Fee Waiver
- Not reported
- Regular Admission Notification
- April 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- November 1
- Early Decision Notification
- December 4
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- December 1, February 1
- Early Action Notification
- January 15
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for some freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 2 recommended for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 55% of 3,832 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 55% of 2,131 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 56% of 1,701 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 379 (18%) of 2,120 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 228 (19%) of 1,173 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 243 (26%) of 947 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- 100% of 19 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Not reported
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.64
- 3.75 and Above
- 33%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 27%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 19%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 14%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 6%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 560-660 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 14%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 43%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 40%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 3%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 622 average
570-670 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 18%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 43%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 36%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 3%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 25 average
22-27 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 12%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 49%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 38%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 1%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 24%
Top quarter: 26%
Top half: 79% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $56,582
- Tuition and Fees
- $41,180
- Room and Board
- $12,752
- Books and Supplies
- $1,250
- Other Expenses
- $1,375
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning December 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 003543 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 380 (88.0%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 319 (84.9%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 319 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 91 (21.8%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 87%
- Average Award
- $35,267
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 318 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,698
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 214 (70.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,982
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 62 (16.5%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 116 (25.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $25,553
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,012 (77.2%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 889 (87.9%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 889 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 249 (22.8%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 87%
- Average Award
- $35,321
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 887 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,056
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 628 (70.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,724
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 160 (15.3%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 390 (30.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $25,033
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- Not reported
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Available
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Music, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Community Service, Leadership, Religious Involvement
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children of Faculty/Staff, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Veterans
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- 4-1-4
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Digital Arts
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Finance, General
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Economics
- International Relations and Affairs
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Latin Language and Literature
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Spanish and Iberian Studies
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech Teacher Education
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Biological/life sciences, Social sciences
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering
- Special Programs
- Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 99
- Part-Time Faculty
- 14
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 81%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 28% of classes
10-19 students: 34% of classes
20-29 students: 27% of classes
30-39 students: 8% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 14% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 75% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 227,390
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 160
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Sherman Population
- 39,122
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Campus Size
- 60 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 32.7 average low in January, 91.9 average high in September
- Rain
- 70 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in Sherman
- Nearest Train Station
- 60 mile(s) from campus in Dallas
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 86% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Students required to live on campus through junior year
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 14%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Kangaroo
- School Colors
- Maroon and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Football | x | |||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | |||
Water Polo | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Football | ||
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Volleyball | x | |
Water Polo | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Football | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- cheerleading
- Men's Club Sports
- cheerleading
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, inter-varsity christian fellowship (ivcf), campus activity board (cab), indian cultural association, students today alumni tomorrow (stat), activators
- Sororities
- 77% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 76% of men participate
- ROTC
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 1,288
- Women
- 655 (50.9%)
- Men
- 633 (49.1%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 1,284
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
12.9% Asian
10.1% Black/African-American
20.9% Hispanic/Latino
4.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
50.1% White
0.4% Unknown - International Students.
- 1.9% from 16 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- 19
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 81.6%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 65.6%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 69.2%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 73.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 36%
- Average Starting Salary
- 36%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 30.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 1%
Engineering 1%
Law 2.07%
Theology 1%
Arts and Sciences 10.69%
Medicine 7.24%
Education 6.9%
Other 1.38%
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