Freshman Admission Requirements

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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

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

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	April 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only	Considered if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Writing component recommended
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Used as a validity check on the application essay ACT: Used as a validity check on the application essay

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

900 North Grand Avenue

City, State, Zip

Sherman, TX 75090-4400

Phone

(903) 813-3000

Fax

(903) 813-3198

E-mail

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, March 1

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 all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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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

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Overall Admission Rate

52% of 3,545 applicants were admitted

Women

54% of 1,946 applicants were admitted

Men

50% of 1,599 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

379 (20%) of 1,849 admitted students enrolled

Women

182 (17%) of 1,051 admitted students enrolled

Men

197 (25%) of 798 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

100% of 4 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

3.54

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

625 average
570-680 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

18%

Score of 600 - 700

44%

Score of 500 - 600

34%

Score of 400 - 500

4%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

633 average
590-680 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

18%

Score of 600 - 700

55%

Score of 500 - 600

25%

Score of 400 - 500

2%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

26 average
23-29 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

23%

Score of 24 - 29

52%

Score of 18 - 23

25%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 36%
Top quarter: 71%
Top half: 93%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$55,137

Tuition and Fees

$39,960

Room and Board

$12,527

Books and Supplies

$1,250

Other Expenses

$1,375

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

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 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

292 (88.0%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

248 (84.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

248 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

54 (21.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

87%

Average Award

$35,402

Need-Based Gift

Received by 248 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,493

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 175 (70.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,123

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 41 (16.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

83 (25.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $24,114

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

944 (77.2%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

823 (87.2%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

823 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

188 (22.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

86%

Average Award

$34,957

Need-Based Gift

Received by 823 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $31,269

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 582 (70.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,269

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 126 (15.3%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

377 (30.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $22,504

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

Not reported

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

Not reported

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

Private 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, Home Economics, 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

Art/Fine Arts, 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

$1,875

Academic Calendar System

4-1-4

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Business/marketing, Psychology

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

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

96

Part-Time Faculty

29

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

74%

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

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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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

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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

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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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

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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

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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

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Kangaroo

School Colors

Maroon and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

cheerleading, water polo

Men's Club Sports

cheerleading, water polo

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Student Activities

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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

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,223

Women

627 (51.3%)

Men

596 (48.7%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,215

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
13.5% Asian
8.7% Black/African-American
21.8% Hispanic/Latino
4.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
50.8% White
0.3% Unknown

International Students.

2.5% from 24 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

14

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

80.6%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

63.5%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

72.6%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

73.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

36%

Average Starting Salary

36%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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%