School Information

70.4
Total Enrollment 1,364
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Austin College

http://www.austincollege.edu
900 N Grand Ave, Sherman, Texas 75090-4400
(903) 813-2000

The mission of Austin College is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences in order to prepare them for rewarding careers and for full, engaged, and meaningful lives.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Austin College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 96.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,393), and 58% receive loans ($6,559 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,090.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Austin College is $19,890 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,750 people applied to Austin College. Of the applicants, 80.0% were admitted (75.0% male & 84.0% female ) and 30.0% accepted (31.0% male and 28.0% female)

Of the 1,335 undergraduate students at Austin College, 1.0% are part-time. A majority (99.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     92.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     86.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     71.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     78.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     74.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 903-813-3000
Admissions Office Email admission@austincollege.edu
Admissions Office Address Austin College Office of Admission 900 North Grand Avenue, Suite 6N Sherman, Texas 75090-4400
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.austincollege.edu/admission/apply/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.austincollege.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.austincollege.edu/Category.asp?712
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Austin College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Austin College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 560
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 670
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 650
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
 
Austin College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 4
American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Latin American Studies 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 29
Biochemistry 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 46
Business/Commerce, General 46
Communication, journalism, and related programs 14
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14
Computer and information sciences and support services 1
Computer Science 1
Education 23
Art Teacher Education 2
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 9
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1
Music Teacher Education 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 9
Speech Teacher Education 0
English language and literature/letters 8
English Language and Literature, General 8
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 12
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 0
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other 0
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 1
Latin Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 9
History 16
History, General 16
Mathematics and statistics 11
Mathematics, General 11
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 29
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 29
Natural resources and conservation 4
Environmental Studies 4
Philosophy and religious studies 11
Philosophy 4
Religion/Religious Studies 7
Physical sciences 8
Chemistry, General 6
Physics, General 2
Psychology 52
Psychology, General 52
Social sciences 50
Economics, General 13
International Economics 7
International Relations and Affairs 3
Political Science and Government, General 19
Sociology 8
Visual and performing arts 11
Art/Art Studies, General 11
Music, General 0
 
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