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Austin College

Sherman, TX

Austin College, founded in 1849, is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Its 70-acre campus is located in Sherman, TX, 60 miles north of Dallas.

Austin College

Sherman, TX

Tuition & Fees

$41,155

$41,155

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
9%
600-699
50%
500-599
38%
400-499
3%
700-800
12%
600-699
39%
500-599
45%
400-499
4%
700-800
9%
600-699
30%
500-599
41%
400-499
18%
300-399
2%
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30-36
30%
24-29
35%
18-23
29%
12-17
6%
30-36
11%
24-29
57%
18-23
28%
12-17
4%
30-36
21%
24-29
54%
18-23
23%
12-17
2%
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

1

teacher

12

students

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Selective

51%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,236
Declined + 2,124
Total Received 4,360
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Private (nonprofit)

1,294

undergraduate students

20

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 6016
ACT 4058

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Location

School Facts

Austin College, founded in 1849, is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Its 70-acre campus is located in Sherman, TX, 60 miles north of Dallas.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,314
Established in 1849
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Accredited by •  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Sherman, TX

60-acre campus in Sherman (population: 41,917), 60 miles from Dallas. Air, bus, and train serve Dallas.

Austin College
900 North Grand Avenue
Sherman, TX 75090-4400

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
74%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
96%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
10 fraternities 13% of male students
 
8 sororities 17% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
29%
Top 1/4
59%
Top 1/2
90%
Bottom 1/2
10%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
9%
600-699
50%
500-599
38%
400-499
3%
700-800
12%
600-699
39%
500-599
45%
400-499
4%
700-800
9%
600-699
30%
500-599
41%
400-499
18%
300-399
2%
composite english math
30-36
30%
24-29
35%
18-23
29%
12-17
6%
30-36
11%
24-29
57%
18-23
28%
12-17
4%
30-36
21%
24-29
54%
18-23
23%
12-17
2%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline February 1 (priority deadline)
March 1
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Selective

51%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,236
Declined + 2,124
Total Received 4,360

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Nan Davis
Vice President for Institutional Enrollment
P: 800 526-4276
F: 903 813-3198
admission@austincollege.edu

Financial Aid

87%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$39,081

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $40,970
Room $5,900
Board $6,852
Additional fees $185
Books & supplies $1,250
Total $55,157
Average Financial Aid - $39,081
Total with Avg. Aid $16,076

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,438,531
State $1,630,722
Institutional $24,226,025
Other external $411,132
Total $28,706,410

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $11,551,911
Other external $174,006
Total $11,725,917

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 526-4276
finaid@austincollege.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Laurie Coulter
Assistant Vice President & Executive Director of Financial Aid
lcoulter@austincollege.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
diving
football
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
volleyball
water polo

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

David Norman (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot
Katy Kangaroo
School colors
crimson and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American Studies
Anthropology
Art
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Business Finance
Chemistry
Classical Civilization
Classical/Modern Languages
Classics
Communication
Computer Science
East Asian Language/Culture/Japanese
East Asian Language/Cultures/Chinese
East Asian Studies
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Studies
French
German
Global Management
History
International Economics/Finance
International Relations
Latin
Latin American/Iberian Studies
Mathematics
Media Studies
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Religion/Philosophy
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,314

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

98%

1,294
students

Female
52%
673

Male
48%
621

2%

20
students

Female
80%
16

Male
20%
4

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

1,290
students

Female
53%
671

Male
47%
619

1%

4
students

Female
50%
2

Male
50%
2

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
24%
Hispanic/Latino
47%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

55%

Transfer applicants accepted

40%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 1

Spring: January 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

68

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

68

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Other
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 11
Countries most often represented China
Nigeria
South Korea
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Erin Hargrove
Associate Director of Admission & International Students
903 813-2315
ehargrove@austincollege.edu

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