Austin College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,203
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	43%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Sherman, Texas, Austin College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Austin College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Austin College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Austin College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

42.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,525

Cost of attendance at Austin College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,525

Cost of attendance at Austin College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Austin College received on average $32,430 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,430

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	109	32%	$4,618	$503,414
Other Federal Grant	323	95%	$2,472	$798,532
State Grant/Scholarships	156	46%	$3,300	$514,858
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	337	99%	$28,725	$9,680,247
Total Grant & Scholarships	339	100%	$32,430	$10,993,637

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Austin College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Austin College students is 68.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.3%.

68.3%

asian 88.2% 30 students
African American 54.2% 13 students
white 66.9% 113 students
unknown 70.6% 24 students
hispanic 62.1% 41 students
International Students 80.0% 8 students
Mixed Race 90.9% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football American Southwest Conference
Baseball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Austin College provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Austin College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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