Austin College

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Sherman, TX
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,217

Location Sherman, Texas
Website austincollege.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Best Colleges Rank

#198

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located 60 miles north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, Austin College operates as a private liberal arts institution on a 100-acre suburban campus characterized by both historic red brick buildings and modern academic facilities. Founded in 1849 by the Presbyterian Church, it stands as the oldest college in Texas operating under its original charter. The college maintains selective admission standards and emphasizes a traditional liberal arts curriculum, with notable programs in pre-medical studies, international relations, and business administration. Students are required to live on campus for three years, residing in traditional residence halls or theme houses, and all undergraduates must complete a combination of study abroad, research, or internship experiences through the college's experiential learning requirement.

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Ratings

Austin College is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Austin College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1100/1310
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/29
GPA 3.63

Acceptance Rate

47.7%

Applications Due Jul 31, 2027
Enrollment Rate 14.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$48,680

Costs for Austin College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$48,680
Books and Supplies		$1,150
Other Fees		$210
Room and Board		$13,951
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,211
Total One Year Cost		$66,202

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

75% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Austin College are Social Sciences, Psychology, and Business. 21% of students major in Social Sciences, 14% in Psychology, and 14% in Business.