Austin College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Austin College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

54.4%

Admission Difficulty for Austin College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Austin College is 54.4%. Its admission rate is the 12th lowest in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Austin College and can you get accepted?

Austin College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,823 out of the 5,192 who applied were admitted.

Austin College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.63. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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54% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Austin College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.63 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1270 on the SAT
Score 27 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Austin College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.63

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Austin College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Austin College are to have around a 3.63 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Austin College accepts 54% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Austin College is 3.63 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #18 in Texas for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Austin College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Austin College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	9.9%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	35.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	26.2%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	14.5%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	8.1%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	6.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.3%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Austin College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Austin College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 29% of students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1160-1370

Applicants Submitting SAT

29%

SAT Scores for Austin College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	580
Math 25th Percentile	580
Composite 25th Percentile	1160

SAT Scores for Austin College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	690
Math 75th Percentile	680
Composite 75th Percentile	1370
Average SAT Score	1270

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Austin College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Austin College is 1270 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1160-1370. Students who get into Austin College score in the top 31 percent of all SAT test takers.. Austin College ranks #9 in the state of Texas and #237 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1270 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Austin College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1160 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1160, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1050, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Austin College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1265, you have around a 54% chance of being admitted. A 1370 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 69% chance of getting in.

Austin College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1370 and Above	Good	>69%
1265 to 1370	Avg +	54%-69%
1160 to 1265	Avg -	38%-54%
1055 to 1160	Reach	25%-38%
Less than 1055	Low	<25%

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Austin College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

24-30

Applicants Submitting ACT

10%

ACT Scores for Austin College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	23
Math 25th Percentile	21
Composite 25th Percentile	24

ACT Scores for Austin College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	31
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	30
Average ACT Score	27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Austin College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Austin College is 27, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 24 and 30. The school ranks #9 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 27. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 24 and score in the score in the top 27 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 21.

10 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Austin College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Austin College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Austin College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 27 score has around 54% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 69% with a 30 ACT score.

Austin College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30 and Above	Good	>69%
27 to 30	Avg +	54%-69%
24 to 27	Avg -	38%-54%
21 to 24	Reach	25%-38%
Less than 21	Low	<25%

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High School Class Rank

59% of Austin College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Austin College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	30%
Top 25% of class	59%
Top 50% of class	91%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Austin College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,836	2,293	5,192
Accepted	1,583	1,233	2,823
Acceptance Rate	56%	54%	54%
Enrolled	151	179	330
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	10%	15%	12%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 31, 2025

Days left to Apply

218

Applicants have 218 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Jul 31, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Austin College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Austin College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Austin College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Austin College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Austin College is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.63 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1270 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1370 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 27 on the ACT places you in a strong position.