Austin College Admission Requirements
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Austin College Admission Overview
Austin College admission requirements are competitive. Last year Austin College admitted 47.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.63 GPA (A-) and SAT 1100-1310 / ACT 23-29. Austin College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Austin College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Austin College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Austin College
Acceptance Rate
The Austin College acceptance rate is 47.7%. Last year, 2,517 of 5,282 applicants were admitted. That is the 12th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Austin College and can you get accepted?
Austin College is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Austin College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.63. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Austin College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.63Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.63
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Austin College typically have around a 3.63 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Austin College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #18 in Texas for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Austin College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1100-1310Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
24%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 550
- Math 550
- Composite 1100
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 650
- Composite 1310
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Austin College typically score around a 1210 SAT (middle 50% 1100–1310) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 77th percentile nationally. Austin College ranks #12 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1100 to 1310
SAT policy
Austin College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1210 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Austin College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
23-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
8%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 21
- Composite 23
75th Percentile Scores
- English 28
- Math 26
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Austin College typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 23–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Austin College places #10 among colleges in Texas for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to Austin College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
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.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Austin College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jul 31, 2027Days left to Apply
334Applicants have 334 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 31, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Austin College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Austin College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 47.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.63 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1100-1310); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=222983.
GPA calculator: Austin College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026