Austin College
Sherman, TX
1,223
Students
34,957
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
52%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Austin College is a Comprehensive institution located in Sherman, TX, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
900 North Grand Avenue
Suite 6N
Sherman, TX 75090-4400
United States
Suite 6N
Sherman, TX 75090-4400
United States
Contact
Mrs. Nan Davis
Vice President for Institutional Enrollment
Email: admission@austincollege.edu
Phone: 903-813-3000
Fax: 903-813-3198
Vice President for Institutional Enrollment
Email: admission@austincollege.edu
Phone: 903-813-3000
Fax: 903-813-3198
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Asian Studies (East) |
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| Spanish And Iberian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations Related |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Nonprofit Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Media Related |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Speech Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Classics And Classical Languages Related |
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| East Asian Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Latin |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| International Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Digital Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,545
Applied
1,849
Accepted
1,223
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,946
Females Applied
1,051
Females Accepted
54%
Male Admissions
1,599
Males Applied
798
Males Accepted
50%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.54
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | March 1st | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 4th | |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 15th | |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 633 | 590 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 625 | 570 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 23 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
39,775
Fees
185
Full-time student fees
12,527
Room & board
5,810
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
34,957
Avg. Financial Aid Package
35,402
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
23,614
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,596
Avg. Loan Aid
22,504
Avg. Grant Aid
31,269
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
86%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
23%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,223
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
9%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 21.26% |
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| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| White or Caucasian | 49.47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.57% |
| Asian | 13.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
| Two or more races | 4.17% |
| Other | 0.25% |
Gender
Male (48.73%)
Female (51.27%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 86% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Great Day of Service and Kangapalooza (spring concert)
Homecoming, Great Day of Service and Kangapalooza (spring concert)
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF), Campus Activity Board (CAB), Indian Cultural Association, Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) and ACtivators
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF), Campus Activity Board (CAB), Indian Cultural Association, Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) and ACtivators
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Faculty
125
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 96
Part-time - 29
Male - 74
Female - 51
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