Austin College
Sherman, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Austin College
Austin College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Sherman, Texas. Chartered in November 1849, Austin College remains the oldest institution of higher education in Texas to be operating under its original charter and name as recognized by the State Historical Survey Committee. About 1,300 students are enrolled at the college.
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48%
Acceptance
$21,107
Net price
1,165
Enrollment
67%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
48%
Acceptance rate
1,212
SAT average
26
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$21,107
Average net price
$48,680
In-state tuition
$48,680
Out-of-state tuition
$13,951
Room & board
$1,150
Books & supplies
$61,607
Total cost of attendance
31%
Students receiving Pell grants
50%
Students with federal loans
$24,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$61,296
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,242
Median earnings (6 yrs)
67%
Graduation rate
79%
Retention rate
84%
Earn more than a HS grad
$17,782
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,165
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
23%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Austin College FAQ
Is Austin College a public or private school?
Austin College is a private nonprofit institution located in Sherman, TX.
What is the acceptance rate at Austin College?
Austin College has an acceptance rate of 48%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Austin College cost?
The average annual net price at Austin College is $21,107 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $48,680.
What is the graduation rate at Austin College?
About 67% of students at Austin College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Austin College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Austin College students earn a median of $61,296 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Austin College?
Admitted students at Austin College have an average SAT score of 1,212 and an ACT midpoint of 26. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Austin College?
Austin College enrolls about 1,165 students.
Campus
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