Austin College

Location and Affiliation:

Austin College is located in Sherman, TX population 31,600.
Affiliation: Presbyterian.

Population:

Austin College’s enrollment is 1,279 students on campus.

• 55% female
• 4% black
• 1% Asian
• 2% international
• 8% Hispanic

69% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 85%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:12

Academic Level:

• Austin College is a Level 2 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.5
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 23-28
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 570-670, Math 570-670, Composite 1140-1340

Most Popular Majors:

• Business/Marketing 12%
• Communications 5%
• Psychology 12%
• Political Science/Government 9%
• History 7%
• Biology 7%
• Performing Arts 6%
• Foreign Language 8%

Graduates:

74% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $35
• The admission application deadline is January 15
• The financial aid deadline is April 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 99%.

Features:

Austin College is located on 74 acres of enrivonmental research area. It also has a lake recreation area, tissue culture facility, and an advanced scientific computer center. Founded in 1849, it was modeled after Princeton University. Austin College is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under its original charter. Austin College was the first college in Texas to grant a graduate degree.

Contact:

Austin College Admissions 1-800-442-5363.

Learn more about Austin College. http://www.austincollege.edu