Austin College

grade B+
Overall Grade
4 Year
SHERMAN, TX
Rating 3.49 out of 5 843 reviews

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B+

Overall Niche Grade

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Academics
grade A minus
Value
grade A minus
Diversity
grade A
Campus
grade C minus
Athletics
grade C+
Party Scene
grade B
Professors
grade A minus
Location
grade C minus
Dorms
grade C minus
Campus Food
grade C
Student Life
grade C+
Safety
grade C+

austincollege.edu

900 N GRAND AVE
SHERMAN, TX 75090

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About Austin College...

Athletic Division

NCAA Division III (with football)

Athletic Conference

Southern Athletic Association

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At Austin College, we prepare high-achieving students for rewarding careers as they create their own futures. As part of our learning-by-doing approach, students have countless opportunities to expand their horizons beyond campus. Our legendary professors take students beyond the classroom to present research at national conferences, connect with Fortune 500 companies, and secure professional internships. The College is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA) and cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. One of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

March 1

Acceptance Rate

51%

SAT Range

1110-1310

ACT Range

24-29

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$23,824 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$30,830 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Professors

A minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

12:1

Evening Degree Programs

93%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 44 responses

66%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 67 responses

52%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 67 responses

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Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,291 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

32%

Varsity Athletes

29%

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on 31 responses

Liberal
35%
Unique (good or bad depending on your view)
16%
Fake
10%
There is no "typical" student at AC!
10%
Awkward
6%
Preppy
6%
Wordly
6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

96%

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Poll

56%

of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 71 responses

Poll

73%

of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 71 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on 30 responses

Close knit, engaging teachers
33%
Life changing
33%
Its different
13%
Dangerous
3%
Diverse
3%
Fast-paced
3%
Home away from home
3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$48,200 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

72%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

90%

National

83%

75%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 16 responses

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I am grateful daily to have attended Austin College. I received a wonderful, well-rounded educations, that has definitely helped me achieve my career goals and beyond! I chose to attend AC for it's community. The campus is small and accessible, with a wonderful ratio of students:professors. I always had the support I needed. The campus is also beautiful. The main dorms are on-campus, with no roads or streets between the buildings! The campus felt safe and comforting. I enjoy going back to visit! I always feel at home!

I loved my time at Austin College! I made life-time friends and still keep in touch with some of my professors. The professors are top notch and teach all of the classes - and they want you to call them by their first names. Some even have events for students at their homes, and many provide personal sponsorship for the various organizations/clubs on campus. I really enjoyed the close-knit community and camaraderie between students, professors, and staff. There are many opportunities to get involved and hold leadership positions, within the college community and beyond. I looked forward to Jan Term every year, and the opportunities to study abroad are excellent, which many of my friends took advantage of. My experiences at Austin College also prepared me for a variety of careers that require analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills. I would definitely choose Austin College again - my time there truly was one of the best times in my life.

This institution is one that acts as a home away from home to students. Being a smaller school with a smaller population, the social environment is quite cliquey; meaning that many students have their groups and stick to them (as in any other grade, honestly). The school is riddled with many professional and life preparing opportunities, providing a rich student worker base that really keeps the school running, while also providing pay (in some positions) and learning opportunities. As most students have figured out classes themselves rarely teach us how to function in the real world and more so what we should know. These on-campus and off-campus opportunities provide that real-world experience that makes Austin College students amazing and good at whatever position they hold later on. On top of it, the teacher-student ratio is magnificent in the sense that one enjoys a personal and communicative relationship with their professor.

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