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Austin College

#8 in Colleges with the Best Professors in Texas
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Sherman, TX
  • 754 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    C-
  5. Athletics
    C+
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    C-
  9. Dorms
    C
  10. Campus Food
    C
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    B-
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About Austin College...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Southern Athletic Association
Address
900 N Grand Ave
Sherman, TX 75090
Website
austincollege.edu
From Austin College

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.

Austin College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
March 1
Acceptance Rate
53%
SAT Range
1090-1320
ACT Range
23-29
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

Cost

Net Price
$23,051/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $17,157/ year
  • $30-48k
    $16,664/ year
  • $49-75k
    $20,050/ year
  • $76-110k
    $24,685/ year
  • $110k+
    $26,365/ year
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Academics

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.44 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.52 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.52 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business
    44 Graduates
  • Psychology
    41 Graduates
  • Biology
    36 Graduates
  • Public Health
    22 Graduates
  • Economics
    21 Graduates
  • History
    18 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    16 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    15 Graduates
  • Spanish Language and Literature
    14 Graduates
  • Communications
    12 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,258Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
30%
Varsity Athletes
26%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 17 responses
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  • Liberal
    47%
  • Fake
    12%
  • Preppy
    12%
  • Unique (good or bad depending on your view)
    12%
  • Wordly
    12%
  • friendly
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
95%
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.56 responses
Poll
73%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.56 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 15 responses
Report
  • Close knit, engaging teachers
    47%
  • Its different
    20%
  • Life changing
    20%
  • Diverse
    7%
  • Liberating
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
73%
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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My experience at AC was great because of the people I met there. The friends I made, my on-campus job and some of my professors were truly worthwhile! However, the rigor, competition and outright favoritism of some professors make this school a challenge is your looking to compete in Pre-med. Overall, I've seen worse and better schools and ended up transferring for various reasons, but don't regret my time at AC.
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Austin College takes academics very seriously and the classes can be very challenging. However, I was able to play football while attending and completed the pre-med prerequisites while majoring in psychology. Even though I was pre-med the whole way through, I decided to go to law school and the rigor of the Austin College classes has prepared me greatly for all the challenges that I have faced.
Everybody at Austin College genuinely seems to care about you. The access to a mentor throughout your college career was something that was unique to me. Having somebody who is there to guide you towards success is an incredible tool. While the college isn't perfect, I believe that it will only get better in the years to come under the current leadership.