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Austin College
  • 4 Year
  • SHERMAN, TX
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Austin College
#5 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Texas
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • SHERMAN, TX
  • 864 reviews
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    Austin College Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    85%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    82%
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,900 / year
    Poll
    48%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 163 responses
    Poll
    68%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 69 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,852 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 36 responses
    • Pub
      22%
    • Caf is okay at times. Always check.
      19%
    • The Coffee Shop
      17%
    • Anything but the caf
      14%
    • Pub however there are limited options
      14%
    • The Caf
      14%
    35%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 69 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 48 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      23%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      71%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      4%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      2%

    Safety

    Safety
    C
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    83%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 47 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 35 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      43%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      40%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      9%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      9%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 45 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      24%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      60%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      11%
    • Not very visible.
      2%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 75 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      7%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      73%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      20%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Water Polo
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Student Government, Newspaper, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 27 responses
    • Birthday Fountain
      33%
    • Homecoming/Halloween Festival
      22%
    • Kangapalooza
      19%
    • Finals Breakfast
      15%
    • Baker Bun Run
      7%
    • Love's Fool (auction off dates to raise money)
      4%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 76 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      7%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      47%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      33%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      12%
    • Parties? What parties?
      1%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 38 responses
    • Kangapalooza
      42%
    • Jan Term
      24%
    • Halloween
      8%
    • We don't party
      8%
    • Graduation
      5%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • events sponsored by campus organizations
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    18%
    Women in Sororities
    10%
    55%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 75 responses
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