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Austin College
#378 in Best Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Sherman, TX
  • 784 reviews
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    Austin College Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C-
    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
    97%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    82%
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,810/ year
    Poll
    52%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.46 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.67 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    C
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,716/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 34 responses
    Report
    • Caf is okay at times. Always check.
      21%
    • Pub
      21%
    • The Coffee Shop
      18%
    • Pub however there are limited options
      15%
    • The Caf
      15%
    • Anything but the caf
      12%
    34%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.59 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C-
    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 46 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      22%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      74%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      4%

    Safety

    Safety
    C+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    84%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.45 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 33 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      45%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      39%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      9%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      6%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 43 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      23%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      63%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      12%
    • We have campus police?
      2%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 65 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      6%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      74%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      20%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

    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 25 responses
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    • Birthday Fountain
      32%
    • Homecoming/Halloween Festival
      20%
    • Kangapalooza
      20%
    • Finals Breakfast
      16%
    • Baker Bun Run
      8%
    • Love's Fool (auction off dates to raise money)
      4%

    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 66 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      6%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      47%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      36%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      11%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 28 responses
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    • Kangapalooza
      50%
    • Jan Term
      29%
    • Graduation
      4%
    • Halloween
      4%
    • Homecoming
      4%
    • Jailbreak
      4%
    • Texas Festival
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    18%
    Women in Sororities
    10%
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.65 responses
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