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Austin College

Sherman, TXPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 48% Acceptance
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48%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$21,107
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.2K
Students
Small campus body
$45,242
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Austin College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Sherman, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 48%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.2K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
48% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading550 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math550 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 29
1typical 50% range36
48%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Biological Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Social Sciences14% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,613
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,196
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,071
Earnings 5yr: $67,932
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,833
Earnings 5yr: $51,010
Debt: $26,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,913
Earnings 5yr: $35,087
Debt: $25,142
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,570
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,362
Earnings 5yr: $44,584
Debt: N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,168
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,011
Earnings 5yr: $70,861
Debt: $26,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,875
Earnings 5yr: $64,927
Debt: $24,277
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,522
Earnings 5yr: $44,568
Debt: $25,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $61,368
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,828
Debt: $21,197
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$21,107
In-State Tuition$48,680
Out-of-State Tuition$48,680
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

31%
Pell Grants
50%
Take Loans
73%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$45,242
+35% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,296

Completion Signals

67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

49%
Men
51%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$79,117
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