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Austin College
- 900 N Grand Ave
- Sherman, TX 75090
- OPEID College Code: 00354300
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- General Phone: (903) 813-2000
- President: Oscar C Page
- Website: www.austincollege.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,339
- College Mascot: Kangaroos
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (Usa)
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.austincollege.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 817 | 891 | 1,708 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 524 (64%) | 666 (75%) | 1,190 (70%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 161 (31%) | 173 (26%) | 334 (28%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 237 | 71% |
| ACT ® Exam | 166 | 50% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 560 | 670 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | 530 | 660 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 17% | 52% | 94% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,651 | $4,259 | $3,666 | $11,254 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Number in Default | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 408 | 401 | 272 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $24,920 | $23,355 | $20,470 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,920 | $23,355 | $20,470 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,234 | $7,741 | $7,376 |
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,154 | $33,096 | $29,846 |
| Out of State | $35,154 | $33,096 | $29,846 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $25,920 | $24,355 | $21,470 |
| Out of State | $25,920 | $24,355 | $21,470 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $25,920 | $24,355 | $21,470 |
| Out of State | $25,920 | $24,355 | $21,470 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,339 Undergraduate: 1,320 Graduate: 19
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 632 Female: 707
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 629 Female: 691
- Graduate Gender Male: 3 Female: 16
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,326 Part-Time: 13
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,307 Part-Time: 13
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 19 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 24 | 2% |
| American Indian | 11 | 0.8% |
| Black | 37 | 3% |
| Asian | 191 | 14% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 8% |
| White | 969 | 72% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 20 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 608 | 45% |
| Ages 20-21 | 600 | 45% |
| Ages 22-24 | 93 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 11 | 0.8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3 | 0.2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 328 | 288 | 40 |
| Faculty Status | 151 | 118 | 33 |
| Tenured Faculty | 70 | 69 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 112 | 95 | 17 |
| Primarily Instruction | 112 | 95 | 17 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 49 | 49 | - |
| Other Professionals | 69 | 50 | 19 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 98 | 94 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 30 | 28 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 13 | 13 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 17 | 17 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,406 (95) | $69,919 (66) | $64,961 (29) |
| Professor | $82,071 (31) | $82,148 (24) | $81,806 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $65,838 (39) | $66,109 (29) | $65,052 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,819 (24) | $55,842 (13) | $55,793 (11) |
| Instructor | $47,000 (1) | - (-) | $47,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,406 (95) | $69,919 (66) | $64,961 (29) |
| Professor | $82,071 (31) | $82,148 (24) | $81,806 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $65,838 (39) | $66,109 (29) | $65,052 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,819 (24) | $55,842 (13) | $55,793 (11) |
| Instructor | $47,000 (1) | - (-) | $47,000 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 268 | 172 | 96 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 259 | 164 | 95 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Football | 77 | 77 | - |
| Soccer | 47 | 20 | 27 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Tennis | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $19,370 | $19,436 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,829 | $4,089 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 78% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 73% |
| Female | 82% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 80% |
| Asian | 96% |
| Hispanic | 81% |
| White | 74% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 7 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 2 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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