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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: Marjorie Hass
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,364
  • College Mascot: Kangaroos
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Austin College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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)
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
Austin College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • 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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants8578931,750
Number Granted Admission (%)646 (75%)748 (84%)1,394 (80%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)200 (31%)213 (28%)413 (30%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam28469%
ACT ® Exam20249%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading560680
SAT ® Math570670
SAT ® Writing540650
 
ACT ® Composite2428
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving63%23%42%97%
Avg Amount Receiving$9,098$4,912$3,691$14,668
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.8%1.2%0.2%
Number in Default231
Number in Repayment244250408
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$27,850$26,530$24,920
In-State Tuition and Fees$27,850$26,530$24,920
Out of State Tuition and Fees$27,850$26,530$24,920
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,090$8,657$8,234
Other Expenses$1,300$1,000$1,000
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$39,440$37,187$35,154
In-State$39,440$37,187$35,154
Out of State$39,440$37,187$35,154
Off Campus
In-District$29,050$27,530$25,920
In-State$29,050$27,530$25,920
Out of State$29,050$27,530$25,920
Off Campus with Family
In-District$29,050$27,530$25,920
In-State$29,050$27,530$25,920
Out of State$29,050$27,530$25,920
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree5-
Biology Degree24-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Commerce Degree46-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree14-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree1-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree-2
Drama and Dance Teacher Education Degree--
Elementary Education Degree-9
Music Teacher Education Degree-1
Physical Education Degree-1
Secondary Education Degree-9
Speech Teacher Education Degree--
Middle School Education Degree-1
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree8-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Latin American Studies Degree4-
United States Studies Degree--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree2-
German Language and Literature Degree1-
Latin Language and Literature Degree--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree9-
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree--
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Other Degree--
 
History
History Degree16-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree29-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree11-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree4-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree4-
Religious Studies Degree7-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree6-
Physics Degree2-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree52-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree13-
International Economics Degree7-
International Relations and Affairs Degree3-
Political Science Degree19-
Sociology Degree8-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Degree--
Art Studies Degree11-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,364
    • Undergraduate: 1,335 Graduate: 29
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 618 Female: 746
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 610 Female: 725
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 8 Female: 21
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,354 Part-Time: 10
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,325 Part-Time: 10
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 29 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien252%
American Indian171%
Black393%
Asian20315%
Hispanic13110%
White90066%
Unknown494%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18242%
Ages 18-1965848%
Ages 20-2155941%
Ages 22-241038%
Ages 25-29120.9%
Ages 30-3410.07%
Ages 35-3920.1%
Ages 40-4930.2%
Ages 50-6520.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees31627838
Faculty Status13610630
Tenured Faculty7373-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1249529
Primarily Instruction1249529
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4848-
Other Professionals45432
Technical and/or Paraprofessional99927
Clerical And Secretarial35314
Skilled Crafts1313-
Service and/or Maintenance1616-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$71,585 (95)$73,645 (65)$67,120 (30)
Professor$87,190 (33)$87,758 (25)$85,413 (8)
Associate Professor$66,424 (41)$67,201 (29)$64,545 (12)
Assistant Professor$57,470 (20)$58,559 (11)$56,140 (9)
Instructor$50,500 (1)- (-)$50,500 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$71,585 (95)$73,645 (65)$67,120 (30)
Professor$87,190 (33)$87,758 (25)$85,413 (8)
Associate Professor$66,424 (41)$67,201 (29)$64,545 (12)
Assistant Professor$57,470 (20)$58,559 (11)$56,140 (9)
Instructor$50,500 (1)- (-)$50,500 (1)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes29219498
Unduplicated Athletes28518897
Baseball3434-
Basketball301614
Football8383-
Soccer633627
Softball18-18
Swimming and Diving231211
Tennis231310
Volleyball18-18
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$19,521$19,429
Assistant Coaches-$6,493$2,643
 
Coaches
All Coaches332013
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball413
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students74%
 
By Gender
Male66%
Female80%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien60%
American Indian67%
Black70%
Asian72%
Hispanic83%
White74%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less67%
5 Years72%
6 Years74%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary13
On Campus
Burglary27
Vehicle Theft13
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  • Reviewed on: July 29, 2010 Flag Review
  • Rating:
  • Feel free to attend this school if you;

    A) Don't feel like having an interesting life during your college years.
    B) Only enjoy visiting exotic places such as Walmart or abandoned buildings during your weekends.
    C) Hate yourself and want to subject yourself to the most disappointing experience imaginable.
    D) Have a desire to constantly wonder why you haven't transferred do a different school already.
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Overall Rating: 1
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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