Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003543
- Phone: (713) 623-2040
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
51.28%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$29,187Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Austin College
River Oaks Plaza, 4140 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX
About
Austin College, located in Sherman, Texas, was founded in 1841 and originally located in Huntsville, Texas. Over the years the school has gone through multiple iterations, locations changes, including becoming coeducation in 1829 through a merger with Texas Presbyterian College, a formerly all female institution. The school maintains a relationship with the Presbyterian Church and named after Stephen F. Austin, a historic figure in the State of Texas.
Academics
Austin College is a liberal arts college that provides a comprehensive four year education in a variety of majors. Students will take courses in the areas of general education, lower and upper division major courses, and a number of electives that allow for an expansion of a student's interests. Additionally student may pursue minor degrees that require additional courses and provide an additional specialization in a secondary area of study. Graduates will earn a bachelor's degree in their chosen area of study.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students who wish to enroll at Austin College must submit an application, along with transcripts and test scores, which will then be reviewed by the school. An evaluation of the provided materials will take place, followed by a decision by the college regarding enrollment.
Once a final decision is reached, the student will be notified, and if admitted will be given material to prepare them for their college experience. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need. Information provided by a student on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be used to determine need and awards.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Austin College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Austin College is around 1,300 students, where graduate students make up roughly 33% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $41,000-$49,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,500 to $1,800 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $30,414 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 56% | $7,934 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Austin College may offer services to students like:- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
Intercollegiate Athletics
Austin College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Football (368)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Austin College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Austin College.
- University of Dallas in Dallas, TX (59 miles away)
- Paul Quinn College in Paris, TX (68 miles away)
- Texas Wesleyan University in Lubbock, TX (75 miles away)
- Southwestern Adventist University in San Marcos, TX (96 miles away)
- Jarvis Christian College in Jacksonville, TX (108 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003543
- Phone: (713) 623-2040
- School Homepage