Austin College
Sherman, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,208
Graduate Enrollment: 16
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 42.71%
Male/Female: 49% / 51% (2017)
First generation college students: 23.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.9% (2003)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 77.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 69.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 57.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 48.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 48.8%
Black: 7.5%
Hispanic: 24.7%
Asian: 13.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Black: 7.5%
Hispanic: 24.7%
Asian: 13.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $56,336
In-State tuition: $43,525Out-of-State tuition: $43,525
Estimated books and supplies: $1,250 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,752 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,250 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,400 (2022)
Average Family Income: $82,031 (2017)
Median Family Income: $54,764 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 52.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $260 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,418 |
| $30k-48k | $19,614 |
| $48k-75k | $20,470 |
| $75k-110k | $25,058 |
| $110k+ | $27,846 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 65%6-year graduation rate: 68%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 91.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 76.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 78.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 59.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 63.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $27,494 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,167 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | $56,237 ($4,686) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 14 | $55,685 ($4,640) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 15 | $42,871 ($3,573) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 32 | $24,277 | $257 | $15,487 ($1,291) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 20 | $25,142 | $267 | $26,445 ($2,204) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 29 | $25,000 | $264 | $16,011 ($1,334) | $40,233 ($3,353) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 15 | $32,016 ($2,668) | $62,746 ($5,229) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 2 | $40,853 ($3,404) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 16 | $21,197 | $222 | $42,361 ($3,530) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 23 | $20,500 | $217 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 34 | $26,000 | $265 | $33,227 ($2,769) | $62,498 ($5,208) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 19 | $26,000 | $276 | $39,158 ($3,263) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 18 | $26,000 | $269 | $45,148 ($3,762) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $67,914Full time faculty: 88%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $155,432,935 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $184,772,455 (2022)