Texas

Austin College

Sherman, Texas

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1849Small citySEVP certified
Austin College campus
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About

Austin College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Sherman, Texas. Chartered in November 1849, Austin College remains the oldest institution of higher education in Texas to be operating under its original charter and name as recognized by the State Historical Survey Committee. About 1,300 students are enrolled at the college.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$50,014
Estimated total for international students
US$65,405
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
1,165
Graduate students
52
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
48%
SAT
Reading and writing 550–660 · Maths 550–650
ACT
23–29

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$62,064

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (37)

Bachelor's degrees35 subjects
AnthropologyArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Master's degrees2 subjects
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.