| Location | Sherman, TX (60 miles north of Dallas) |
| Type | 4-year, private, liberal arts |
| College Size | Small: 1,302 (1,285 undergraduate) |
| Retention Rate | 82% |
| Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Acceptance Rate | 51% |
| Test Scores | SAT Range Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 560 – 660 Math: 550 – 650 ACT Composite Range 22-29 |
| Test Optional? | Yes |
| Freshman Application Deadlines | Early Decision (binding): November 1 Early Action I: December 1 Early Action II: February 1 Regular Decision: March 1 |
| Financial Aid – Average Percent of Need Met | 89% |
| Application Fee | Free! |
| Popular Programs | Biology Psychology Business Public Health Pre-med Pre-law Education Foreign Languages |
| Housing Requirement | Students required to live on campus for six fourteen week semesters or the equivalent of three academic years |
Key Facts:
- 12:1 student to faculty ratio, average class size of 15
- 88% of students complete professional internships
- More than 55 areas of study
- Medical school acceptance rates for a first time Austin College applicant is 63%
- The Austin College Teaching Program has students graduate with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and teaching certification in 4.5-years
- All freshman students are assigned a faculty mentor
- NCAA Division III athletics
- Kangaroo mascot
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