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Austin College

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world rank  3533

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Overview

Austin College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Sherman, Texas, United States. Founded in 1849, Austin College is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. This institution provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 177-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 40-49%. This makes it an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. Austin College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Austin College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Austin College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Austin College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Austin College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym
Founded 1849
Motto Nil nisi per aspera
Nothing but the rough
Colours Crimson and gold
Mascot Kangaroo

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Location

Address 900 North Grand Avenue
Sherman
75090-4400 Texas
United States
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Austin College Phone Number (903) 813 2000
Austin College Fax Number (903) 813 3199
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Austin College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1947


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Austin College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Austin College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Austin College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Austin College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Austin College's academic range and degree level offering.



Austin College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Austin College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Austin College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Austin College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Austin College.



Austin College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)
International
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Austin College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Austin College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Austin College Admission Info


Austin College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Austin College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Austin College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Austin College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Austin College's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Austin College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Austin College's Admission Office Admission Office

900 North Grand, Suite 6N
Sherman 75090-4400
(903) 813 3000
800 442 5363

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Austin College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Austin College Size and Profile


Austin College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Austin College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Austin College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Austin College's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Austin College's Control Type Control Type

Austin College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Austin College's Entity Type Entity Type

Austin College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Austin College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Austin College's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Austin College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Austin College adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Austin College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Austin College is Christian-Presbyterian Religious Affiliation

Christian-Presbyterian. Presbyterian Church (USA) - www.pcusa.org



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Facilities and Services

Austin College Facilities


Austin College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Austin College's Library
Austin College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 175,858 physical volumes, 5,546 physical media, 4,950,931 digital/electronic media and 194 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Austin College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Austin College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Austin College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,203 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Austin College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Austin College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Austin College Services


Austin College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Austin College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Austin College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported
This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.


Austin College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Austin College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Austin College Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Austin College consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Austin College
  • Art and Art History Department
  • Biology Department
  • Chemistry Department
  • Classical and Modern Languages Department
  • Communication, Media Studies, and Theatre Department
  • Economics and Business Administration Department
  • Education Department
  • English Department
  • Exercise and Sport Science Department
  • History Department
  • Mathematics and Computer Science Department
  • Music Department
  • Philosophy Department
  • Physics Department
  • Political Science Department
  • Psychology Department
  • Religious Studies Department
  • Sociology and Anthropology Department

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Memberships and Affiliations

Austin College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Austin College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin College public or private?

Austin College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Austin College profit or non-profit?

Austin College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Austin College in terms of enrollment?

Austin College has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Austin College in terms of academic staff?

Austin College's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Austin College a coeducational institution?

Austin College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Austin College use?

Austin College adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term

What religion is Austin College affiliated with?

Christian-Presbyterian. Presbyterian Church (USA) - www.pcusa.org

Does Austin College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Austin College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Austin College's acceptance rate ranges from 40 to 49%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Austin College ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). International students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Austin College located?

Austin College is located in Sherman, Texas, United States. Address: 900 North Grand Avenue.

Is Austin College accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Austin College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1947).

Does Austin College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Austin College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Austin College have a university library?

Yes Austin College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 175,858 physical volumes, 5,546 physical media, 4,950,931 digital/electronic media and 194 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Austin College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Austin College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Austin College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,203 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Austin College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Austin College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Austin College offer career services?

Yes

Does Austin College offer distance learning?

Not reported This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Does Austin College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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