Austin College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2976 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #845 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #777 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #49 of 119 | In Texas |
| #921 of 3,471 | For Pharmacology |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Undergraduates
- 1,167
- Graduates
- 15
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.austincollege.edu
Austin College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Austin College has an acceptance rate of 54% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 54% | 56% |
| Applicants | 5,192 | 2,293 | 2,836 |
| Admissions | 2,823 | 1,233 | 1,583 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 330 | 179 | 151 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
95 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Austin College are 1160-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Austin College are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 580 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 309 (26%) |
| Asian | 140 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 83 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 14 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Austin College is $24,739 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,488 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,295 |
| $48-75K | $20,291 |
| $75-110K | $26,077 |
| $110K+ | $28,585 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,740 | $29,415 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,740 | $29,415 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,740 | $29,415 |
| Fee in-district | $210 | $185 |
| Fee in-state | $210 | $185 |
| Fee out-of-state | $210 | $185 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,208 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,420 |
| Room charge | $5,900 |
| Meal charge | $6,520 |
Austin College majors
Austin College has granted 310 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 16 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Austin College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 39 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | |
| Finance, General | 26 | |
| Economics, General | 17 | |
| History, General | 16 | |
| Public Health, General | 16 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 | |
| Communication, General | 11 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | |
| Environmental Studies | 8 | |
| Physics, General | 8 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Computer Science | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Health Services Administration | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | |
| Creative Writing | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |
| East Asian Studies | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 1 | |
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| International Economics | 1 | |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 310 | 16 |
Austin College has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 69% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Austin College has published 2,186 scientific papers with 41,843 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 20 | 141 |
| 1992 | 23 | 144 |
| 1993 | 17 | 144 |
| 1994 | 18 | 111 |
| 1995 | 15 | 172 |
| 1996 | 26 | 185 |
| 1997 | 27 | 180 |
| 1998 | 30 | 194 |
| 1999 | 33 | 215 |
| 2000 | 30 | 236 |
| 2001 | 27 | 260 |
| 2002 | 29 | 349 |
| 2003 | 32 | 455 |
| 2004 | 25 | 476 |
| 2005 | 35 | 485 |
| 2006 | 57 | 603 |
| 2007 | 40 | 785 |
| 2008 | 60 | 864 |
| 2009 | 50 | 1031 |
| 2010 | 58 | 1127 |
| 2011 | 52 | 1331 |
| 2012 | 65 | 1342 |
| 2013 | 67 | 1599 |
| 2014 | 87 | 1853 |
| 2015 | 66 | 1885 |
| 2016 | 79 | 1859 |
| 2017 | 90 | 2148 |
| 2018 | 114 | 2637 |
| 2019 | 111 | 3009 |
| 2020 | 119 | 3363 |
| 2021 | 100 | 3650 |
| 2022 | 123 | 3761 |
| 2023 | 133 | 3590 |
Austin College alumni
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Lance Armstrong
- Occupations
- podcastertriathleteautobiographersport cyclist
- Biography
-
Lance Edward Armstrong is an American former professional road racing cyclist. He achieved international fame for winning the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005, but was stripped of his titles after an investigation into doping allegations, called the Lance Armstrong doping case, found he used performance-enhancing drugs over his career. He is currently banned for life from all sanctioned bicycling events.
-
Stephen Carpenter
- Occupations
- guitaristmusician
- Biography
-
Stephen "Steph" Carpenter is an American musician, known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the alternative metal band Deftones.
-
Larry Fedora
- Occupations
- player of American footballhead coach
- Biography
-
Herbert Lawrence Fedora is an American football coach and former player who is the former coach and general manager for the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL). He previously served as head coach at the University of Southern Mississippi from 2008 to 2011, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2012 to 2018, and the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Baylor University in 2020.
-
Ron Kirk
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Ronald Kirk is an American lawyer and politician who served as the United States Trade Representative from 2009 to 2013, as the 97th Secretary of State of Texas, and as the 56th Mayor of Dallas from 1995 to 2002. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
General info
| Founded | 1849 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Nil nisi per aspera Nothing but the rough |
| Colors | crimson, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 276 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 N Grand Ave Sherman, Texas, 75090-4400 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 44,000 |
| Phone | 9038132000 |