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Austin College

Sherman, Texas 75090-4400

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Austin College is a private institution in Sherman with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1272, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,296 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,451.

Established
1849
Motto
Nil nisi per aspera
Mascot
Rowdy 'Roo
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
American Southwest Conference (ASC)

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47%Acceptance
1272SAT Avg
1,125Students
11:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$61,296Earnings 10yr
$23,451Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Austin College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate46.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1272

Reading & WritingMid: 620
590680
MathMid: 610
580660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2632

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

46.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1272

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,500
Room & Board$13,495
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$59,654
Average Net Price$23,451
Median Debt at Graduation$24,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$260

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,701
$30–48K$18,021
$48–75K$22,351
$75–110K$28,185
$110K+$27,503

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,451

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,125
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 7%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 11%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
Freshman Retention80.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,242
8 Years$52,390
10 Years$61,296

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,400
Men
$59,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#83
Forbes
#250
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#116

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
61 mi(106 min)
Austinpop. 960K
243 mi(421 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
278 mi(482 min)

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