Austin College
Liberal arts college · Sherman, TX · 1,165 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
48%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1100–1310
ACT (middle 50%)
23–29
Average net price
$20,077
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$65,405
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
66%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Austin College?
Austin College accepts about 48 of every 100 applicants (48%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1310 on the SAT. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1100, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 23–29.
The latest federal data says Austin College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Austin College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Austin College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $65,405 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $20,077 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $50,014 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$50,014
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$50,014
- Room & board$14,476
- Total cost of attendance$65,405
- Average net price after grants$20,077
Popular majors
Biology, Social Sciences, Business, Psychology, Computer Science.
Austin College FAQ
- What is Austin College's acceptance rate?
- 48% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Austin College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1100–1310. Aim for 1310 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Austin College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 23–29.
- Is Austin College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Austin College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Austin College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Austin College cost?
- About $65,405 a year before aid; $20,077 on average after grants.
- What is Austin College's FAFSA school code?
- 003543. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Austin College receives your information.
- What is Austin College's graduation rate?
- 66% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Austin College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX | 44% | 1140–1350 | $35,045 | 86% |
| Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TX | 44% | 890–1090 | $336 | 49% |
| Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | 51% | 1200–1400 | $44,441 | 82% |
| Hallmark UniversitySan Antonio, TX | 51% | — | $13,495 | 65% |
| Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX | 43% | 1130–1300 | $29,435 | 74% |
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