Liberal arts college
#14 Best colleges in TexasAustin College
Sherman, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $21,107 a year
Median debt at graduation: $24,500 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#114 of 950
- Best small colleges in America#122 of 906
- Best colleges for business in America#240 of 1,563
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#199 of 1,238
- Best colleges for finance in America#124 of 744
- Best colleges for psychology in America#264 of 1,418
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- Best colleges in America#344 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#250 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#266 of 1,358
- Best test-optional colleges in America#300 of 1,481
- Best colleges for art and design in America#248 of 1,187
- Best colleges for history in America#263 of 1,247
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#262 of 1,215
- Best colleges for music in America#243 of 1,063
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#267 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#261 of 1,116
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#165 of 690
- Most selective colleges in America#168 of 683
In Texas
- Best colleges for finance in Texas#8 of 57
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Texas#9 of 64
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Texas#9 of 63
- Best colleges for English in Texas#10 of 67
- Best colleges for music in Texas#9 of 56
- Best small colleges in Texas#5 of 31
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- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Texas#11 of 68
- Best colleges for history in Texas#11 of 67
- Best colleges for mathematics in Texas#11 of 67
- Best colleges for business in Texas#13 of 79
- Best colleges in Texas#14 of 85
- Best colleges for psychology in Texas#12 of 71
- Best test-optional colleges in Texas#11 of 65
- Best colleges for chemistry in Texas#11 of 63
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Texas#11 of 62
- Best colleges for computer science in Texas#5 of 27
- Best colleges for art and design in Texas#10 of 54
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Texas#16 of 85
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Texas#5 of 20
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,212 · ACT 26
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$17,782
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $61,607 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,128 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 49% · Women 51% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 23% |
| Total students | 1,136 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $21,107 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $61,607 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $24,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 67% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 70% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 64% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 73% |
| First-year retention | 79% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $61,296 |
| Admission rate | 48% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 31% |
| Average SAT | 1212 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550–660 |
| SAT math | 550–650 |
| ACT composite | 23–29 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good · Top 43% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Finance | |
| Computer science | |
| Economics | |
| History | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| English | |
| Romance languages | |
| Business (general) | |
| Biology | |
| Psychology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Anthropology, Area studies, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Classics, Communication studies, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Ethnic and gender studies, Fine arts, German, International business, International relations, Kinesiology and exercise science, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Public health, Religious studies, Sociology, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Business | |
| Psychology | |
| Social sciences | |
| Health professions |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 0% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,951 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 11 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 12%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 87%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $151,492IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Dallas Love Field (DAL)About 57 miles away · about 1 hour 20 minutes by car |
| Town population | 46,397Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | PlanoAbout 42 miles away · about 1 hour by car |
| Typical weather | 43°F in January · 83°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Sherman, TX, about 5 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Austin College’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 19% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Austin College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $21,107 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Austin College?
- Austin College admitted 48% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Austin College’s graduates do?
- 67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $61,296; the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 222983
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Presbyterian Church (USA)
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