Austin College: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Austin College is a private institution located in Sherman, Texas with a selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, Austin College admits between a quarter and half of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 48%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1200 and an ACT composite around 26. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,107 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Austin College?

76% of enrolled students at Austin College had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.67, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.

What does Austin College weight in admissions?

Austin College reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores Austin College typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 550–650, with an EBRW midpoint near 620. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 23–29. Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort — often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Austin College actually cost?

Published tuition is $48,680 for in-state students and $48,680 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $13,951 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $21,107 per year — the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 31% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Austin College

Will my child graduate from Austin College?

These predict outcomes at Austin College better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at Austin College

The most popular undergraduate programs at Austin College, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General and Biology, General. Across all programs, Austin College confers roughly 229 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Business/Commerce, General program report a median income of about $70,861 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Austin College safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Austin College disclosed 0 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 0.0 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 0 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Austin College?

About 86% of undergraduates at Austin College live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. In Greek life, 6% of men join a fraternity and 23% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

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Common questions parents ask about Austin College