Austin College
PrivateSherman, TX
Austin College is a private small school in Sherman, TX, enrolling about 1,165 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 48% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Finance and Financial Management Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $81,613/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Austin College's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Austin College weighs your application
From Austin College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Austin College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Austin College look for in applicants?
Per Austin College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Austin College's acceptance rate?
Austin College in Sherman, TX admits approximately 48% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Austin College?
Admitted students at Austin College typically score between 1100–1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Austin College?
Admitted students at Austin College typically score between 23–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Austin College cost?
Austin College's total cost of attendance is reported at $61,607 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Austin College require students to live on campus?
No -- Austin College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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