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Austin College

Sherman, TX·Private·~48% acceptance

Austin College is a private college based in Sherman, TX. It admits about 48% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $21,107 per year after financial aid. About 68% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $61,296 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$21,107/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $61,607
Aid cuts ~$40,500/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Mar 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–4
SAT (middle 50%)1100–1310
ACT (middle 50%)23–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
68%
graduation rate
79%
freshman retention
$45,242
median earnings, 6yr
$61,296
median earnings, 10yr
How Austin College reads an application

What Austin College values

Very important
Grades (GPA)
Important
Application essays
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Volunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Austin College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Austin College requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essays
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceTOEFL / English proficiency

From federal IPEDS data — what Austin College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Austin College's acceptance rate?
Austin College admits about 48% of applicants.
How much does Austin College cost?
At Austin College, the average net price after aid is about $21,107 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $61,607 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Austin College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1100–1310 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT.
What are Austin College's application deadlines?
Austin College's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Mar 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Austin College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Austin College rates Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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