About Austin College

Founded in 1849, Austin College. is a Private college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,262 full time undergraduate students, and 16 full time graduate students.

The Austin College Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 101 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Austin College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate53%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range1090-1320
ACT Range23-29

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

96% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 70% were in the top quarter, and 36% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Austin College.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
71%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
57%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
29%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
5%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
76%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
10%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
62%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
67%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
48%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
24%
“We only party on weekends”
24%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
10%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
71%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
57%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
29%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
5%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
76%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
10%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
62%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
67%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
48%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
24%
“We only party on weekends”
24%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
10%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    40 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    32 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    42 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 2 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    40 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    41 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    41 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    42 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    41 Students rated academics 4.5 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

Austin College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Austin College?

26 Students rated Austin College

Solomon - 06/30/2020

I think Austin college is a great school. The academic challenge is perfect and it keeps me striving to be better every single day. The availability of the professors is the greatest advantage Austin college has over larger universities. They are always eager to help myself and my peers in any way that they can. I would recommend this school for anybody who is thinking about going to college.

MacKenzie - 06/26/2020

It's a great educational school and ranked really well. The academics are very challenging and therefore you are getting a better education. NCAA sports are available and played as well as recreational sports. Greek Life is big on campus as is art and community events for students. There is always something to do. Most students live on campus as we have a variety of options from dorms to apartments to cottages.

Kai - 01/08/2020

Austin College is a very prestigious Academic school that offers an endless variety of majors and Minors. The professors are always extremely helpful and nice and push for success. Many Alumni from Austin College have been a huge help in finding jobs and professional careers. There is a great culture and family experience from Austin College. The people are always nice and the support is there from all angles, It may not be in the nicest location or have the prettiest view, but it's a great school and a lot of fun.

Celeste - 12/16/2019

The opportunities at Austin College are amazing as I continue to learn more. There is no other college I can imagine myself at. I feel challenged and supported by staff and faculty to do my best. The small environment encourages students to work closely with faculty and prepares us to be leaders.

Austin College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Austin College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Austin College is 53%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Visit every college you apply to and make sure it fits your student's personality.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    There's just a great familial atmosphere.

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  4. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    It is very demanding towards the end of the semester and it is almost imposible to work a part time job (20-30hrs) and keep up your grades.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    You can expect high expectations, teachers knows your name even if you never had a class with him or her, and knowing literally everyone in your department, and be facebook friends with half of the whole student body, including your professors.

    Read all 6 answers

  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing I have experienced so far is te Greek life at Austin College. All the soroities and fraternities are local chapter and not what you would expect. I came into college thinking that all the fraternities were going to be drunk idiots, on the contrary they were some of the smartest and most welcoming people at AC. Pledging a fraternity has opened me up to new experiences and nwe oppoourtunities I would have never had otherwise. 70 percent of the donors to AC were Greek, that statement alone speaks volumes.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The food at Austin College can be really bad. It isn't the worst I ever had, but it certainly wouldn't be given five stars for taste, smell, and appearance.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had of realized, first-hand, how truly difficult but transforming college is.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When someone asks me about Austin College, I take pride in telling them that I am a part of one of the most elite schools in the U.S. I simply tell them that Austin College is a school that changes lives... a school that requires the most dedicated level of academics. Above all, however, I tell anyone who asks that I can go anywhere through Austin College. Many colleges boast their ability to make your dreams come with a degree. but I am only a freshman, and I could be in Kenya practicing medicine as we speak.

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  10. Describe the students at your school.

    Teammates, intellectuals, and caring people.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Hard working, yet not arrogant person. If you are arrogant, you'll be shut down. If you are hard worker, you'll love this school. Get ready to recognize almost everyone in your graduating class. If you have willingness to open up to new experience, come; the school will show you a whole new world that you have never imagined.

    Read all 3 answers

  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who is not serious or focused should avoid this school, as well as those who just want to attend college for parties.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Austin College is best known for its rigorous academics. The size of the school enables the student to teacher ratio to be small allowing you to have more one on one time with your professors and classmates. Here you aren't just another number to the student body. The relationships formed with professors help to guide you throughout the four years here, as well as after graduating. Faculty and Staff genuinely wish to see students succeded with their careers and life goals. This also contribute to AC's friendly atmosphere that is evident as soon as you arrive on campus.

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Student Body

Students

52%

female

48%

male

1,262

Total Undergrad Enrollment

16

Total Grad Students

8%

Out-Of-State

90%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

4

Student Organizations

6

Fraternities

6

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

82%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
14%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
19%
% White or Caucasian
52%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Austin College receive some sort of financial aid. 30% were awarded federal grants. While 84% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$37,315

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,250

Books and Supplies

$12,082

Room and Board

50,647

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$17,157
$30 - $48K
$16,664
$48 - $75K
$20,050
$75 - $110K
$24,685
$110K & UP
$26,365

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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