Austin College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Austin College is a private research university in Sherman, Texas, enrolling about 1,165 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 47.65% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $61,296 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $48,680
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,107 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 47.65% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,165 99.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.05%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 23.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 87.1%
- Average SAT Score: 1212
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,182
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,474
- Room & Board: $13,951 annual estimate
Austin College: what the data shows
Common questions about Austin College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Austin College?
Austin College is located in Sherman, TX (ZIP 75090-4400).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Austin College public or private?
Austin College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Austin College cost?
Published tuition: $48,680.
Average net price after aid: $21,107.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,528 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,687 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,823 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,608 |
| $110,001+ | $28,470 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $194,720.
How hard is it to get into Austin College?
Admission rate: 47.65%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1212 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Austin College?
Total enrollment: 1,165 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,182 students.
Graduate enrollment: 52 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Austin College?
150%-time completion rate: 67.05%.
First-year retention: 79.4%.
What do graduates of Austin College earn?
Median earnings: $45,242 six years after entry; $61,296 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,500.
30.85% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Austin College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (29 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (28 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (28 completions)
- History, General (24 completions)
- Computer Science (18 completions)
- Public Health, General (17 completions)
- Finance, General (16 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (11 completions)
- Biochemistry (11 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Austin College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 47.65%; completion rate 67.05%; median earnings $61,296 at 10 years; net price $21,107. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$48,680
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Austin College was $48,680.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,107
2024 Value
In 2024 Austin College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,107.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$84,428 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,107 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$194,720 4-Year Tuition
$13,951 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,150 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$63,781 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$255,124 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Austin College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Austin College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Austin College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $33,830 | $33,830 | $24,019 |
| 2014 | $33,840 | $33,840 | $21,498 |
| 2015 | $36,230 | $36,230 | $22,565 |
| 2016 | $37,315 | $37,315 | $22,235 |
| 2017 | $38,800 | $38,800 | $21,008 |
| 2018 | $39,960 | $39,960 | $20,895 |
| 2019 | $41,155 | $41,155 | $21,357 |
| 2020 | $42,590 | $42,590 | $20,980 |
| 2021 | $43,525 | $43,525 | $22,677 |
| 2022 | $44,950 | $44,950 | $22,764 |
| 2023 | $46,500 | $46,500 | $23,451 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
47.65% Acceptance Rate
5,474 Total Applicants
2,554 Students Admitted
296 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.59% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1212
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Austin College reported total enrollment of about 1,165 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (28.6%), and Asian (9.1%). About 30.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 23.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Austin College in 2024 is 1,165 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,182 students. Graduate enrollment is about 52 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 46.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
63.13% 100% Completion Time
67.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 63.13% of students graduating from Austin College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 10% male / 90% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 36% male / 64% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Austin College.
Return on Investment
$24,500 Median Student Debt
$61,296 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
626.02% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Austin College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 29 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 28 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 28 completions
4. History, General: 24 completions
5. Computer Science: 18 completions
6. Public Health, General: 17 completions
7. Finance, General: 16 completions
8. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 11 completions
9. Biochemistry: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Austin College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Austin College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Austin College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 87.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,628
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,782
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Austin College is a private non-profit institution located in Sherman, TX, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,165 students. Student body composition includes White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (28.6%), Asian (9.1%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 47.65%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1212. The 150%-time completion rate is 67.05%. Approximately 30.85% of students receive Pell Grants. About 23.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Sherman, TX 75090-4400
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Austin College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Austin College located?
Austin College is located in Sherman, TX.
What is Austin College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Austin College is 47.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,474 applicants and 2,554 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Austin College cost?
Reported tuition is $48,680 and average net price is $21,107 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,951 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Austin College?
Austin College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,182 students, White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (28.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Austin College?
About 23.4% of students at Austin College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Austin College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Austin College reports midpoint SAT about 1212 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Austin College earn?
Median earnings are $45,242 six years after entry and $61,296 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Austin College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Austin College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,500.
Is Austin College public or private?
Austin College is a private nonprofit institution located in Sherman, TX.
Is Austin College an HBCU?
No. Austin College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Austin College a tribal college?
No. Austin College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.