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The campus of Austin College is in Sherman, Texas, which is a small city. Its Presbyterian Church (USA) nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Austin College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Austin College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in mathematics, science, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Admission at Austin College is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 580 and 670.
Austin College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Austin College had 1,327 students enrolled (1,320 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Austin College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Austin College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the American Southwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Austin College
900 N Grand Ave
Sherman, TX 75090-4400
General Phone: (903) 813-2000
Admissions Phone: (903) 813-3000
Financial Aid Phone: (903) 813-2900
http://www.austincollege.edu
Austin College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 112 | English, history, political science, economics, Spanish language, international relations, interdisciplinary studies, international economics, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 43 | business |
| Science | 39 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, art education, music teaching |
| Media | 17 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Austin College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 290 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 5 |
In 2005, Austin College had a total enrollment of 1,327 students (1,320 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 92% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Austin College offers campus housing for 951 of its 1,320 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Sherman, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,530 | 1,029 | 67% | 348 | 34% |
| Men | 784 | 486 | 62% | 176 | 36% |
| Women | 746 | 543 | 73% | 172 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 56% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (903) 813-3000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,470 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,470 |
| Room and board | $ 7,376 |
| Room charge | $ 3,385 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,991 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Austin College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 354300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (903) 813-2900
Austin College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $73,855 | 6 | $74,182 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $59,428 | 10 | $58,211 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $48,608 | 13 | $47,190 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $60,678 | 31 | $55,548 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | American Southwest Conference |
| Basketball | American Southwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Southwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Austin College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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