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Austin College, commonly referred to as AC, was founded in 1849. Initially located in Huntsville, Texas, the college moved to its present 70-acre campus in Sherman, Texas, in 1876. AC merged with the Texas Presbyterian College in 1930. The U.S. News & World Report of 2006 placed Austin College among the top 100 "Best Liberal Arts Colleges".
Students at Austin College are offered bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a wide variety of disciplines. Several pre-professional programs are also available. The academic centers of Austin College include:
The athletics department of Austin College fields men’s and women’s teams in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Kangaroos, the teams compete in the NCAA Division III, and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
The campus of Austin College is in Sherman, TX, 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 science, mathematics, art studies, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Admission at Austin College is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 570 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. The full-time faculty at Austin College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,339 students enrolled (1,272 full-time equivalent).
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 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Austin College
900 N Grand Ave
Sherman, TX 75090-4400
General Phone: (903) 813-2000
http://www.austincollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 127 | English, history, economics, interdisciplinary studies, political science, sociology, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 51 | psychology |
| Business and Management | 45 | business |
| Science | 43 | biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Media | 17 | communication studies |
| Education and Teaching | 17 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, drama and dance teaching, art education, speech teaching, music teaching |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 12 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Music | 5 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Austin College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 335 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 17 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Austin College had a total enrollment of 1,339 students (1,272 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 93% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Austin College offers campus housing for 951 of its 1,272 (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 | 1,526 | 1,183 | 78% | 319 | 27% |
| Men | 669 | 497 | 74% | 128 | 26% |
| Women | 857 | 686 | 80% | 191 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | 550 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
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 | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 51% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,530 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,530 |
| Room and board | $ 8,657 |
| Room charge | $ 4,030 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,627 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Austin College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 354300)
Austin College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $85,999 | 7 | $86,449 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $68,916 | 12 | $65,169 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $58,078 | 10 | $56,044 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $72,684 | 30 | $66,604 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Collegiate Athletic 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
Drama and Dance 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
Speech Teacher Education
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 6% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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