Austin College
Sherman, TX • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 48%
Austin College is a private university in Sherman, Texas. Austin College was founded in 1849 and enrolls 1,188 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,188 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 48% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $46,063 |
| Out-of-State | $46,063 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Austin College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 | 26 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Austin College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $45,878 | $45,878 |
| Fees | $185 | $185 |
| Room and Board | $13,495 | $13,495 |
| Books | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $60,808 | $60,808 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | 28 | ||
| History, General | 24 | ||
| Computer Science | 18 | ||
| Public Health, General | 17 | ||
| Finance, General | 16 | ||
| Biochemistry | 11 | ||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Creative Writing | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Neuroscience | 9 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 8 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | ||
| Communication, General | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release