Austin College
About us
Austin College is one of the oldest private liberal arts colleges, founded in 1849, and is situated in Sherman, Texas. This is a Presbyterian Church (USA)-affiliated institution that delivers a complete liberal arts education. The college is positioned as #83 among National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2025 edition of the USN&WR.
The college provides more than 55 academic disciplines, among them pre-professional preparation for the law and medical occupations. Most pointedly, 100% of students gain applied learning through internships, community involvement, or undergraduate research for practical experience.
It also has a better employment rate of 94 percent of students who are either employed or continuing with their masters or other professional courses within one year of their college.
Below is a summary of key information about Austin College:
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Attribute |
Details |
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Established |
1849 |
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Type |
Private Liberal Arts College |
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Religious Affiliation |
Presbyterian Church (USA) |
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Location |
Sherman, Texas |
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Campus Size |
70 acres |
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Student Enrollment |
Approximately 1,130 undergraduates |
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Student-to-Faculty Ratio |
11:1 |
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Applied Learning Participation |
100% of students engage in internships, research, or community-based learning. |
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Graduation Success Rate |
94% employed or in graduate/professional school within one year of graduation. |
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U.S. News Ranking |
#83 in National Liberal Arts Colleges |
Locations
Features
Ranking
83
Placement
96%
Accommodation
On/Off-campus
M-F Ratio
45:55
Average Package
60000
Fees and Booking
| Avg Cost of Tuition/year | 43000 |
| Cost of Living/year | 18000 |
| Application Fees | NA |
