At a glance
Average net price
$21,107
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
67.0%
Admission rate
48%
Undergrad size
1,165
In-state tuition
$48,680
Out-of-state tuition
$48,680
Cost of attendance
$61,607
Median earnings (10y)
$61,296
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,212
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 79.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (32%), humanities & arts (24%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM32%
- Health7%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services5%
- Biological sciences18.2%~212 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business14.7%~172 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology10.1%~117 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences7.4%~86 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- History7.0%~81 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science6.2%~72 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English5.8%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.9%~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
28 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 77 | $33,767 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 69 | $20,019 | $25,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 64 | $24,700 | $24,277 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 55 | $50,108 | $26,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 49 | — | $20,500 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | $26,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $25,142 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 27 | $48,740 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $21,197 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Austin College
Austin College is a mid-sized institution located in Sherman, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,165 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Austin College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,107 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $48,680 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $61,607 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 67.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 79.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $61,296 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Austin College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (32% of credentials), humanities & arts (24% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Austin College accepts 48% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,212. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Sherman, Texas (city), Austin College draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Austin College
Q.How much does Austin College cost?
The average net price at Austin College is $21,107 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $61,607.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Austin College?
Austin College has a 6-year graduation rate of 67.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Austin College?
Austin College admits 48% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Austin College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Austin College graduate earns $61,296 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Austin College?
Published tuition is $48,680 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Austin College located?
Austin College is located in Sherman, Texas (ZIP 75090).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Austin College at their official website.