Austin College

where you belong

Close to home and far from ordinary, Austin College is a 4-year private liberal arts and sciences college with the academic and college experience you are looking for. Our campus is in Sherman, Texas about 60 miles north of Dallas.

Austin College is a transformative experience designed to help you lead a transformative life. Our Finish-in-Four guarantee promises you can complete your degree in four years. And if you don’t, we will pay the difference!

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Majors and minors are an integral part of the college experience and especially at a liberal arts and sciences college where students are encouraged to explore multiple fields of study.

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The Experience

We provide resources, activities, clubs and so much more to enrich the lives of students. Students are encouraged to explore more about themselves and how to become global citizens who can make a difference.

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Outcomes

Our Alumnus are making a difference in their communities around the world. Are you a graduate of Austin College? Your success is important to us. Let us know!

GANESH MANIAM '17

Major: Business Administration

Minor: Leadership Studies and Healthcare Studies

Alumni UPdates

The Process

Majors and minors are an integral part of the college experience and more so at a libreal arts college where students are required to explore multiple fields of study.

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Outcomes

Our Alumni are making their communities a better place across the world. With 44% of recent graduates in full time employment and 34% at graduate and professional programs, success starts early on after graduation! Alumni success is important to our success and we ask to help us make this data as up to date as possible.

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Graduate Outcomes

The Experience

We provide resources, activities, clubs and so much more to enrich the lives of students. Students are encouraged to explore more about themselves and how to better the world around them.

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Austin College Experience

Alumni Story

"A multi-faceted education allowed me to pursue interests in medical ethics, patient advocacy, and healthcare start-ups--interests I now explore as a dual MBA/M.D. student at Texas Tech University."

– GANESH MANIAM '17 – Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Minor in Leadership Studies and Healthcare Studies

Space to grow,

Space to be you

Our average faculty/student ratio is 13:1 which means a personalized experience for each of our 1,300 students. We offer more than 55 areas of study ranging from business to biology to media studies.

With over 100 acres and a 170-year history in North Texas, we understand the importance of community and finding the right place for you.

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Austin College

Rankings

#2 in the top 20

Deals on small Colleges in texas

#5 in the TOP 30

best liberal arts colleges in the south ranked by Return on Investment (ROI)

#8 in the top colleges in texas

#13 In the top 50

Colleges that award the most merit aid in the nation

Affordability

by the numbers

An average of $32,801 was awarded to students in gift aid last year, making Austin College a great value with a strong return on investment.

We provide quality education at an affordable price. Learn more about our merit-based aid and various scholarships available to pursue your interest at Austin College.

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We take great pride in our students and their success. Find out how Austin College creates great thinkers, leaders, and innovators. We offer an education that prepares you with practical skills while supporting a diverse set of interests. See what opportunities are possible here.

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#2 in the Top 20 Deals on Small Colleges in Texas

#5 in the 30 best liberal arts colleges in the south

#8 in the Top Colleges in Texas

#2 in the Top 50 Colleges that award the Most Merit Aid
in the nation