Austin College
Sherman, Texas · Private
Austin College admitted 48% of 5,826 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1120–1300 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Austin College
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Application deadlines
Austin College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- February 1, 2027
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application is free. Austin College asks for the Common App personal essay and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Austin College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Austin College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Austin College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Activities
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.67 GPA. 22% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $62,620 a year. After grants, students paid $24,777 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Austin College’s acceptance rate?
Austin College admitted 48% of applicants: 2,778 of 5,826 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Austin College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due February 1, 2027, and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Austin College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1120 to 1300, with a median around 1200. A score at or above 1200 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Austin College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Austin College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Austin College asks for the Common App personal essay and a midyear report from your school.
Does Austin College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Austin College asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (answer both: 30–125 words, then 30–150 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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