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Austin College |
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Austin College is a private, residential, co-educational college dedicated to educating undergraduate students in the liberal arts and sciences while also offering select pre-professional programs and a graduate teacher education program. Founded by the Presbyterian Church in 1849, Austin College continues its relationship with the church and its commitment to a heritage that values personal growth, justice, community, and service. An Austin College education emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and personal integrity, and participation in community life. |
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| County |
Grayson County, TX |
| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I |
| Institution Level |
4 or more years |
| Institution Control |
Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,286 students
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
12 students
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| Full-Time Graduate |
29 students
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| Total Enrollment |
1,327 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
951 students
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| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
98 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
19 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,285 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
38% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$3,334 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
95% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$9,893 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
62% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$5,376 |
- Through liberal arts and sciences coursework, Austin College students learn to question, to think critically, and to arrive at their own informed conclusions. Combined with first-rate preparation in their major fields of study, our academic program nurtures the intellectual skills that make for lifetime learners. Extraordinary opportunities for study abroad and community service round out the Austin College undergraduate experience.
- Austin College is pleased to call itself a contributing member of the larger community. The College serves the Sherman and North Texas Region through public forums, exhibits, and performances, and by making its facilities available to local organizations. The College’s faculty makes itself available as expert sources in a variety of fields.
- Austin College is one of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges, distinguished by strong academic programs and the on-campus environment it provides its students. We are proud of our rich history and our ongoing commitment to educational excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.
- Extraordinary study abroad program (70+% of our students participate), as well as a language residence for students of German, Spanish, French, and Japanese language and culture. Almost 300 acres of nature preserve for science and environmental research. Also month-long Jan Term that lets you spend four weeks studying off-the-beaten-path topics like Agatha Christie On Screen, the Rock Art of Ancient Texans, Faces of Jesus, Wide Open Writing, Scuba Diving, and Sleep and Dreams.
- Austin College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Texas Education Agency to award the bachelor of arts degree and the master of arts in teaching (MAT) degree. The College holds the Iota of Texas Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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