More selective than 86% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
19% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 10% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Austin College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Austin College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Austin College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 660 |
| SAT math | 550 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1100 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Austin College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 48% | 550–660 | 550–650 | 23–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 47% | 590–680 | 580–660 | 26–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Austin College compared with other Texas colleges?
Austin College has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Paul Quinn College | 40% | 27% | $12,709 |
| 8 | Southwestern University | 43% | 73% | $29,224 |
| 9 | Texas A & M International University | 44% | 46% | $3,637 |
| 10 | Texas Christian University | 44% | 86% | $36,660 |
| 11 | Austin College | 48% | 67% | $21,107 |
| 12 | Baylor University | 51% | 80% | $41,104 |
| 13 | Hallmark University | 51% | 66% | $12,513 |
| 14 | University of Dallas | 53% | 73% | $22,610 |
| 15 | Wayland Baptist University | 56% | 19% | $20,590 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at Austin College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Austin College admissions questions
What is the Austin College acceptance rate?
Austin College accepts 48% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,554 of 5,474 applicants were admitted.
Does Austin College require the SAT or ACT?
Austin College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 19% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Austin College?
The middle 50% of Austin College enrolled first-year students scored 1100–1310 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Austin College?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (296 of 2,554).
Is Austin College getting harder to get into?
Austin College accepted 48% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 47% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Austin College overview