Austin College

900 N. Grand Avenue
Sherman, TX 75090-4400
http://www.austincollege.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1849
Religious AffiliationPresbyterian
Undergrad Students1,298
Endowment107,886,955
Application DeadlineMay 1
Application Fee35
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineMay 1
Tuition21,586
Room/Board7,741
Services
Associated FirmsBank of America, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Vinson & Elkins Law, Arcon Group, Enterprise Rental Cars, William Mercer, Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, Lockheed Martin, Dell
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsJohn A. and Katherine G. Jackson Technology Center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, other
MuseumsJohn A. and Katherine G. Jackson Technology Center
Periodical Subs2,835
# of Books239,986
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year39%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities29%
Students in sororities28%
Campus Size70 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing70%
College housing typescoed dorms (25%), women's dorms (31%), men's dorms (16%), apartment for single students (23%), other housing options (5%)
Popular EventsFall Fest, Homecoming, BE's Thanksgiving Dinner, Masala, Nu Roo Review, Asia Week, SIO's International Showcase, Seder Dinner, Cinco de Mayo, and Spring Fest, Divali
Nearest AirportDallas, DFW (70), Dallas Love Field (65)
Nearest TrainDallas (65)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations77
# of fraternities9
# of sororities7
Students in fraternities29%
Students in sororities28%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Observer (every two weeks)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi, Alpha Psi Omega, Beta Beta Beta, Delta Phi Alpha, Eta Sigma Phi, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Sigma Iota, Pi Delta Phi, Pi Gamma Mu, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Pi Sigma.
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) ACtivators, Baptist Student Ministries (BSM), Catholic Student association (CSA), Canterbury Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF).
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Student Association (ASA), Black Expressions (BE), Indian Cultural Association (ICA), Los Amigos, Muslim Student Association (MSA), and Student International Organization (SIO).
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Activity Board (CAB), Local Greeks: 7 sororities, Alpha Delta Chi, Delta Phi Nu, Kappa Gamma Chi, Omega Zeta, Sigma Phi Chi, Theta Sigma Chi, and Xi Epsilon; 9 fraternitites, chi Delta Eta, Chi Tau Chi, Drake, Gamma Gamma Gamma, Lambda Chi, Phi Kappa Omega, phi Sigma Alpha, Pi Alpha Psi, and Rho Lambda Theta. Governance: Resident Hall Advisory Association (RHAA), Senior Committee, Student Assembly (SA), and Student Athletic Advisory Council. Service programs: Saturday Morning Program (SMP), Service Station, and Student Development Board (SDB). Service organizations: Alpha Phi Omega (APO), Best Buddies, Circle K, Habitat for Humanity, and Rotoact. Social action programs: AC Cares, Amnesty Intrnational, Environmentally Concerned Organization of Students (ECOS), People Reaffirming Identity Differences and Educating (PRIDE), and Women's Issues, Support and Education (WISE). Interest groups: Biology Interest Group (BIG), Chemical Society, Classics Club, Lacross Club, Pre-Law Society, Pre-Med Society, Psychology Club, Student organization of Modern Art, Society of Physics Students and Young Democrats.