Austin College

It is moderately difficult to get into Austin College. Around 55% of applicants get into Austin College each year. Last year, 5,129 students applied to Austin College and 2,816 were admitted.

Consult with Austin College's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Students who submit their applications to Austin College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

Austin College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Austin College's admissions stats.

Austin College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	23%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	30%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	15%
Waitlist	No

Austin College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Austin College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	7 1	April 1

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Considering Applying Early to Austin College?

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Austin College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Austin College will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Austin College Admissions

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Transferring to Austin College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Austin College

Austin College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Austin College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Austin College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Austin College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Austin College for more information on admission factors.

Austin College Application Requirements

To apply to Austin College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Austin College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	3	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	2	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Austin College?

Students admitted to Austin College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 48% submitted a class rank. At Austin College 23% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 27% were in the top 25% and 83% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Austin College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	8%
3.75 and 3.99	32%
3.50 and 3.74	25%
3.25 and 3.49	20%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	4%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Austin College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Austin College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 30% of Austin College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 15% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Austin College?

To be competitive with other Austin College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1120 and 1365 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Austin College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1365 and 25% of scored lower than 1120, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Austin College students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Austin College students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at Austin College, you should strive to earn between 23 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Austin College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Austin College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to Austin College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Austin College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Austin College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Austin College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Austin College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Austin College.

Does Austin College accept transfer credits?

✅ Austin College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Austin College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Austin College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Austin College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Austin College?

❌ No, Austin College is test optional, so you can make the call whether to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Austin College's acceptance rate?

✅ Austin College's acceptance rate is 55%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Austin College?

❌ Austin College does not offer early decision.

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