Austin College

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Austin College Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Austin College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	30%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	52%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	31%
Waitlist	No

Austin College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Austin College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 4
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	December 1	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	July 1	––

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Considering Applying Early to Austin College?

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Austin College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 which is not far away! EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 4.

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

Some students apply early to college to help their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, as it is a way to show your interest in a school, because you are making it a priority.

➡️ See 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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Is Austin College Hard To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into Austin College.

In 2021, Austin College accepted 43% of students, about 1,764 from the 4,130 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Austin College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Austin College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

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 are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Austin College

What does Austin College consider during the admissions process? Listed below are factors commonly taken into consideration during admissions decisions.

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

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

Austin College 2022-2023 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, 36% submitted a class rank. At Austin College 30% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 59% were in the top 25% and 91% 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	9.9%
3.75 and 3.99	35%
3.50 and 3.74	26.2%
3.25 and 3.49	14.5%
3.00 and 3.24	8.1%
2.50 and 2.9	6%
2.00 and 2.49	0.3%

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 considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

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

In 2022, 52% of Austin College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 31% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Austin College?

To be competitive with other Austin College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1120 and 1330 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Austin College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1330 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 670 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Austin College?

To be most competitive at Austin College, you should strive to earn between 23 and 28.5 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28.5 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Austin College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28.5, and three out of four students scored lower than 28.5 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.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

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 1.

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

• Fall Term

• Spring 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.

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

✅ Austin College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Austin College?

❌ No, Austin College is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to include your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Austin College's acceptance rate?

✅ Austin College's acceptance rate is 43%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Austin College?

✅ Austin College offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Austin College?

✅ Austin College offers early action but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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