Austin College Acceptance Rate
Sherman, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,474
- Admitted
- 2,554
- Yield
- 11.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Austin College's acceptance rate has fallen from 54.4% in 2014–15 to 46.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,038 to 5,474 (+80%) over that period.
Its 46.7% rate makes Austin College more selective than about 86% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 86%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (52.6% for women vs 39.8% for men, a 12.8-point gap). Austin College has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 11.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,038 | 1,652 | 54.4% | 357 |
| 2015–16 | 3,357 | 1,816 | 54.1% | 355 |
| 2016–17 | 3,352 | 1,791 | 53.4% | 345 |
| 2017–18 | 3,545 | 1,849 | 52.2% | 332 |
| 2018–19 | 3,832 | 2,120 | 55.3% | 435 |
| 2019–20 | 4,360 | 2,236 | 51.3% | 378 |
| 2020–21 | 4,288 | 2,113 | 49.3% | 340 |
| 2021–22 | 4,130 | 1,764 | 42.7% | 284 |
| 2022–23 | 5,192 | 2,823 | 54.4% | 330 |
| 2023–24 | 5,474 | 2,554 | 46.7% | 296 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,717 | 1,429 | 52.6% |
| Men | 2,400 | 956 | 39.8% |
| Another gender | 113 | 52 | 46% |
| Unknown | 244 | 117 | 48% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–680 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 580–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–32 | 10% |
How Austin College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Austin College's acceptance rate?
Austin College's acceptance rate is 46.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,554 admitted of 5,474 applicants).
Is Austin College test optional?
Austin College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Austin College?
Austin College received 5,474 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,554.
What SAT score do you need for Austin College?
Admitted students at Austin College typically scored 590–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Austin College getting harder to get into?
Austin College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54.4% in 2014–15 to 46.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.austincollege.edu/.