First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: austincollege.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 28 |
| Psychology | 26 |
| Business/Commerce | 22 |
| History | 18 |
| Computer Science | 16 |
| Public Health | 16 |
| Finance | 16 |
| Art/Art Studies | 10 |
Show the other 22 majors
| Biochemistry | 10 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Neuroscience | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| Creative Writing | 8 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 7 |
| English Language and Literature | 7 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 7 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Environmental Studies | 3 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
| Music | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Water Polo
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Other Sports
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
21% of men in fraternities · 27% of women in sororities · 24% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Sherman-Denison, TX
150,532 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Nearest hub airport
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20
Elevation
769 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
34°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
1.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
73 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,080 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University28 mi
- Texas Woman's University42 mi
- University of North Texas44 mi
- The University of Texas at Dallas47 mi
- East Texas A&M University49 mi
- Dallas Christian College53 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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