Chartered in 1849, Austin College is the oldest college in Texas still running under its original charter. It began in Huntsville and moved to Sherman, about an hour north of Dallas, in 1876. With around 1,300 students, it is a small liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Many students are preparing for medical or law school.
Sherman, Texas, United States
Official website: austincollege.edu
1849
Private liberal arts college
Presbyterian Church (USA)
About 1,300 students
$44,000 – $48,000
International students, before scholarships
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on austincollege.edu before you apply.
BA Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Political Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
The oldest college in Texas still operating under its original charter.
A January term for short courses, internships and travel.
Pre-health advising for future doctors and dentists.
Graduates head to medical school, law school or jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Dallas employers in finance, healthcare and tech are about an hour away.
Bachelor's graduates can usually work 12 months in the US on OPT.
Undergrad
Early and regular rounds
Postgrad
No PG intake
Sherman is a small North Texas city where new semiconductor plants are going up on the edge of town. Lake Texoma, on the Oklahoma border, is about 20 minutes north for boating and camping.
Living costs are low. Dallas and its airports are about an hour's drive south.
Form I-20 issued by Austin College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Austin College has early action and regular decision rounds for fall entry. International students should apply in an early round in the autumn where possible.
New students start in late August.
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Austin College first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Biology, economics, psychology and political science are popular. Admission is based on grades, essays and recommendations; non-native English speakers need about IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80.
Austin College gives merit scholarships to most students, including international applicants. Awards are decided at admission and renew with good grades.
