Austin College: what international applicants need

What are Austin College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Austin College has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026, Early Action II on February 1, 2027, and Regular Decision on March 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Austin College's acceptance rate?

47.7% for students who started in fall 2024: Austin College admitted 2,517 of its 5,282 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Austin College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Austin College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (March 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Austin College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 550–650 in Math and 550–660 in Reading and Writing (24% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 23–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Austin College's application fee for international students?

Austin College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Austin College accept?

Austin College lists the TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Austin College accept the Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test isn't among the English tests Austin College lists for 2026–27 (TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic). Check its international page before you register.

How many recommendation letters does Austin College require?

Austin College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Austin College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Austin College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Austin College have?

10 of Austin College's 1,165 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Austin College cost for international students?

Austin College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $48,680, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,951. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $65,992 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Austin College give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2024-25, Austin College gave institutional scholarships or grants to 10 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2024-25 Source