Two are designated as women s residences, two are men s residences, one coed residence housing men and women in separate wings, and the coed Jordan Family Language House. Our student body of 1,295 students comes from 24 states and 19 countries. Austin College has 91 full-time faculty. Austin College does not use teaching assistants, so you will find the faculty interacting with students from the introductory to the highest-level courses in each department. Faculty members also serve as students mentors, or academic advisors.
Students take regular course loads each fall and spring.
During January Term students take only one course, allowing in-depth exploration of academic areas and special interests, participation in foreign study, independent studies, and internships. The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in 28 areas of study. The most popular majors at the college are biology, psychology, business administration, and English. Students have the option through the Special Program to design their own major. Students may earn the Master of Arts in Teaching through completion of the Austin Teacher Program, the college s only graduate course offering.