Austin College's published cost of attendance is $61,607. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $16,528, middle-income families pay around $18,823, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,470.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $61,607 |
| Tuition and Fees | $48,680 |
| Room and Board | $13,951 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$40,500 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,107 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,528 |
| $30–48k | $15,687 |
| $48–75k | $18,823 |
| $75–110k | $21,608 |
| $110k+ | $28,470 |
Austin College's published cost of attendance is $61,607. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $16,528, middle-income families pay around $18,823, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,470. Azimuth ranks Austin College #834 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Austin College structures aid through need-based grants and federal loan programs. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs, with need-based scholarships available to qualifying students. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,413; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,361, median federal debt of $24,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $277 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Austin College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,361, placing Austin College in the 32.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,804 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Austin College in the 21.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Austin College #1117 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Austin College's concentration in business and professional fields. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 44 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $55,011, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 39 students earning $43,522, while Biology, General with 33 graduates reaches $49,875. These programs anchor Austin College's economic profile and align with the institution's Business-focused degree portfolio, supporting consistent outcomes across the student body.
