Winter 2012 - Austin College Magazine

At the Top of the List
“
While Ausin College
faculty and staf have set
our own benchmarks and
don’t measure our success
upon placement in
rankings, we certainly
appreciate the afirmation
of our hard work in
providing an outsanding
education and supporting
access for sudents.
”
-- President Marjorie Hass
The number of prospective students and parents visiting Austin
College has grown substantially over the last few years and admission
applications are at an all-time high. (Alumni and friends always are
encouraged to be on the lookout for talented students!) Leadership
at the College believes those advances signify more people are
becoming aware of the quality educational opportunities that have
been the tradition at Austin College.
The College also has been included for many years by a number of
outlets that rank colleges or publish annual listings of top educational
institutions. In fall 2011, those outlets included:
E Forbes magazine: included Austin College in “America’s Top
Colleges” for quality of teaching, great career prospects,
graduation rates, and low levels of debt.
E The Princeton Review: included Austin College among The 376
Best Colleges and Best in the West, and ranked in the top 15 for Most
Popular Study Abroad, Professors Get High Marks, and Easiest
Campus to Get Around.
E “Great Colleges to Work For” national survey conducted by The
Chronicle of Higher Education included Austin College.
E Fiske Guide to Colleges: named Austin College one of 25 private
“Best Buy” colleges that offer outstanding academics as well as
moderate prices.
E Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: listed Austin College among the top
100 liberal arts colleges providing a high-quality education at an
affordable price.
E U.S. News & World Report 2012: included Austin College in
“America’s Best Colleges” among National Liberal Arts Colleges
and as a Best Value School.
Find more information about Austin College guidebook listings and the
College’s inclusion in the book Colleges That Change Lives on the College
website at www.austincollege.edu/admission/ guidebooks.
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