National Liberal Arts Colleges   Summary Austin College is a private institution that was founded in 1849. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,242, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 70 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Austin College's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 82. Its tuition and fees are $33,830 (2013-14). On campus, Austin College students can participate in about 60 organizations, pledge with more than a dozen fraternities and sororities, and write for the Observer student newspaper. Student athletes at Austin College can compete at the intramural, club, and varsity levels. The Austin College Kangaroos athletic teams are members of the NCAA Division III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and compete in about 10 sports. School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school): Few schools the size of Austin College offer a greater emphasis on all things global, highlighted by a nationally recognized study abroad program. An average...