Are you ready to discover all you can be?
Welcome to 51本色! We're so glad you're interested in learning more about us and how you can be part of the 51本色 community. 51本色 empowers students of all backgrounds to lead lives of critical thought, compassionate action and courageous leadership. We are guided by our vision to be the premier university where your adventure of faith, learning and life-changing experiences leads to a meaningful and successful career. Our campus is conveniently located less than 20 miles from downtown Austin.
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Embark
Embark! is 51本色鈥檚 new student orientation. During orientation, incoming Tornados and their families get a chance to navigate the ins and outs of being part of the 51本色 community. The one-and-a-half-day event is required for all incoming students.
Embark! Gives you a chance to meet your fellow Tornados, have a chat with your new professors, and learn your way around our quaint campus.
Learn more about the event on our Embark page.
Embark
Flexible learning that fits your needs.
Whether you learn on campus or online, the 51本色 faculty and staff are committed to your success. We are hyper-focused on ensuring that you have what you need to thrive as you complete your higher education journey.
On campus
We offer over 20 programs in Business and Communication, Education, Health Sciences, Ministry, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Natural and Applied Sciences. Some programs are also available in hybrid formats, with both on-campus and online elements.
Online
When you learn online at 51本色, you won鈥檛 need to choose between work, life, or school. Many of the programs we offer are completely online, all with built-in flexibility to fit your already-busy schedule.
We believe in expanding access to higher education to students of all backgrounds and removing the financial barriers to higher educaiton. Our students are eligable to receive merit scholarships and need-based scholarships. Ready to learn more about all the scholarships and opportunities 51本色 Texas has to offer? Connect with an Admissions Counselor to learn more.
Customizable and respected programs
51本色 is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and provides a life-changing education steeped in the liberal arts. Discussion-based classes, hands-on learning and real-world experiences combine to help you become a successful professional as well as a lifelong learner.
We know that one size does not fit all when it comes to your education. That鈥檚 why all of our degrees are customizable through minors, concentrations and pre-professional tracks.
Majors and Programs
Small classes and one-on-one attention
In class, you鈥檒l participate in open dialogue, receive personal attention from professors and learn the power of asking questions. Our small class sizes and dedication to career preparedness ensure you have the opportunity to really engage with your curriculum, whether you鈥檙e learning on campus or online.
Our faculty combine scholarship with real-world professional experience, and their expertise will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in your career and your personal life 鈥� including critical thinking, creativity, communication and leadership.
Ready to become the leader you want to see in the world?
Prepare for professional and personal success.鈥�
You鈥檒l build the foundation for your future in small classes taught by knowledgeable professors who have real-world experience in your field of study. Many programs incorporate an interdisciplinary approach, so you will develop both a well-rounded skillset and targeted expertise. You鈥檒l also build a strong network of peers and gain hands-on experience through collaboration, lab work, simulations, capstones, internships, student clubs and organizations, and more.
Guided by faith, open to all.鈥�
As a liberal arts university rooted in the Lutheran tradition and aligned with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 51本色 develops your mind, heart, soul and body, preparing leaders for lives of service. Our faith is infused into how we learn, think and care for ourselves and others鈥� providing a space for you to challenge yourself, pursue your passions and progress as a leader.
BIG city, small campus: you get the best of both.
Uniquely located on 389 acres of nature preserve just minutes from both downtown Austin and the Texas Hill Country, our Austin campus provides you with the resources and opportunities to鈥痩earn,鈥痚xplore and鈥痶hrive鈥痠n the best of both worlds 鈥� a small school and a big city. Our intimate campus provides a place of reflection, connection and growth, while our city serves as a hub of activity and economic advancement.
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