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Austin College Softball

Austin College (AC) · Sherman, Texas · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate48%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate67%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,217Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty11 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Austin College Softball coaches

Coaches at Austin College who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Austin College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
American Southwest Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
acroos.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1100–1310
ACTMiddle 50%: 23–29

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Popular majors

Anthropology, GeneralArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistry, GeneralCommunication, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
11 : 1
Graduation rate
67% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$47,936
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$24,777
Campus

Where it is

Austin College in Sherman.

Location
Sherman, Texas
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Time zone
Central
Website
austincollege.edu
Overview

About Austin College Softball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Gracie Ore, the Assistant Coach - Athletics Communications, leads the Austin College Softball staff of 3 coaches, verified September 2026. Austin College (AC) competes in NCAA Division III Softball as a member of the American Southwest Conference. Austin College is a small private school in Sherman, Texas with 1,217 undergraduates, a 48% acceptance rate and an average net price of $24,777 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Austin College Softball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Gracie Ore, the Assistant Coach - Athletics Communications and Karsen Lampkin, the Assistant Coach. Austin College has 3 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Gracie can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Austin College typically score 1100–1310 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Austin College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Austin College Softball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Austin College D3?

Yes. Austin College competes in NCAA Division III Softball, in the American Southwest Conference.

Is Austin College public or private?

Austin College is a private nonprofit school in Sherman, Texas.

What conference is Austin College Softball in?

The American Southwest Conference.

Does Austin College offer athletic scholarships for Softball?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Austin College Softball have?

3 coaches, led by Gracie Ore, the Assistant Coach - Athletics Communications.

How much does Austin College cost?

In-state tuition is $47,936 and out-of-state tuition is $47,936 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,777.

What is the Austin College acceptance rate?

48% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Austin College?

Admitted students typically score 1100–1310 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Austin College Softball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026