Austin College Men's Water Polo
Austin College (AC) · Sherman, Texas · Private nonprofit university
Austin College Men's Water Polo coaches
Coaches at Austin College who recruit Men's Water Polo, head coach first.
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
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 67% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
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
About Austin College Men's Water Polo
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Mark Lawrence, the Head Water Polo Coach, leads the Austin College Men's Water Polo staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Austin College (AC) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Water Polo as a member of the American Southwest Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. 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.
How to get recruited by Austin College Men's Water Polo
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Mark Lawrence, the Head Water Polo Coach and Kendall Katusak, the Assistant Water Polo Coach. Austin College has 3 coaches for Men's Water Polo, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals and steals in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude full-game footage and a highlight video, with the link near the top so Mark can watch without scrolling.
- 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.
- 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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Email Coach MarkHow water polo recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Austin College Men's Water Polo 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 Men's Water Polo, 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 Men's Water Polo in?
The American Southwest Conference.
Does Austin College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Water Polo?
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 Men's Water Polo have?
3 coaches, led by Mark Lawrence, the Head Water Polo Coach.
Who is the head coach of Austin College Men's Water Polo?
Mark Lawrence is the Head Water Polo Coach.
When can Austin College Men's Water Polo coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Austin College Men's Water Polo?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
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 Men's Water Polo 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.
