Lens covers 9 Division III colleges in the South and Southwest, all private. They range from Hendrix College (1,100 undergraduates) to University of Mary Hardin–Baylor (2,759). Acceptance rates run from 26% to 96%, and 5 of the 9 admit at least half of applicants.
Division III colleges compete in NCAA Division III, which gives no athletic scholarships; many students play (Equity in Athletics, 2024–25). In Lens, the South and Southwest means Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
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The 9 Division III colleges in the South and Southwest
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin College | Sherman, Texas | 1,165 | 48% | $48,680 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene, Texas | 1,283 | 90% | $32,960 |
| Hendrix College | Conway, Arkansas | 1,100 | 56% | $38,200 |
| LeTourneau University | Longview, Texas | 1,468 | 38% | $37,160 |
| McMurry University | Abilene, Texas | 1,176 | 57% | $32,340 |
| Southwestern University | Georgetown, Texas | 1,440 | 43% | $53,813 |
| Trinity University | San Antonio, Texas | 2,505 | 26% | $53,676 |
| University of Dallas | Irving, Texas | 1,403 | 53% | $53,930 |
| University of Mary Hardin–Baylor | Belton, Texas | 2,759 | 96% | $32,020 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which Division III colleges in the South and Southwest admit at least half of applicants? 5 of the 9: Hardin-Simmons University, Hendrix College, McMurry University, University of Dallas, University of Mary Hardin–Baylor (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest Division III colleges in the South and Southwest? University of Mary Hardin–Baylor is the largest, with 2,759 undergraduates, and Hendrix College is the smallest, with 1,100 (fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.