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Grayson College

#1757 in US ranking Denison, TX
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$14,998
Tuition & fees
$4,500
Avg. aid
$5,918
Receiving aid
97%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median salary
$49,560
1 yr after graduation

What does Grayson College offer in terms of athletics?

Grayson College's varsity athletics center on baseball and softball. The Vikings compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association, or NJCAA, rather than NCAA university athletics. A prospective athlete should confirm the current roster, recruiting process and eligibility rules with the relevant team.

Varsity participation is distinct from informal recreation or any club activity. Students who want to play casually should check current campus recreation options instead of assuming that a varsity sport has an open-participation equivalent.

What student groups and Associations are available at Grayson College?

Grayson College has student involvement options tied to academic interests and activities. Examples identified in college information include Phi Theta Kappa, the community-college honor society, and groups associated with vocational nursing, dental assisting, and culinary or TIPS-related interests.

Membership rules and whether a group is meeting can change by term. Students looking for professional connections should check the current student-organization directory and ask a program department about active groups; eligibility for an honor society is different from joining an open-interest club.

Who studies at Grayson College?

Grayson College enrolled 4,324 students in the reported institutional figures. Its population includes students beginning a college credential and students arriving with prior college work: reported first-time degree- or certificate-seeking enrollment was 669, while transfer-in enrollment was 603.

Most students come from Texas; the reported share of in-state students is 94%. The college's enrollment is not limited to a single racial or ethnic group. Reported student counts include White, Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian students. These descriptive figures do not establish what any individual student's experience will be.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 20 to 1. That institution-wide ratio is not a class-size promise: a science lab, online course and large introductory class can have substantially different formats.

How does student life look like at Grayson College?

Student life at Grayson College combines a regional commuter experience with a smaller residential population. Students can connect through campus events, academic groups, performing arts and athletics, but their day-to-day opportunities depend in part on which campus they attend and when they are on site.

The college reports theater and choral activities as well as a student-run newspaper. For a student balancing classes with work or family responsibilities, the most useful first steps are to review the term's activity schedule and identify services - such as advising, tutoring and career support - that fit the hours they will actually be on campus.

What libraries are available to students at Grayson College?

The Grayson College Library supports coursework and research through study resources and access to academic materials. Institutional information reports two library locations. Students should check the current library directory for the location, hours and services available at the campus where they take classes.

Library support can matter even to students who rarely borrow a printed book: research databases and help finding credible sources are useful for assignments across transfer and career programs. Online students should confirm how to access licensed resources remotely and how to request research help.

Grayson College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

4324

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

401

Member of Athletic Associations

NJCAA

Total staff

120 full time, 107 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Grayson College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 4,324

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,516
Part-time: 2,808

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 231
Men: 170

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 731
Black or African American: 327
White: 1,762
American Indian or Alaska Native: 151
Asian: 84
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 7
Unknown: 12

Grayson College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NJCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Softball

Women–Women

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.