Most Influential Colleges in Golf Today

Most Influential Colleges in Golf Today
By Dr. Jed Macosko and Dr. Winston Ewert
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Find the colleges and universities that have the biggest impact in golf based on the influence of their alumni in golf. See which schools have proven histories of attracting and cultivating some of the most influential athletes today.

Stanford University tops the list of best colleges and universities for golf, followed by Ohio State and Arizona State. A quick glance at the alumni from each program makes it easy to see why these athletics programs topped our list. Ranking third, Arizona was home to six-time PGA champion Phil Mickeslon. Ohio State produced the Golden Bear-Jack Nicklaus, who still holds the record for most major PGA championships with 18. And Stanford University tops the list on the strength of Tiger Woods, who ranks as the most influential golfer on our list, even dramatically overshadowing fellow alumnus and legendary predecessor Tom Watson (who tallies an influence score 1/10 that of Tiger Woods).

Most Influential Colleges in Golf

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  1. Stanford University
    2. 86%
  2. University of California, Los Angeles
    3. 78%
  3. Northwestern University
    4. 74%
  4. Duke University
    5. 74%
  5. University of Texas at Austin
    6. 73%
  6. Ohio State University
    7. 68%
  7. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    8. 67%
  8. University of Florida
    9. 67%
  9. University of Arizona
    10. 66%
  10. University of Georgia
    11. 63%
  1. Arizona State University
    2. 88%
  2. University of Arizona
    3. 87%
  3. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    4. 83%
  4. University of Alabama
    5. 79%
  5. University of Tulsa
    6. 75%
  6. Augusta University
    7. 73%
  7. Auburn University
    8. 71%
  8. Furman University
    9. 71%
  9. Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
    10. 68%
  10. University of Houston
    11. 66%
  1. San Diego State University
    2. 27 to 1
  2. University of Houston
    3. 23 to 1
  3. Florida State University
    4. 21 to 1
  4. Brigham Young University
    5. 21 to 1
  5. University of Alabama
    6. 20 to 1
  6. Auburn University
    7. 20 to 1
  7. Ohio State University
    8. 19 to 1
  8. Georgia Tech
    9. 19 to 1
  9. University of California, Los Angeles
    10. 18 to 1
  10. Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
    11. 18 to 1
  1. Northwestern University
    2. $60,768
  2. Duke University
    3. $60,244
  3. Wake Forest University
    4. $59,770
  4. Stanford University
    5. $56,169
  5. Rollins College
    6. $54,740
  6. Furman University
    7. $53,372
  7. University of Tulsa
    8. $45,673
  8. University of Texas at Austin
    9. $11,752
  9. University of California, Los Angeles
    10. $11,442
  10. Ohio State University
    11. $11,018
  1. Duke University
    2. $57,900
  2. Northwestern University
    3. $56,067
  3. Stanford University
    4. $54,315
  4. Wake Forest University
    5. $38,650
  5. Rollins College
    6. $26,190
  6. University of Tulsa
    7. $24,282
  7. Georgia Tech
    8. $14,570
  8. University of Arizona
    9. $12,106
  9. University of Texas at Austin
    10. $12,050
  10. Arizona State University
    11. $11,720
  1. Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
    2. 36%
  2. Augusta University
    3. 37%
  3. Rollins College
    4. 39%
  4. Furman University
    5. 43%
  5. University of Tulsa
    6. 44%
  6. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    7. 49%
  7. Wake Forest University
    8. 49%
  8. San Diego State University
    9. 51%
  9. Auburn University
    10. 54%
  10. Georgia Tech
    11. 59%
  1. Stanford University
    2. 4%
  2. Duke University
    3. 6%
  3. Northwestern University
    4. 7%
  4. University of California, Los Angeles
    5. 11%
  5. Georgia Tech
    6. 16%
  6. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    7. 20%
  7. Wake Forest University
    8. 25%
  8. University of Texas at Austin
    9. 29%
  9. University of Florida
    10. 30%
  10. Florida State University
    11. 37%
  1. Stanford University
    2. 4 to 1
  2. Northwestern University
    3. 6 to 1
  3. Duke University
    4. 6 to 1
  4. Furman University
    5. 9 to 1
  5. University of Tulsa
    6. 10 to 1
  6. Wake Forest University
    7. 11 to 1
  7. Rollins College
    8. 12 to 1
  8. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    9. 13 to 1
  9. University of Arizona
    10. 15 to 1
  10. University of Texas at Austin
    11. 17 to 1
  1. University of Florida
    2. $4,477
  2. Florida State University
    3. $4,640
  3. Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
    4. $5,417
  4. San Diego State University
    5. $5,742
  5. Brigham Young University
    6. $6,120
  6. Augusta University
    7. $6,892
  7. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    8. $7,019
  8. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    9. $7,949
  9. University of Houston
    10. $8,685
  10. University of Georgia
    11. $9,790
  1. Augusta University
    2. $5,504
  2. Oklahoma State University–Stillwater
    3. $5,611
  3. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    4. $5,823
  4. San Diego State University
    5. $7,176
  5. Furman University
    6. $7,513
  6. Brigham Young University
    7. $7,700
  7. University of Houston
    8. $8,713
  8. University of Georgia
    9. $8,878
  9. Florida State University
    10. $9,684
  10. Auburn University
    11. $10,080

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The Most Influential Colleges in Golf Today

  1. #1

    Stanford University

    Stanford , CA
    #2 Best Universities in the US Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #2 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #2 50 Best Graduate Schools Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #3 Best Universities in the World 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $56K

    Acceptance

    4%

    Graduation

    96%

    Student body

    13K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1495/33

    Stanford University’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Tiger Woods
    2. Tom Watson
    3. Mickey Wright
    4. Notah Begay III
    5. John Brodie
    6. Casey Martin
    7. Sandy Tatum
    8. David Chung
    9. Hilary Lunke
    10. Bob Rosburg
    11. Anne Quast
    12. Albane Valenzuela
    13. Forrest Fezler
    14. Christian Cévaër
    15. Joseph Bramlett
    16. Shelley Hamlin
    17. Mariah Stackhouse
    18. Zack Miller
    19. Mhairi McKay
    20. Michelle Wie West
    21. Lori Castillo
    22. Viraat Badhwar
    23. Shannon Aubert
    24. Allison Finney
  3. #3

    Arizona State University

    Tempe , AZ
    #22 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #22 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges in Arizona 2023 #2 Best Research Universities in Arizona 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $11K

    Acceptance

    88%

    Graduation

    66%

    Student body

    73K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1210/24

    Arizona State University’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Phil Mickelson
    2. Paul Casey
    3. Jon Rahm
    4. Chez Reavie
    5. Anna Nordqvist
    6. JoAnne Carner
    7. Matt Jones
    8. Per-Ulrik Johansson
    9. Tom Purtzer
    10. Jeff Quinney
    11. Dan Forsman
    12. Grace Park
    13. Alejandro Cañizares
    14. Mike Hill
    15. Howard Twitty
    16. Brandie Burton
    17. Wendy Ward
    18. Mike Morley
    19. Philip Francis
    20. Giulia Molinaro
    21. Louise Stahle
    22. Knut Børsheim
    23. Morris Hatalsky
    24. Todd Demsey
    25. Amy Fruhwirth
    26. Mary Bea Porter
    27. Scott Pinckney
    28. Yu Chun-an
    29. Miriam Nagl
    30. Linnea Ström
    More Influential Golfers
    1. Greg Bruckner
    2. Jennifer Johnson
    3. Pia Nilsson
    4. Benjamín Alvarado
    5. Bill Loeffler
    6. Linn Grant
    7. Tina Tombs
    8. Chris Hanell
    9. Charlotte Montgomery
    10. Joey Snyder III
    11. Niklas Lemke
    12. Heather Bowie Young
    13. Jeanne-Marie Busuttil
    14. Alice Miller
    15. John Adams
    16. Pamela Wright

    Arizona State University’s Online Degrees

    BA in Applied Science
    Degree Concentrations
    • Project Management
    • Health Sciences
    • Required Credits: 111-120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Business
    Degree Concentrations
    • Communication
    • Sustainability
    • Required Credits: 114-120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Educational Studies
    Degree Concentrations
    • Business
    • Community Health
    • Family and Human Development
    • Global Studies
    • Health Innovations
    • Personal Health
    • Political Science
    • Organizational Leadership
    • Required Credits: 114-120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  8. #7

    University of Texas at Austin

    Austin , TX
    #4 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #5 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #6 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #10 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    29%

    Graduation

    88%

    Student body

    45K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1340/29

    University of Texas at Austin’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Jordan Spieth
    2. Justin Leonard
    3. Jhonattan Vegas
    4. Mark Brooks
    5. Brandel Chamblee
    6. David Gossett
    7. Phil Blackmar
    8. Scottie Scheffler
    9. Betty Jameson
    10. Dylan Frittelli
    11. Charlotta Sörenstam
    12. Cody Gribble
    13. Brad Elder
    14. Omar Uresti
    15. Janice Olivencia
    16. Lisa Ferrero
    17. Kramer Hickok
    18. Wes Short Jr.
    19. Rik Massengale
    20. Cindy Figg-Currier
    21. Kaitlyn Papp
    22. Terry Dill
    23. Sophia Schubert
    24. Gary Webb
    25. Heather Bowie Young
  10. #9

    University of Arizona

    Tucson , AZ
    #13 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #19 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #1 Best Public Colleges in Arizona 2023 #1 Best Research Universities in Arizona 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    87%

    Graduation

    64%

    Student body

    40K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1220/25

    University of Arizona’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Annika Sörenstam
    2. Lorena Ochoa
    3. Natalie Gulbis
    4. Rory Sabbatini
    5. Ricky Barnes
    6. Paige Spiranac
    7. Jerry Foltz
    8. Dan Pohl
    9. Jason Gore
    10. Guan Tianlang
    11. Nate Lashley
    12. Don Pooley
    13. Derek Gillespie
    14. Christian Pena
    15. Marisa Baena
    16. Eric Meeks
    17. Haley Moore
    18. Lam Chih Bing
    19. Chris Nallen
    20. Alejandra Llaneza
    21. Leta Lindley
    22. Mike Springer
    23. Cassandra Kirkland
    24. Blaine Peffley
    25. Mike Cunning

    University of Arizona’s Online Degrees

    BA in Africana Studies
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Administration of Justice
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Care, Health and Society
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Emergency Medical Services
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Cyber Operations
    Degree Concentrations
    • Engineering
    • Defense & Forensics
    • and Cyber Law & Policy
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Communication
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Early Childhood
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of General Studies in Economy and Industry
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Environmental Science
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of General Studies, in Arts, Media and Entertainment
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of General Studies in Global and Intercultural Understanding
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Global Media
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Government and Public Service
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Human Rights Practice
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Human Services
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Required Credits: 128
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Business Administration
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST)
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Literacy, Learning and Leadership
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Information Science and ESociety
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Organizational Leadership
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Psychology
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Law
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Political Science
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Regional Commerce
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Intelligence and Information Operations
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in History
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Philosophy: Ethics
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Biology
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Nutritional Sciences
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Spanish
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of General Studies in Sports and Society
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Public Health
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Sustainable Built Environments
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of General Studies in Social Behavior and Human Understanding
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  11. #10

    Oklahoma State University–Stillwater

    Stillwater , OK
    #2 Best Public Colleges in Oklahoma 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges in Oklahoma 2023 #3 Best Grad Schools in Oklahoma 2023 #3 Best Colleges in Oklahoma 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $9K

    Acceptance

    68%

    Graduation

    66%

    Student body

    21K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1135/24

    Oklahoma State University’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Rickie Fowler
    2. Alex Norén
    3. Viktor Hovland
    4. Matthew Wolff
    5. Peter Uihlein
    6. Casey Wittenberg
    7. Michael Bradley
    8. Dave Eichelberger
    9. Caroline Hedwall
    10. Pernilla Lindberg
    11. Jordan Niebrugge
    12. Val Skinner
    13. Doug Tewell
    14. Mike Holder
    15. Mark Hayes
    16. Pablo Martín
    17. Willie Wood
    18. Talor Gooch
    19. Rafael Alarcón
    20. Caroline Masson
    21. Danny Edwards
    22. David Edwards
    23. Marnie McGuire
    24. Kris Cox
    25. Jonathan Moore
    26. Bob Dickson
    27. Edward Loar
    28. Brian Watts
    29. Terry Wilcox
    30. Philip Walton
    More Influential Golfers
    1. Matt McQuillan
    2. Lindy Miller
    3. Jaime Gonzalez
    4. Tom Sieckmann
    5. Linda Wessberg
    6. Karin Sjödin
    7. Labron Harris Jr.
    8. Donald Sechrest
    9. Carl Suneson
    10. Jim Ahern
    11. Kristie Smith
    12. Emma Zackrisson
    13. Chris Tidland
    14. Ab Justice
    15. Kristoffer Ventura
    16. Leif Westerberg
    17. Maja Stark
    18. Jimmy Wright
    19. Maria Bodén
    20. Eva Dahllöf

    Oklahoma State University–Stillwater’s Online Degrees

    BS in Early Child Care And Development
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Elementary Education
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BSN in Nursing Rn To Bsn
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  13. #11

    Florida State University

    Tallahassee , FL
    #24 Most Affordable Graduate Schools Ranked for 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges in Florida 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges in Florida 2023 #3 Best Research Universities in Florida 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $7K

    Acceptance

    37%

    Graduation

    83%

    Student body

    41K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1285/29

    Florida State University’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Brooks Koepka
    2. Paul Azinger
    3. Jonas Blixt
    4. Daniel Berger
    5. George McNeill
    6. Bob Duval
    7. Kenny Knox
    8. Drew Kittleson
    9. Hank Lebioda
    10. Jack Maguire
    11. Kris Tamulis
    12. Colleen Walker
    13. Harry Ellis
    14. Lisa Walters
    15. Nolan Henke
    16. Barb Bunkowsky
    17. Richie Karl
    18. Chase Seiffert
    19. Caroline Westrup
    20. Frida Kinhult
    21. Matilda Castren
    22. Stephen Keppler
    23. Bob Shave
    24. Ken Staton
    25. Jeremy Robinson

    Florida State University’s Online Degrees

    BA in Computer Science
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Computer Science
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Criminology
    • Required Credits: 60
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Public Safety and Security
    • Required Credits: 60
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  14. #12

    University of Florida

    Gainesville , FL
    #8 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #16 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #20 Most Affordable Graduate Schools Ranked for 2023 #24 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $6K

    Acceptance

    30%

    Graduation

    91%

    Student body

    48K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1375/31

    University of Florida’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Camilo Villegas
    2. Mark Calcavecchia
    3. Chris DiMarco
    4. Andy North
    5. Brian Gay
    6. Doug Sanders
    7. Sandra Gal
    8. Tommy Aaron
    9. Manuel Villegas
    10. Chris Couch
    11. Steve Melnyk
    12. Maximilian Kieffer
    13. Nick Gilliam
    14. Naree Song
    15. Tyler McCumber
    16. Paula Martí
    17. Larry Rinker
    18. Page Dunlap
    19. Pat Bates
    20. Frank Beard
    21. Deb Richard
    22. Lisa Hall
    23. Phil Hancock
    24. Isabelle Lendl
    25. Dave Ragan
    26. Laurie Rinker
    27. Carlos Rodiles
    28. Woody Blackburn
    29. Karen Davies
    30. Laura Brown
    More Influential Golfers
    1. Mike Sullivan
    2. Arnond Vongvanij
    3. Beverley Davis
    4. David Jackson
    5. Brett Stegmaier
    6. Rick Pearson
    7. Jay Townsend
    8. Donna White
    9. Lori Garbacz
    10. David Peoples
    11. John Axelsen
    12. Jeanne-Marie Busuttil
    13. David Oakley
  15. #13

    University of Nevada, Las Vegas

    Las Vegas , NV
    #1 Most Affordable Colleges in Nevada 2023 #1 Best Colleges in Nevada 2023 #1 Best Grad Schools in Nevada 2023 #1 Best Public Colleges in Nevada 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $9K

    Acceptance

    83%

    Graduation

    47%

    Student body

    26K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1140/22

    University of Nevada’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Adam Scott
    2. Chad Campbell
    3. Derek Ernst
    4. Bill Lunde
    5. James Oh
    6. Garrick Higgo
    7. Ed Fryatt
    8. Seungsu Han

    University of Nevada, Las Vegas’s Online Degrees

    BA in Anthropology
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Multidisciplinary Studies
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Urban Studies
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  16. #14

    Northwestern University

    Evanston , IL
    #14 50 Best Research Universities Ranked for Undergrads in 2023 #15 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #15 50 Best Graduate Schools Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #16 50 Best Colleges and Universities Ranked for Undergrads in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $61K

    Acceptance

    7%

    Graduation

    95%

    Student body

    20K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1490/34

    Northwestern University’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Luke Donald
    2. David Lipsky
    3. Jim Benepe
    4. Brittany Johnston
    5. Fran Quinn
    6. Manuel de la Torre
    7. Tom Johnson
    8. Chris Wilson
    9. David Merkow
    10. Matt Fitzpatrick
    11. Charles Wang
  17. #15

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill , NC
    #6 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #7 Top Schools that Offer Free Master's Degrees Online #7 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #16 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $9K

    Acceptance

    20%

    Graduation

    90%

    Student body

    25K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1385/30

    University of North Carolina’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Davis Love III
    2. Raymond Floyd
    3. Harvie Ward
    4. Donna Andrews
    5. Mike Goodes
    6. Ryan Howison
    7. Patrick Moore
    8. Tom Scherrer
    9. David Eger
    10. John Inman
    11. Ross Bain
    12. Meaghan Francella
    13. Max Harris
  19. #16

    University of Alabama

    Tuscaloosa , AL
    #1 Best Grad Schools in Alabama 2023 #1 Alabama's Best Colleges and Universities Ranked for Undergrads in 2023 #1 Best Public Colleges in Alabama 2023 #1 Best Research Universities in Alabama 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    79%

    Graduation

    72%

    Student body

    35K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1200/27

    University of Alabama’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Justin Thomas
    2. Jerry Pate
    3. Jason Bohn
    4. Bud Cauley
    5. Michael Thompson
    6. Steve Lowery
    7. Dicky Pride
    8. Brooke Pancake
    9. Stephanie Meadow
    10. Emma Talley
    11. Mårten Olander
    12. Leslie Spalding
    13. Camilla Lennarth
    14. Lee Rinker
    15. Robby Shelton
    16. Sofia Grönberg-Whitmore
    17. Jan-Are Larsen
    18. Bobby Wyatt
    19. Gavin Moynihan
    20. Alan Pate
    21. Lauren Stephenson

    University of Alabama’s Online Degrees

    BS in Food and Nutrition
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Early Childhood Education
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Hospitality Management
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Human Development and Family Studies
    Degree Concentrations
    • Child Life
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Human Environmental Sciences
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Human Environmental Sciences, Consumer Sciences
    Degree Concentrations
    • Consumer Affairs
    • Family Financial Planning and Counseling
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS/BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Nursing
    • Required Credits: 25/ 125
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Mechanical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 128
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: None Reported
    BS in Commerce and Business Administration
    Degree Concentrations
    • General Business
    • Management
    • Accounting
    • Marketing
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Social Work
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: None Reported
  20. #17

    Augusta University

    Augusta , GA

    Tuition + fees

    $9K

    Acceptance

    73%

    Graduation

    50%

    Student body

    7K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1115/22

    Augusta University’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Patrick Reed
    2. Oliver Wilson
    3. Henrik Norlander
    4. Scott Jamieson
    5. Richard Johnson
    6. Jamie Elson
    7. David Park
    8. Taylor Smith

    Augusta University’s Online Degrees

    BS in Radiologic Sciences
    Degree Concentrations
    • Radiation Therapy
    • Required Credits: 124
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: None Reported
  23. #20

    University of California, Los Angeles

    Los Angeles , CA
    #3 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #3 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #3 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #3 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $13K

    Acceptance

    11%

    Graduation

    92%

    Student body

    46K

    UCLA’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Corey Pavin
    2. Scott McCarron
    3. Jim Albus
    4. Brandt Jobe
    5. Tom Pernice Jr.
    6. Duffy Waldorf
    7. Tiffany Joh
    8. Ryann O'Toole
    9. Sydnee Michaels
    10. Philip Francis
    11. Mariajo Uribe
    12. Alison Lee
    13. Jane Park
    14. Bronte Law
    15. Sophie Sandolo
    16. Jay Delsing
    17. Daniel Im
    18. Pedro Figueiredo
    19. Janet Coles
    20. Matt Hendrix
    21. Pontus Widegren
    22. Lisa Kiggens
    23. Gregor Main
    24. Louise Ridderström
  25. #21

    San Diego State University

    San Diego , CA
    #9 Best Public Colleges California 2023 #9 Most Affordable Colleges in California 2023 #17 Best Research Universities for Criminal Justice Degrees #17 Best Research Universities for Social Work Degrees

    Tuition + fees

    $8K

    Acceptance

    38%

    Graduation

    76%

    Student body

    34K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1195/25

    San Diego State University’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Xander Schauffele
    2. Gene Littler
    3. Scott Piercy
    4. Paige Spiranac
    5. Emilee Klein
    6. J. J. Spaun
    7. Lon Hinkle
    8. Gunn Yang
    9. Aaron Goldberg
    10. Greg Twiggs
    11. Barbara Barrow
    12. Johan Carlsson
    13. Kitrina Douglas

    San Diego State University’s Online Degrees

    BS in Business Administration
    • Required Credits: 49-55
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Criminal Justice
    • Required Credits: 51-60
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  26. #22

    Auburn University

    Auburn , AL
    #2 Best Grad Schools in Alabama 2023 #2 Alabama's Best Colleges and Universities Ranked for Undergrads in 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges in Alabama 2023 #2 Best Research Universities in Alabama 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    71%

    Graduation

    81%

    Student body

    28K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1240/28

    Auburn University’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Jason Dufner
    2. Patton Kizzire
    3. Gary Christian
    4. John Huston
    5. Roland Thatcher
    6. Danielle Downey
    7. Celeste Troche
    8. Blayne Barber
    9. Lee Williams
    10. Jovan Rebula
    11. Will Claxton
    12. Cydney Clanton
    13. Jimmy Green
    14. Iain Steel
    15. Buddy Gardner
    16. James Mason

    Auburn University’s Online Degrees

    BSBA in Accountancy
    Degree Concentrations
    • Second Degree
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BSBA in None
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  29. #25

    Duke University

    Durham , NC
    #1 50 Best Christian Colleges and Universities 2023 #1 Top Schools that Offer Free Master's Degrees Online #1 Best Online Christian Colleges and Universities for Doctoral Degrees #11 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $60K

    Acceptance

    6%

    Graduation

    96%

    Student body

    14K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1520/34

    Duke University’s Most Influential Golfers

    1. Kevin Streelman
    2. Stephanie Sparks
    3. Laetitia Beck
    4. Amanda Blumenherst
    5. Virada Nirapathpongporn
    6. Céline Boutier
    7. Leona Maguire
    8. Ryan Blaum
    9. Leif Olson
    10. Julian Suri
    11. Adam Long
    12. Liz Janangelo
    13. Jenny Chuasiriporn
    14. Bill Mallon
    15. Mina Harigae
    16. Kristina Tucker
    17. Jason Buha
    18. Lisa Maguire
    19. David Bronson Ingram
    20. Art Wall Jr.
    21. Dick Siderowf
    22. Sarah LeBrun Ingram
    23. Brinson Paolini
    24. Ana Belac
    25. Nate Smith
    26. Evelyn Orley

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