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Auburn University

Auburn University is a vibrant Southern campus known for school spirit, tight‑knit student life, and strong academics in engineering, business, and agriculture. Students often rave about the friendly community, hands‑on learning, and the way Auburn feels like home from day one.

State

Alabama

Student Population

31,764

Acceptance Rate

46%

GPA Range

3.75+

SAT Range

1260–1380

Common Majors

Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, business, finance, computer science

“At Auburn you learn very quickly that ‘War Eagle’ is way more than a chant, it’s the way people show up for each other in class and on the Quad, and that football weekends can be as loud as the library gets the week before finals.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $11,826; Out-of-state: $31,986

Conference

Southeastern Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.45

Avg Women's Scores

72.28

Men's Team Notes

Defending champs surged to NCAA lead after 2-under 286 third round at Carlsbad, topping Arizona State by four via Carson Bacha's 69 and Jackson Koivun's 71. Dominated Auburn Regional (-32) with consistent sub-70 bursts across stroke play for title repeat contention.

Women's Team Notes

Tigers held nine-stroke SEC lead after 2-over 290 windy round, led by Patricia Sanz's 5-under 67. Strong showings like T5/T8 finishes at championships showcased depth; multiple top-10s and low-amateur contention fueled postseason positioning.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Nick Clinard

Women's Coach

Melissa Luellen

Men's Email

npc0004@auburn.edu

Women's Email

melissa.luellen@auburn.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Nick Clinard is Auburn’s men’s head golf coach, leading the Tigers in the Southeastern Conference since 2002. He has transformed the program into a national power, guiding Auburn to multiple NCAA‑Championship appearances and its first NCAA Division‑I national title in 2024. Clinard emphasizes player development, team‑culture, and tournament‑level preparation, and is known for recruiting top‑level amateurs and preparing them for professional golf careers.

Women's Coach Bio

Melissa Luellen is Auburn’s women’s head golf coach, bringing a strong record of success from her previous stops to the Tigers’ program. A former LPGA‑Tour‑level player, she has quickly built Auburn into an SEC‑level contender, with the team regularly qualifying for NCAA Regionals and Championships. Luellen focuses on holistic development, combining technical skill, mental‑toughness training, and recruiting to position the Lady Tigers among the conference’s top programs.

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