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Baylor University

Baylor University is a private Christian research university in Waco, Texas, known for its strong law, business, nursing, and humanities programs and its vibrant campus spirit. Students often rave about the close‑knit, faith‑focused community, the many traditions such as Homecoming and Dr Pepper Hour, the active Greek life, and the energetic football and campus‑wide events that give the school a warm, family‑like feel.

State

Texas

Student Population

20,800

Acceptance Rate

51–57%

GPA Range

3.3–3.7

SAT Range

1160–1340

Common Majors

business, biology, psychology, nursing, political science, communication, engineering

“Student life at Baylor is full of meaningful friendships, traditions, and events; there are always ways to get involved, professors are invested, and the campus feels like a supportive community where you can grow academically and personally.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$63,620

Conference

Big 12 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.1

Avg Women's Scores

71.2

Men's Team Notes

Bears men posted 288.4 adjusted averages over 15 rounds at SMU Invitational (Dallas National Golf Club) and Folds of Honor Collegiate, achieving 9 top-10 finishes nationally ranked #143. Strong par-5 play from Stjernfeldt (73 avg.) and Heard's 67 fueled contention amid Texas winds.

Women's Team Notes

Bears women shot sizzling 279 (-9) first round at Chevron Collegiate (Golf Club of Houston) for 2nd place, then 284 (-4) at PING ASU Invitational (Papago Golf Club) maintaining 2nd behind USC. Li's 69 and Castro's bogey-free 139 anchored top-5s in elite fields.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Mike McGraw

Women's Coach

Jay Goble

Men's Email

Michael_J_McGraw@baylor.edu

Women's Email

Jay_Goble@baylor.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Mike McGraw is Baylor men’s head golf coach, guiding the Bears in the Big 12 Conference. He has led the program through a long‑running streak of NCAA‑Tournament appearances, with Baylor men’s golf qualifying for 19 consecutive and 25 of the last 26 NCAA events. McGraw emphasizes a strong, competitive schedule, technical‑skill development, and a resilient, team‑driven culture that keeps Baylor among the top programs in the Big 12 and a regular national‑ranking presence.

Women's Coach Bio

Jay Goble is Baylor women’s head golf coach, overseeing the Bears in the Big 12 Conference. He has built a competitive, steadily‑improving program with a strong emphasis on fundamentals, short‑game mastery, and a demanding practice environment. Under Goble, Baylor women’s golf has become a consistent Big 12‑level program and a strong presence on the national‑ranking stage, with frequent NCAA‑postseason‑caliber seasons and multiple conference‑level finishes.

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