Davenport University is a private, non-profit institution with multiple Michigan campuses, specializing in career-focused programs like business, technology, health professions, and arts. Students rave about small classes, supportive professors with real-world experience, flexible scheduling, modern facilities, and strong career placement support.

State

Michigan

Student Population

5,500

Acceptance Rate

90%

GPA Range

2.5-3.2

SAT Range

940-1140

Common Majors

Business Administration, Nursing, Computer Information Systems, Accounting, Health Professions.

"Davenport's collaborative Panther community rocks, profs who care like mentors, welcoming peers, fun athletics and events. Grand Rapids offers vibrant breweries, art walks, Lake Michigan beaches nearby; perfect balance of focused learning and lively Midwest life!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$23,324

Conference

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73-76

Avg Women's Scores

78.5

Men's Team Notes

Davenport women’s golf averaged about 78–79 per player per round, with team totals around 314 per 18 holes over four counting scores. The squad turned in mixed 70s and 80s in multi‑round events, remained competitive in regional‑level tournaments, and improved low‑round scoring over the season.

Women's Team Notes

Davenport men’s golf averaged about 73–76 per player per round, posting several low‑rounds in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s across multiple events. The team showed solid four‑man balance, contended in mid‑level, multi‑round fields, and delivered competitive 54‑hole totals.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Andrew Ioanou

Women's Coach

Jessica Niemiec

Men's Email

aioanou@davenport.edu

Women's Email

jess.niemiec@davenport.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Andrew Ioanou serves as head men's golf coach at Davenport University, guiding the Panthers to strong GLIAC finishes like 1st at Chicago State Windy City Invitational and 2nd at Davenport Panther Invitational in 2025 fall season. With assistant Eric Attard, his program targets Midwest Regional NCAA qualification from Grand Rapids base through consistent tournament contention.

Women's Coach Bio

Jessica Niemiec enters her second season (since May 2024) as head women's golf coach at Davenport after serving as assistant. A Davenport alum (BBA Marketing, 2017-21 player on 2018-19 GLIAC runner-up team), she led no worse than 4th in six 2025 fall events. Niemiec works with assistant Kelsey Malone for sustained GLIAC success.