Glenville State University is a small public liberal arts university in rural Glenville, West Virginia, offering 24 undergraduate majors focused on teaching, business, criminal justice, and natural resources. Students rave about small classes with interactive professors, friendly welcoming atmosphere, hands-on learning, and supportive campus community.

State

West Virginia

Student Population

1,200

Acceptance Rate

95%

GPA Range

2.5-3.0

SAT Range

850-1020

Common Majors

Liberal Arts, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Biology

"Professors know everyone by name and provide personal help on assignments. Small classes build strong connections while campus events, intramurals, clubs, and Welcome Week keep things lively. We explore outdoor trails, enjoy student organization fairs, and bond during evening socials and sports for weekend fun."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$8,700 (in-state), $10,500 (out-of-state)

Conference

Mountain East Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72-73

Avg Women's Scores

75-78

Men's Team Notes

Glenville State men’s golf averaged about 75–77 per player per round, with team totals clustered in the high‑290s over four counting scores. The team posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed regional events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Glenville State women’s golf averaged about 75–78 per player per round, with team totals often in the high‑280s to low‑300s per 18 holes. The team turned in frequent 70s and 80s, remained competitive in multi‑round tournaments, and gradually improved its low‑round performance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

John Lilly

Women's Coach

Caitlyn Sturm

Men's Email

jrlilly3@gmail.com

Women's Email

Caitlyn.Sturm@glenville.edu

Men's Coach Bio

John Lilly serves as head men's golf coach at Glenville State, leveraging international recruiting for Pioneers' success in MEC events like UC Fall Invitational and Wally Edgell. With Director Bill Lilly, he guides the program from Glenville, WV, through regional tournaments emphasizing global talent development.

Women's Coach Bio

Caitlyn Sturm enters her first season (2025-26) as head women's golf coach at Glenville State after professional roles at Stonewall and Lakeview Resorts plus GolfTec certification. A 2017 Golf Academy graduate, she inherits three-time MEC champs pursuing NCAA East Regionals from WV base with grad assistant Emily Barr.