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Liberty University

Liberty University is a large private evangelical Christian university in Lynchburg, Virginia, known for its conservative values, strong online programs, and extensive on‑campus activities. Students often rave about the tightly woven faith‑based community, the many clubs and intramural sports, the high‑energy campus events, and the sprawling 7,000‑acre campus that feels like a small city.

State

Virginia

Student Population

52,000

Acceptance Rate

96–99%

GPA Range

3.3–3.6

SAT Range

950–1150

Common Majors

business administration, psychology, religious studies/theology, criminology/criminal justice

“The student body feels like a close‑knit Christian community, school culture is highly structured around chapel, events, and campus‑wide traditions, sports bring a strong Flames‑identity vibe, professors are encouraging but still push you academically, and off‑campus life mixes nearby Blue Ridge hikes, small‑town Lynchburg spots, and local church or internship opportunities that keep the schedule busy and grounded.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$28,881

Conference

Conference USA

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.4

Avg Women's Scores

74.2

Men's Team Notes

Flames men posted 283.6 adjusted averages over 23 rounds, ranking #83 nationally with strong second-round surges like 8-under 280 at Daniel Island Club. Joy, Lugiano, and Ryan delivered 13 combined birdies; consistent top-25 individual finishes fueled postseason positioning on challenging coastal layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Flame women maintained competitive mid-74 averages across invitationals, highlighted by top-10 finishes with sharp par-4 scoring from balanced lineup. Sophomore contributors earned individual honors alongside veteran depth; strong regional previews advanced national contention amid varied Southern conditions and firm greens.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jeff Thomas

Women's Coach

Jeff Thomas

Men's Email

jthomas5@liberty.edu

Women's Email

jthomas5@liberty.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jeff Thomas is Liberty University’s head golf coach, directing both the men’s and women’s programs in Conference USA. Named to the role in 2004, he has transformed the Flames into a national‑level program, guiding the men to eight conference titles, 13 NCAA‑Regional appearances, and four NCAA‑Championships berths (2012, 2019, 2021, 2022). Thomas emphasizes a strong practice culture, high‑level recruiting, and a demanding schedule that keeps Liberty competitive in CUSA and at the NCAA‑championship level.

Women's Coach Bio

Jeff Thomas is also Liberty University’s women’s head golf coach, overseeing the Flames’ women’s program in Conference USA. Under his leadership the women’s team has built a solid competitive base and access to Liberty’s enhanced golf‑practice facilities, enabling year‑round technical development and high‑level training. Thomas emphasizes player‑driven growth, scoring‑oriented play, and a championship‑minded culture designed to elevate the women’s team into the upper tier of the conference and toward NCAA‑postseason‑level seasons.

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