Northwestern University is a highly selective private research university in Evanston, Illinois, known for its strong academics, interdisciplinary approach, and vibrant campus life near Chicago. Students often rave about the close‑knit community, access to city‑level internships and culture, and the many research and creative‑production opportunities across disciplines.

State

Illinois

Student Population

23,000

Acceptance Rate

7–8%

GPA Range

3.9–4.0

SAT Range

1510–1560

Common Majors

economics, psychology, digital communication and media, journalism

“Walking by the lake on a rare sunny day, how easy it is to hop on the train into Chicago for auditions, shows, or internships, that the workload can feel nonstop and the campus small‑college‑in‑a‑suburb vibe can get intense, yet the mix of world‑class professors and motivated peers still makes it feel like the right place to be stretched.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$69,375

Conference

Big Ten Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.8

Avg Women's Scores

74.5

Men's Team Notes

Wildcats men posted competitive low-73 averages over key events like Colleton River Collegiate, firing 7-under team rounds led by Sullivan's 4-under efforts and Svärd's birdie barrages. Par-4 excellence ranked them top-3; rebound performances from tough starts built depth for postseason contention across challenging coastal layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Wildcat women maintained mid-74 averages across 12 events including PING/ASU Invitational, highlighted by Yun's even-par totals with back-nine birdie runs and Tai Lin's 1-under rounds. Steady pars from Lee anchored lineup; improved second rounds at tough par-72 tracks fueled top-10 finishes and regional positioning.

Coaches

Men's Coach

David Inglis

Women's Coach

Emily Fletcher

Men's Email

d-inglis@northwestern.edu

Women's Email

emily-fletcher@northwestern.edu

Men's Coach Bio

David Inglis is Northwestern men’s head golf coach, leading the Wildcats in the Big Ten Conference. Entering his 12th season at the helm in 2025‑26, he has guided the program to a Big Ten team title and multiple conference‑level successes, elevating a traditionally modest program into a national‑ranking‑caliber squad. Inglis emphasizes a strong team‑culture mindset, disciplined preparation, and a deep‑field, tournament‑ready schedule.

Women's Coach Bio

Emily Fletcher is Northwestern women’s head golf coach, steering the Wildcats into a more competitive era in the Big Ten. She has led the program through several seasons of steady improvement, with an emphasis on recruiting, scoring‑oriented shot‑making, and a supportive team environment. Under Fletcher the Lady Wildcats aim for stronger conference finishes and increased NCAA‑regional‑level seasons, building a foundation for sustained success.