Rollins College is a private liberal arts college in Winter Park, Florida, founded in 1885 as Florida's oldest private university. On its renowned 80-acre lakeside campus, it offers 30+ majors emphasizing interdisciplinary learning and leadership through the innovative Rollins Gateway program. Highlights include a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, NCAA Division II Tars athletics, and top rankings for academic-athletic excellence.

State

Florida

Student Population

2,640

Acceptance Rate

57%

GPA Range

3.3-3.9

SAT Range

1190-1350

Common Majors

Business, communications, psychology, biology, theatre

"Rollins' Tars culture blends intellectual curiosity with sunny Florida vibes on America's most beautiful campus. Off-campus, Winter Park shops, Orlando theme parks, and beaches energize; students love tiny classes, prof mentorship, D2 games, study abroad, lakeside views, and personalized path to purposeful leadership."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$55,000

Conference

Sunshine State Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71-72

Avg Women's Scores

75-76

Men's Team Notes

Rollins men’s golf posts team totals around 284 per 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The Tars are nationally ranked and competitive in the Sunshine State region, regularly finishing in the top‑10 of multi‑round events with strong counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

Rollins women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s to mid‑70s per round, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team competes in multi‑round tournaments, highlighted by steady counting‑round performances and frequent finishes in the upper half of strong, regional‑level fields.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Kyle Frakes

Women's Coach

Julie Garner

Men's Email

ofrakes@rollins.edu

Women's Email

jgarner@rollins.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Kyle Frakes has led Rollins men's golf since 1993, securing the 2002 NCAA DII National Championship, multiple SSC titles (2002, 2003), and Coach of the Year honors (national 2002/2003, SSC 1993/2000/2002/2003). He guides Tars through elite SSC schedules like Jay Jennison Cup and Battle at the Shores from Winter Park, FL, sustaining program's national contender status.

Women's Coach Bio

Julie Garner serves as Director of Golf and head women's coach at Rollins since 1984, winning six NCAA DII National Championships and earning WGCA Hall of Fame induction. Her storied program emphasizes life preparation alongside competition in SSC events. Garner has developed countless pros and leaders from Winter Park base.