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Rutgers University–New Brunswick is a large public research university in New Jersey, known for its strong academics, diverse student body, and vibrant campus life. Students often rave about the big‑school energy, the many clubs and organizations, the lively football and basketball scenes, and the easy access to New York City and Philadelphia from the varied‑landscape campus.

State

New Jersey

Student Population

50,000

Acceptance Rate

55–60%

GPA Range

3.5–3.8

SAT Range

1250–1400

Common Majors

business, psychology, computer science, engineering, biology

“School culture feels like a mix of big‑city fast‑pace and campus‑town routines, professors challenge you but are reachable, sports add a strong Goliath‑pride rhythm, and off‑campus life blends New Brunswick walks, Jersey trips, and internships that keep the routine full without feeling like I’m just going through the motions.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $17,239; Out-of-state: $36,001

Conference

Big Ten Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.45

Avg Women's Scores

75.32

Men's Team Notes

Scarlet Knights men averaged 289.8 across 28 rounds, securing top-10 finishes at Badger and Old Town with Tony Jiang's sub-70 bursts leading depth. Par-5 dominance and clutch closing fueled Eastern contention amid New Jersey winds and firm fairways.

Women's Team Notes

Knights women carded 301.2 averages over key events, highlighted by balanced scoring from freshmen anchors in Rutgers Invitational. Strong short-game execution propelled top-15s; birdie opportunities on tough par-4s advanced postseason positioning on Northeast layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Rob Shutte

Women's Coach

Kari Williams

Men's Email

rshutte@scarletknights.com

Women's Email

kwilliams@scarletknights.com

Men's Coach Bio

Rob Shutte is Rutgers men’s head golf coach, entering his 14th season with the Scarlet Knights in 2025–26. A two‑time Golfweek Division I Northeast Coach of the Year, he has guided the program through three conference transitions and established Rutgers as a top‑ranked team in the region. Shutte emphasizes a strong, competitive schedule, player‑driven development, and academic excellence, positioning the Knights as a consistent Big Ten‑level program and NCAA‑postseason‑caliber team.

Women's Coach Bio

Kari Williams is Rutgers women’s head golf coach, leading the Scarlet Knights in the Big Ten Conference. Supported by associate head coach Joanna Henry, Williams has overseen sustained growth, including multiple top‑five team finishes, program‑record scorings, and postseason appearances. She emphasizes scoring‑oriented play, short‑game development, and a high‑academic‑standard culture, aiming to keep Rutgers women’s golf competitive within the Big Ten and pushing toward more frequent NCAA‑postseason‑level seasons.

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