Santa Clara University is a small private Jesuit university in the heart of Silicon Valley known for its strong business, engineering, and liberal arts programs and its close‑knit, values‑driven campus community. Students often rave about the intimate class sizes, the scenic, tree‑lined campus, the many service and leadership opportunities, and the easy access to tech internships and San Francisco Bay‑Area culture.

State

California

Student Population

9,000

Acceptance Rate

45–50%

GPA Range

3.5–3.8

SAT Range

1250–1400

Common Majors

business, engineering, computer science, psychology, biology, communication

“School culture feels like a mix of serious coursework and campus‑wide traditions, professors are invested and easy to talk to, sports add a quiet but proud weekend rhythm, and off‑campus life blends Silicon Valley internships, Bay‑Area trips, and group‑hike weekends that keep the routine challenging yet grounded.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$62,760

Conference

West Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.35

Avg Women's Scores

76.78

Men's Team Notes

Broncos men carded 285.4 adjusted average over 30 rounds, battling elite West Coast fields with Calder Overfelt's standout sub-70 rounds anchoring top-10 contention. Depth shone through consistent par-5 scoring; home performances at local layouts fueled momentum amid coastal fog and firm conditions.

Women's Team Notes

Broncos women posted 76.78 scoring average led by Emily Sumner's 76.73 mark across 15 rounds in tough invitationals. Lauren Shew and Sarah Busey provided balance with multiple top-20s; birdie opportunities on par-4s advanced regional positioning on California tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Andrew Larkin

Women's Coach

Krystal Kelly

Men's Email

alarkin@scu.edu

Women's Email

kelly@scu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Andrew Larkin is Santa Clara University men’s head golf coach, entering his fifth season leading the Broncos in the West Coast Conference. An experienced collegiate‑golf‑coach and former professional player, he brings a strong player‑development and competitive‑scheduling focus to the program. Under Larkin, Santa Clara remains a solid WCC‑level team with a challenging schedule and an emphasis on team‑driven success and NCAA‑regional‑level performance.

Women's Coach Bio

Krystal Kelly is Santa Clara women’s head golf coach, entering her 15th+ season with the Broncos in 2025–26. A long‑tenured leader in the West Coast Conference, she has guided the program to multiple conference‑level finishes and NCAA‑postseason‑caliber seasons. Kelly emphasizes player‑development, scoring‑oriented play, and a strong academic‑athletic culture that keeps the Broncos competitive within the WCC and a reliable contender at the regional level.