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Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University is a private research university in the Dallas suburb of University Park, Texas, known for its beautiful campus, strong academics, and spirited “Mustang” community. Students often rave about the close‑knit residence‑hall life, direct access to Dallas internships and culture, and the energy around boulevarding and football games.

State

Texas

Student Population

12,000

Acceptance Rate

61–63%

GPA Range

3.6–3.8

SAT Range

1320–1480

Common Majors

business, engineering, psychology, computer science, communications, political science

“Boulevard tailgates turning the long stretch of road into one big party, how easy it is to get into clubs and organizations right away, that the workload can feel heavy and the Greek‑life focus can dominate the social scene, yet the Dallas‑city‑access and small‑class feel still make it feel like you’re in a place that’s built to push you out into the real world on solid footing.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$64,460

Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.15

Avg Women's Scores

72.49

Men's Team Notes

Mustangs men posted 282.28 averages through 33 rounds with record 265 single-round score, advancing to NCAA Championships via top regional finishes. Kingsland's 70.39 mark and Sides' consistency delivered 22 par-or-better rounds; dominant invitationals fueled quarterfinal contention amid firm Texas and coastal layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Mustang women achieved 289.4 adjusted averages over 35 rounds, ranking nationally with Lee's record 71.31 scoring and Odwin's top-10s across Windy City and Illini events. Chen's par-4 prowess anchored depth; strong Landfall Tradition and regional eighth propelled postseason push with birdie production on challenging tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Chris Parra

Women's Coach

Lauren Mason

Men's Email

cjparra@smu.edu

Women's Email

laurenmason@smu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Chris Parra is the Jerry Pittman Head Men’s Golf Coach at Southern Methodist University, leading the Mustangs in the Atlantic Coast Conference. A former assistant at Texas Tech and Texas A&M, he brings experience at the highest level of collegiate golf. Parra emphasizes a strong, disciplined practice environment, scoring‑oriented preparation, and building a deep, competitive roster aimed at restoring SMU men’s golf to consistent NCAA‑Championship‑level status.

Women's Coach Bio

Lauren Mason is SMU women’s head golf coach, hired in 2021 to revitalize the program. A former standout player at Texas Tech and head coach at Texas A&M–Commerce, she has quickly turned the Mustangs into national‑championship‑level contenders, with multiple top‑10 rankings and deep postseason runs. Mason focuses on recruiting elite amateurs, technical‑skill development, and a professional‑style team culture that prepares players for collegiate and professional‑level success.

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