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Thomas More University

Thomas More University is a private Catholic liberal arts university in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, founded in 1921 by Benedictine Sisters as Villa Madonna College. Renamed in 1968 and granted university status in 2018, it serves ~2,000 students across three colleges emphasizing faith, ethics, and career preparation on a suburban campus near Cincinnati. Highlights include small classes, NCAA Division II Saints athletics, and strong regional rankings.

State

Kentucky

Student Population

2,000

Acceptance Rate

94%

GPA Range

2.8-3.5

SAT Range

980-1150

Common Majors

Business, nursing, biology, education, criminal justice

"Thomas More's Saints family creates warm Catholic community on our peaceful NKY campus. Off-campus, Cincinnati Reds games and riverfront walks refresh; students love tiny classes, prof accessibility, D2 spirit, service projects, faith formation, and nurturing culture that builds ethical leaders for life."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$37,650

Conference

Great Midwest Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

77-78

Avg Women's Scores

84-85

Men's Team Notes

Thomas More men’s golf posts team totals around 310–315 over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and others in the 80s. The Saints compete in multi‑round events, regularly finishing in the upper half of mid‑level fields and showing steady improvement and counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

Thomas More women’s golf typically scores in the 80s per round, with several players carding in the 70s and 80s and occasional scores in the 90s. The team contends in multi‑round tournaments, working to lower its average and improve its position through more consistent counting‑round play.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Sebastian Sims

Women's Coach

Sebastian Sims

Men's Email

Shsims01@thomasmore.edu

Women's Email

Shsims01@thomasmore.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Sebastian Sims heads Thomas More men's golf, directing Saints through G-MAC schedules including Stonehenge Invitational (T-4th/9), Kyle Ryman Memorial (12th/13), and Doc Spragg Fall Invite (17th/17). He builds competitive depth targeting conference contention and NCAA DIII postseason from Northern Kentucky base with assistant support.

Women's Coach Bio

Sebastian Sims leads Thomas More women's golf alongside men's program within G-MAC competition. His unified coaching fosters Saints' development through shared Midwest invitationals, emphasizing academic and athletic excellence at this DIII institution from Crestview Hills facilities.

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