The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a large public research university in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, known for its strong health‑sciences, nursing, and business programs and its urban campus feel. Students often rave about the diverse campus community, the many student organizations and campus events, the city‑life access, and the strong clinical and research opportunities tied to the medical center.

State

Alabama

Student Population

21,000

Acceptance Rate

75–88%

GPA Range

3.2–3.6

SAT Range

1050–1250

Common Majors

nursing, biology, psychology, business administration, kinesiology, criminal justice

“School culture feels like a mix of intense medical‑center life and campus‑style college events, professors are demanding but supportive, there are always things happening on and off campus, and the city of Birmingham makes it easy to combine study weeks with coffee shops, museums, and internships that keep the routine full but not overwhelming.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $8,832; Out-of-state: $21,864

Conference

American Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.08

Avg Women's Scores

74.45

Men's Team Notes

Blazers men carded 283.49 team averages over 37 rounds at Oxmoor Valley and Hampton Cove, securing top-10 finishes with par-5 birdie surges led by freshmen depth. Strong ball-striking shone on Robert Trent Jones layouts amid Birmingham winds, fueling regional contention.

Women's Team Notes

Blazer women posted solid scores at Silver Lakes Golf Course and Sage Meadows, highlighted by top-5 finishes with precise irons from upperclassmen anchors. Clutch putting propelled birdie runs on challenging Alabama tracks like Hampton Cove, advancing postseason positioning.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Charlie Hoyle

Women's Coach

Jesse Lawley

Men's Email

hoylecm@uab.edu

Women's Email

jlawley@uab.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Charlie Hoyle is the University of Alabama at Birmingham men’s head golf coach, leading the Blazers in the American Athletic Conference. A seasoned collegiate‑golf lead, Hoyle emphasizes player‑development, a strong team‑first culture, and a demanding practice environment. Under his direction UAB continues to balance conference‑level competition with a growing national‑recruiting profile, aiming to position the Blazers among the top programs in the AAC and at the edges of NCAA‑regional‑level contention.

Women's Coach Bio

Jesse Lawley is UAB women’s head golf coach, guiding the Blazers in the American Athletic Conference. She has focused on building a competitive, technically‑sound roster and a supportive practice environment that emphasizes scoring efficiency and short‑game development. Lawley also values strong academic standards and a team‑driven culture, working to raise the women’s program’s conference‑finish profile and build toward more consistent NCAA‑postseason‑caliber seasons.