The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) is a public university in Monroe, Louisiana, known for strong programs in pharmacy, business, nursing, education, and the natural sciences plus a close‑knit campus along Bayou DeSiard. Students often rave about the small‑to‑mid‑sized feel, personalized classes, active Greek life, Warhawk athletics, and the chance to connect with professors and local community partners.

State

Louisiana

Student Population

8,700

Acceptance Rate

70–80%

GPA Range

2.98–3.25

SAT Range

1050–1350

Common Majors

pharmacy, nursing and health‑related fields, business administration

“The University of Louisiana at Monroe feels like a small, friendly campus where you can study in strong health‑care and business programs, join lots of clubs and Greek life, and still be close to a real Southern community, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the personalized classes and Warhawk spirit made them feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$9,190 / $21,290

Conference

Sun Belt Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.4

Avg Women's Scores

75.8

Men's Team Notes

ULM men competed at Sun Belt Championship on Annandale Golf Club and Memphis Intercollegiate, led by leaders averaging 72.4 strokes with 12 par-or-better rounds. Steady par-5 scoring and Nathan Woodham's sub-73s fueled top finishes amid stacked fields, building depth through Golden Nugget Invitational tests.

Women's Team Notes

Warhawks women hosted ULM Invitational at Bayou DeSiard Country Club and battled Jayhawk Invitational plus Mo Morial Invitational in College Station. Resilient play through windy conditions drove cuts made at Leadership and Golf Invitational, showcasing consistent mid-70s rounds and birdie opportunities across regional challenges.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Nathan Weant

Women's Coach

Rachel Pollock

Men's Email

weant@ulm.edu

Women's Email

pollock@ulm.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Nathan Weant is University of Louisiana Monroe men’s head golf coach, leading the Warhawks in the Sun Belt Conference at the NCAA‑Division I level. He oversees the program’s recruiting, training, and competition schedule, guiding a team that has posted multiple Sun Belt‑championship‑level tournaments and program‑record‑breaking individual scores. Weant emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a strong fall‑to‑spring tournament calendar aimed at keeping ULM competitive regionally and within the conference.

Women's Coach Bio

Rachel Pollock is ULM women’s head golf coach, directing the Warhawks in the Sun Belt Conference. Leading a staff that includes assistant coach Olivia Schmidt, Pollock guides a program that has earned national‑ranking exposure and strong team‑level performances in recent seasons. She focuses on fundamentals, short‑game development, and a disciplined team culture, working to improve the program’s Sun Belt‑finish positioning while supporting student‑athletes’ academic and personal‑growth goals.