University of Central Missouri (UCM) is a public university in Warrensburg, Missouri, founded in 1871 as State Normal School No. 2. It offers 150+ undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, business, education, health sciences, and technology on a 1,561-acre campus. Highlights include small class sizes, NCAA Division II Mules athletics, Missouri Innovation Campus, and affordable tuition.

State

Missouri

Student Population

7,345

Acceptance Rate

69%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

Not reported

Common Majors

Elementary education, nursing, criminal justice, computer science

"UCM's Mule pride creates welcoming community on our spacious Warrensburg campus. Off-campus, KC Royals games and Lake of the Ozarks trips energize; students love small classes, prof accessibility, D2 sports, 185+ clubs, innovation campus, and supportive culture that builds confident leaders."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$9,071 (in-state), $16,819 (out-of-state)

Conference

Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

70-71

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Central Missouri men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and frequent low‑round scores in the 60s. The Mules are nationally competitive, regularly winning or contending in multi‑round events and showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

Central Missouri women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s per round, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team is consistently ranked and wins conference‑level championships, highlighted by strong 54‑hole performances and a deep, competitive roster.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Tim Poe

Women's Coach

Chris Port

Men's Email

tpoe@ucmo.edu

Women's Email

cport@ucmo.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Tim Poe heads Central Missouri men's golf, guiding Mules to No. 11 national ranking and 19th at 2025 NCAA DII Championships. From Warrensburg's new Harbert Collegiate Golf Center, he develops MIAA contenders through home Mule Invitational and regional events, prioritizing academic excellence alongside Central Region postseason bids.

Women's Coach Bio

Chris Port leads Central Missouri women's golf, capturing third straight MIAA title, Central Regional championship, and 2025 NCAA DII national runner-up, the program's best finish. With assistant Jessica Green (DII National Assistant Coach of Year), Port elevated Jennies to national prominence from Mules National Golf Club base.