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University of Colorado

The University of Colorado Boulder is a large public research university in Boulder, Colorado, known for its mountain‑backed campus, strong STEM and environmental programs, and active, outdoors‑oriented student culture. Students often rave about the scenic campus, the easy access to hiking and skiing, the many clubs and study‑abroad opportunities, and the close‑knit feel despite the school’s size.

State

Colorado

Student Population

37,000

Acceptance Rate

75–83%

GPA Range

3.5–3.8

SAT Range

1180–1390

Common Majors

environmental studies, engineering, computer science, speech, language

“Hiking in the Flatirons between classes, how easy it is to get involved in research or outdoor clubs, that the workload can pile up and the campus can feel spread out, and that the ski‑trip‑heavy culture isn’t for everyone, yet the Colorado‑sunshine‑plus‑Buff‑spirit combo still makes it feel like the right place to be stretched and grounded at the same time.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $15,214; Out-of-state: $42,970

Conference

Big 12 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.15

Avg Women's Scores

72.3

Men's Team Notes

Buffaloes men fired consistent low-72 team totals over invitationals, led by McDermott and Biwer's top WAGR rankings with sub-par rounds on mountain layouts. Depth from freshmen Fang secured top-25 national starts; strong regional contention and home dominance built postseason momentum amid thin air and firm greens.

Women's Team Notes

Buffalo women maintained elite 289.2 adjusted averages across 26 rounds, earning top-3 finishes with sharp par-5 scoring and birdie production at key events. Veteran anchors plus emerging talent notched 68-72-1 record; solid invitationals and regional previews fueled national contention on challenging high-elevation tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Roy Edwards

Women's Coach

Madeleine Sheils

Men's Email

roy.edwards@colorado.edu

Women's Email

msheils@colorado.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Roy Edwards is in his 20th season as head coach of the University of Colorado men’s golf team, having been named to the position on July 14, 2006, following in the footsteps of the only two coaches the program had ever known over a span of six decades. Among the 306 Division I programs, he’s tied for 52nd in coaching longevity (20th among 135 FBS schools). Edwards is the only coach in NCAA history to coach both a major championship winner and FedEx Cup Champion who are different players: Brandt Snedeker and Gary Woodland.

Women's Coach Bio

Madeleine Sheils is the University of Colorado women’s head golf coach, hired in 2023‑24 after serving as associate and then associate head coach within the program. A former LPGA‑Tour‑level player and assistant coach at Stanford’s 2022 national‑championship team, she brings a strong recruiting and player‑development background. Under Sheils the Buffs aim to remain a consistent Big 12 and NCAA‑regional contender with a focus on short‑game excellence and holistic athlete growth.

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