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University of Idaho

The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land‑grant R1 research university in Moscow, Idaho, known for its strong engineering, forestry, agricultural, and STEM programs plus its scenic, small‑college feel in the Palouse region. Students often rave about the many outdoor‑recreation opportunities, close‑knit campus community, hands‑on research culture, and the chance to be involved in campus‑run events and student organizations right from day one.

State

Idaho

Student Population

14,000

Acceptance Rate

79%

GPA Range

3.2–3.7

SAT Range

950–1200

Common Majors

engineering, business, psychology, biology and environmental science

“University of Idaho feels like a cozy mountain‑town campus where you can study in strong STEM and forestry programs while still being outside hiking or skiing almost every weekend, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the small‑town vibe and campus events made them feel like they belonged.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $9,400; Out-of-state: $28,636

Conference

Big Sky Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.38

Avg Women's Scores

77.05

Men's Team Notes

Vandals men averaged 289.5 over 33 rounds at Bandon Dunes Collegiate (Bandon Dunes Golf Resort) and Seattle U Redhawk Invitational (Gold Mountain Golf Club), posting top-10 finishes with strong par-5 birdie rates from upperclassmen. Consistent irons handled Pacific Northwest winds effectively.

Women's Team Notes

Vandal women carded 308.2 averages across 24 rounds at Idaho Falls Golf Club Invitational (Idaho Falls Golf Club) and EWU Kalispel Tribal Resort Invitational (Circling Raven Golf Club), highlighted by top-8 placements and freshmen precision on approach shots. Birdie efforts boosted contention on rugged layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

David Nuhn

Women's Coach

Julia Goodson

Men's Email

dnuhn@uidaho.edu

Women's Email

jegoodson@uidaho.edu

Men's Coach Bio

David Nuhn is University of Idaho men’s head golf coach, leading the Vandals in the Big West Conference. He guided the program’s transition into the Big West after the Big Sky dropped men’s golf, helping Idaho compete for a conference‑championship‑level and NCAA‑Regional‑qualifying season. Nuhn emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and strong team‑culture, working to keep Idaho competitive within the Big West and to build a sustainable, postseason‑caliber program.

Women's Coach Bio

Julia Goodson is University of Idaho women’s head golf coach, directing the Vandals in their women’s‑golf conference environment. Named to the role in 2025, she comes from two years as assistant coach at Washington State, where she helped the Cougars to a top‑five finish at the West Coast Conference Championship and an NCAA Regional‑qualifying individual. Goodson focuses on fundamentals, short‑game work, and team‑driven development, aiming to steadily improve the Vandals’ conference‑level finishes and national‑ranking profile.

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