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University of Iowa

The University of Iowa is a large public research university in Iowa City known for its strong writing programs, health‑sciences schools, and spirited Hawkeye culture. Students often rave about the friendly, walkable campus, the many arts and literary events, the energy around basketball and football, and the relatively low cost of living in the small‑city setting.

State

Iowa

Student Population

30,000

Acceptance Rate

80–85%

GPA Range

3.3–3.6

SAT Range

1100–1300

Common Majors

business, psychology, biomedical and health sciences, engineering, nursing

“School culture feels like a mix of intense study weeks and lively game‑day energy, professors push you but are willing to help, sports add a strong sense of shared identity, and off‑campus life blends Iowa City shops, river walks, and internships that keep the routine balanced and connected to the community.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $10,964; Out-of-state: $32,927

Conference

Big Ten Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.68

Avg Women's Scores

75.14

Men's Team Notes

Hawkeyes men posted 290.7 adjusted averages across 34 rounds, securing top-8 finishes led by upperclassmen par-5 prowess. Strong individual top-20s showcased depth; home events at Finkbine fueled conference contention amid Midwest winds and firm Iowa layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Hawkeye women maintained 300.6 team scores over 13 invitationals, highlighted by top-10 finishes with precise par-4 execution from sophomore leaders. Veteran consistency anchored birdie opportunities; regional previews advanced postseason positioning on challenging Plains tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Tyler Stith

Women's Coach

Megan Menzel

Men's Email

iowagolf@hawkeyesports.com

Women's Email

megan‑menzel@uiowa.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Tyler Stith is the University of Iowa men’s head golf coach, leading the Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference. He took over the program after a strong coaching‑development run and brings a strong recruiting and analytical‑coaching approach to the team. Stith emphasizes a competitive, nationally‑scouting‑heavy schedule, detailed practice work, and a team‑driven culture aimed at steady improvement and stronger Big Ten‑level finishes.

Women's Coach Bio

Megan Menzel is Iowa women’s head golf coach, directing the Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference. A former collegiate‑level player and longtime assistant, she focuses on building a balanced, scoring‑oriented roster and a high‑level practice environment. Menzel emphasizes player‑development, strong fundamentals, and team chemistry, working to elevate the women’s program toward more consistent conference‑championship‑level results and NCAA‑postseason‑caliber seasons.

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