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University of Maryland

The University of Maryland, College Park is a large public research university just outside Washington, D.C., known for strong academics, active student life, and Division‑I “Terps” athletics. Students often rave about the walkable campus, the Big Ten sports energy, internship pipelines to D.C. and federal agencies, and the mix of big‑school opportunities with smaller‑community feel in honors programs and living‑learning communities.

State

Maryland

Student Population

41,700

Acceptance Rate

40%

GPA Range

3.75–4.0

SAT Range

1250–1450

Common Majors

computer science, business (finance, marketing), psychology, criminology

“being at Maryland means having a huge campus with tons of things to do, yet still feeling connected through clubs, sports, and D.C.‑tied internships; it’s easy to find a niche where you feel like you belong while still chasing big opportunities.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $11,505; Out-of-state: $40,306

Conference

Big Ten Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.35

Avg Women's Scores

74.82

Men's Team Notes

Terrapins men averaged 289.4 over 31 rounds at Keble Creek Golf Course during Maryland Intercollegiate and ACC Preview, posting top-8 finishes with par-5 birdie strength from upperclassmen. Precise irons shone amid East Coast winds, fueling conference contention on Maryland's rolling layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Terrapin women carded 299.3 scores across 14 events at Yale Women's Intercollegiate (Yale Golf Course) and Mason Rudolph Championship, highlighted by top-10s with sharp short game from freshmen standouts. Birdie runs advanced postseason push on challenging Northeast tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

John Phillips

Women's Coach

Kelly Hovland

Men's Email

jcphilli@umd.edu

Women's Email

hovland@umd.edu

Men's Coach Bio

John Phillips is the University of Maryland men’s head golf coach, leading the Terrapins in the Big Ten Conference. He oversees a program that regularly competes in a strong, nationally‑oriented schedule and aims to develop a balanced, competitive roster. Phillips emphasizes technical‑skill refinement, physical conditioning, and a team‑driven practice environment designed to keep Maryland among the top programs in the Big Ten and in contention for NCAA‑postseason opportunities.

Women's Coach Bio

Kelly Hovland is Maryland women’s head golf coach, entering her fifth season with the Terrapins in 2025–26. A former head‑coach at Minnesota State, she brings national‑recruiting experience and a strong track record in program rebuilding. Hovland focuses on scoring‑oriented play, short‑game development, and a high‑level academic‑athlete culture, working to elevate Maryland’s women’s golf program into the upper tier of the Big Ten and toward more consistent NCAA‑postseason‑level performance.

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