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University of Memphis

The University of Memphis is a public research university in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, known for its strong business, music, and health programs and its energetic campus life. Students often rave about the urban feel, late‑night campus events, school spirit around basketball, and the easy access to Memphis music, nightlife, and riverfront culture.

State

Tennessee

Student Population

22,000

Acceptance Rate

80–85%

GPA Range

3.2–3.5

SAT Range

1000–1150

Common Majors

business administration, psychology, criminology and criminal justice

“The student body feels diverse and talkative, school culture has a strong focus on basketball‑weekend energy and campus‑event nights, sports are a big part of identity, professors are engaged but some classes still feel large, and off‑campus life mixes Memphis downtown, live music, parks along the river, and part‑time work or internships in the city.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $10,344; Out-of-state: $14,762

Conference

American Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.45

Avg Women's Scores

74.2

Men's Team Notes

Tigers men delivered steady low-72s team averages over 15 events, securing top-10 finishes at AAC Championships with strong par-5 scoring led by upperclassmen consistency. Individual top-20s highlighted depth; solid home performances at Eagle Lake fueled regional contention amid humid Southern layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Tiger women maintained mid-74 averages across 13 invitationals, highlighted by top-8 finishes with precise par-4 execution and birdie opportunities from sophomore standouts. Veteran anchors provided balance; impressive conference previews advanced postseason positioning on challenging Memphis tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Blake Smart

Women's Coach

Jennifer Jordan

Men's Email

dbsmart@memphis.edu

Women's Email

J.Jordan@memphis.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Blake Smart is University of Memphis men’s head golf coach, inheriting a program with prior AAC‑championship success and NCAA‑championships‑level seasons. A long‑time collegiate coach, he has led the Tigers to top‑five finishes at the American Athletic Conference Championships and guided the team into NCAA‑regional‑level contention. Smart emphasizes a strong, competitive practice environment, high‑level recruiting, and a challenging tournament schedule aimed at returning Memphis to the upper tier of the AAC.

Women's Coach Bio

Jennifer Jordan is Memphis women’s head golf coach, leading the Tigers in the American Athletic Conference. With a background in collegiate and grassroots instruction, she focuses on building a technically‑sound, scoring‑oriented team culture and a demanding practice regimen. Jordan has worked to strengthen the Tigers’ recruiting base and conference‑level performance, positioning the women’s program for steady improvement within the AAC and toward more consistent NCAA‑postseason‑caliber seasons.

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