The University of Missouri–Columbia (Mizzou) is a large public research university in Columbia, Missouri, known for its strong journalism, business, and health‑sciences programs and a lively campus culture. Students often rave about the walkable college‑town setup, the energy around football and other sports, the many organizations and Greek‑life options, and the easy access to restaurants, shops, and internships in the city.

State

Missouri

Student Population

30,000

Acceptance Rate

75–80%

GPA Range

3.3–3.6

SAT Range

1170–1360

Common Majors

journalism and mass communication, business, engineering, nursing, psychology

“Overall I had a wonderful experience at the University of Missouri. Columbia is very much the quintessential college town where everything a student would need is a short distance away.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $13,008; Out-of-state: $33,216

Conference

Southeastern Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.43

Avg Women's Scores

71.87

Men's Team Notes

Tigers men carded 285.7 adjusted averages over 24 rounds at The Loop and Dalhousie, securing multiple top-5 finishes with Visakari's 70 average anchoring par-5 birdies. Strong iron play fueled SEC contention amid Missouri winds on rolling Ozark layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Tiger women delivered 286.8 scoring averages across 23 rounds at Johnie Imes Invitational and Gordon Evans, highlighted by top finishes with Otter's career-best 213. Balanced approach shots propelled birdie runs on challenging Columbia tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Glen Millican

Women's Coach

Caroline Westrup Gaeta

Men's Email

glenmillican@missouri.edu

Women's Email

cwestrup@missouri.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Glen Millican is the University of Missouri men’s head golf coach, entering his third season with the Tigers in 2025–26. A highly respected coach with previous head‑coaching experience at New Mexico, he has already elevated Mizzou with top‑national‑ranked individual performances and a rapid rise in team‑recruiting profile. Millican emphasizes player‑driven, technique‑focused development and a strong tournament schedule aimed at SEC‑level contention and NCAA‑Championships‑caliber seasons.

Women's Coach Bio

Caroline Westrup Gaeta is Missouri women’s head golf coach, now in her fourth season leading the Tigers in the SEC. A former LPGA‑tour professional and collegiate standout, she has lifted the program by 50+ spots in the national rankings since her arrival. Westrup Gaeta emphasizes scoring‑oriented play, short‑game discipline, and a high‑performance culture, positioning Missouri women’s golf as a rising force within the conference and a serious NCAA‑postseason‑level program.