University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) is a public research university in St. Louis County, Missouri, founded in 1963 as the University of Missouri System's fourth campus. It offers bachelor's through doctoral programs across arts, business, education, nursing, and optometry on a 470-acre campus straddling Bellerive Acres and Normandy. Highlights include the only Missouri optometry school, R2 research status, and strong regional economic impact.

State

Missouri

Student Population

11,000

Acceptance Rate

58%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

1030-1240

Common Majors

Business, nursing, education, psychology, criminology

"UMSL's Triton spirit builds diverse community across our suburban St. Louis campuses. Off-campus, Forest Park trails and Gateway Arch adventures refresh; students love small classes, prof mentorship, D2 games, optometry programs, urban internships, and collaborative culture that launches regional leaders."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$13,440 (in-state), $33,432 (out-of-state)

Conference

Great Lakes Valley Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.74

Avg Women's Scores

75-77

Men's Team Notes

UMSL men’s golf posts team totals around 290–295 over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and frequent low‑round scores in the 60s. The Tritons are nationally ranked and competitive in multi‑round events, regularly contending for top‑10 finishes and showcasing strong depth.

Women's Team Notes

UMSL women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s per round, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team competes in multi‑round tournaments, highlighted by steady counting‑round efforts and solid finishes in Great American‑level intercollegiate events.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Troy Halterman

Women's Coach

Troy Halterman

Men's Email

haltermant@umsl.edu

Women's Email

haltermant@umsl.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Troy Halterman enters his 16th season as head men's golf coach at UMSL, leading the Tritons to national prominence including top finishes in GLVC tournaments and NCAA Regionals. His teams have reached the NCAA Division II Championships, with standout 2025 performances like first in GLVC stroke play. Halterman also oversees women's golf (10th year), emphasizing academic excellence with 187 All-GLVC honorees last year.

Women's Coach Bio

In his 10th year as head women's golf coach, Troy Halterman has guided UMSL Tritons to elite results, including GLVC stroke play titles and NCAA DII Championship berths in 2025. His dual-role leadership produced 68th national Directors' Cup ranking and school-record academic honors. Halterman's experienced staff supports consistent success in a competitive conference.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

UMSL men’s golf posts team totals around 290–295 over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and frequent low‑round scores in the 60s. The Tritons are nationally ranked and competitive in multi‑round events, regularly contending for top‑10 finishes and showcasing strong depth.

Women's Team Notes

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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