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University of Richmond

The University of Richmond is a small, highly selective private liberal arts university in the suburbs of Richmond, Virginia, known for its strong business, leadership‑studies, and social‑science programs plus a residential, close‑knit campus. Students often rave about the small‑class, discussion‑driven courses, the vibrant Greek‑life and campus‑event scene, and the safe, walkable campus‑neighborhood setting with easy access to Richmond’s city life.

State

Virginia

Student Population

3,900

Acceptance Rate

22–25%

GPA Range

3.6–4.0

SAT Range

1320–1480

Common Majors

business, psychology, political science, leadership studies, economics

“University of Richmond feels like a tight‑knit liberal‑arts campus where you get personal attention in class and a lively social scene with lots of clubs and events, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the residential setup and Greek‑life‑connected activities made them feel part of a real community.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$62,600

Conference

Atlantic 10 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.25

Avg Women's Scores

75.01

Men's Team Notes

Spiders men set program record at 34-under par to finish 2nd at A-10 Championship, winning Metropolis Intercollegiate and matching third-lowest team round ever at 12-under on home layouts. Carson Baez's 17-under medalist anchored three tournament wins matching 2000-01 season.

Women's Team Notes

Spider women posted 300.1 adjusted average over 12 rounds with 1 win and national #156 ranking at events like Nittany Lion Invitational. Steady par-3/4 play across Atlantic 10 schedule advanced postseason positioning on challenging East Coast tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Adam Decker

Women's Coach

Calle Barlow

Men's Email

adecker@richmond.edu

Women's Email

cnielson@richmond.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Adam Decker is University of Richmond men’s head golf coach, leading the Spiders in the Atlantic 10 Conference. He has guided the program through a strong, competitive national schedule that prepares the team for A‑10‑championship‑level play and postseason‑caliber events. Decker emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a disciplined practice environment, helping build a consistent, competitive identity for Richmond men’s golf within the conference and beyond.

Women's Coach Bio

Calle Barlow (née Calle Nielson) is Richmond women’s head golf coach, directing the Spiders in the Atlantic 10 after a successful tenure in the Patriot League. Named to the role in 2019, she has led the program to multiple conference titles, including the A‑10’s inaugural women’s‑golf championship, and strong NCAA‑level finishes. Barlow focuses on fundamentals, short‑game work, and a high‑academic, team‑driven culture that has made Richmond women’s golf a conference‑power and postseason‑regular.

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