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University of San Diego

The University of San Diego (USD) is a private Catholic research university on a hilltop campus overlooking Mission Bay in San Diego, known for its Spanish‑Renaissance architecture, tight‑knit community, and strong emphasis on ethics and leadership. Students often rave about the stunning views, small‑class sizes, living‑and‑learning communities, and easy access to beach culture and city life in San Diego.

State

California

Student Population

9,000

Acceptance Rate

60–65%

GPA Range

3.6–3.8

SAT Range

1150–1340

Common Majors

business, biology, psychology, communication, engineering, political science

“Walking down the Terrace lets you literally see the ocean between classes, how the small‑class size means you can actually get to know your professors, that the religious‑campus vibe can feel too strict for some, and that the workload can be heavy, yet the SoCal weather and close‑knit dorm life still make it feel like a comfortable bubble you don’t want to leave.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$61,340

Conference

West Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

70.3

Avg Women's Scores

73.8

Men's Team Notes

Toreros men fired consistent sub-71 averages over 23 rounds with 281.2 adjusted scoring, securing top finishes led by multiple sub-par openers and strong par-5 dominance. Sophomore leaders notched individual medals; impressive home invitationals and coastal contention built depth for postseason push amid firm, windy layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Torero women maintained mid-73 averages across West Coast Conference events, highlighted by top-10 finishes at San Diego State Classic with precise par-4 play and birdie opportunities from freshmen standouts. Veteran anchors provided balance; solid home showings and regional previews advanced national positioning and team momentum.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Evan Emerick

Women's Coach

Katie Lippe

Men's Email

eemerick@sandiego.edu

Women's Email

klippe@sandiego.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Evan Emerick is the University of San Diego men’s head golf coach, leading the Toreros in the West Coast Conference. Hired in 2024, he guided the program in his first season to its first NCAA‑National‑Championship appearance since 2021, building on USD’s streak of five straight NCAA‑Regional bids. Emerick emphasizes a strong, high‑expectation practice environment, scoring‑focused preparation, and team‑chemistry, positioning USD as one of the top mid‑major programs on the West Coast.

Women's Coach Bio

Katie Lippe is the University of San Diego women’s head golf coach, steering the Toreros as a competitive WCC program. With a background in collegiate‑level coaching and player development, she focuses on recruiting, technical‑skill refinement, and a supportive, competitive team culture. Under Lippe the program aims for steady improvement in conference finishes and a return toward consistent NCAA‑regional‑level seasons while balancing the academic–athletic experience.

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