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University of South Florida

The University of South Florida is a large public research university in Tampa known for its strong STEM and health programs, active campus life, and affordable tuition. Students often rave about the modern campus, the many student organizations and school spirit, and the easy access to internships and city life in the Tampa Bay area.

State

Florida

Student Population

48,000

Acceptance Rate

43–44%

GPA Range

3.6–3.8

SAT Range

1240–1370

Common Majors

health service preparatory studies, psychology, biomedical sciences, nursing, finance, business

“Friday‑night football games turning the campus into one big tailgate, how easy it is to get into research or hospital‑based programs, that the workload can feel overwhelming when classes stack, and that the commuter‑heavy vibe can make it hard to feel connected at first, yet the supportive faculty and fast‑paced city‑life mix still make it feel like a place built to launch you into the real world.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $6,410; Out-of-state: $17,324

Conference

American Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.2

Avg Women's Scores

75.1

Men's Team Notes

Bulls men posted steady mid-73 team averages across AAC invitationals, securing top-10 finishes with strong par-5 scoring led by consistent upperclassmen. Multiple individual top-20s highlighted depth; solid home performances and regional contention built momentum through fall-spring schedule amid humid Florida layouts and windy conditions.

Women's Team Notes

Bulls women maintained low-75 averages over 12 events, highlighted by top-8 finishes at key tournaments with sharp par-4 accuracy and birdie opportunities from sophomore leaders. Freshmen contributors added balance; impressive showings at home invitationals and conference previews advanced postseason positioning and national relevance.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Steve Bradley

Women's Coach

AJ Newell

Men's Email

bradleys1@usf.edu

Women's Email

ajnewell@usf.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Steve Bradley is the University of South Florida men’s head golf coach, leading the Bulls in the American Athletic Conference. In his tenure he has guided the program to multiple AAC titles, nine straight NCAA‑Regional appearances, and a program‑best fifth‑place national finish in 2015. Bradley is the most successful coach in USF‑golf history, with numerous tournament wins and All‑America honorees, emphasizing a high‑intensity, tournament‑ready culture.

Women's Coach Bio

AJ Newell is the University of South Florida women’s head golf coach, hired in 2024 after a successful assistant stint at Michigan and a professional career on the LPGA and Symetra Tours. A former All‑American player at Tennessee, Newell brings a strong recruiting and player‑development background. At USF she focuses on building a competitive, professional‑style program that challenges for AAC titles and NCAA‑regional‑level seasons.

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