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University of Southern California

The University of Southern California is a highly selective private research university in Los Angeles known for its strong academics, spirited “Trojan” culture, and deep ties to the entertainment and business worlds. Students often rave about the sunny campus, the energy of game days, the hands‑on internship opportunities in LA, and the close‑knit residential‑hall communities.

State

California

Student Population

47,000

Acceptance Rate

10–12%

GPA Range

3.8–4.0

SAT Range

1410–1560

Common Majors

business, computer science, management information systems

“Game days turning campus into a full‑on festival, how easy it is to walk into networking events that feel like real‑world prep, that the LA traffic and prices can be exhausting, and that the workload can blur days into nights, yet the Trojans‑only‑when‑you’re‑here vibe still makes it feel like you’re part of something hard to replicate anywhere else.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$68,237

Conference

Big Ten Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

70.92

Avg Women's Scores

71.45

Men's Team Notes

Trojans ranked No. 8 nationally with 283.68 team average across 40 rounds, securing 4 tournament wins including Pac-12 Championship. Multiple individual medals from Braden Shattuck and sub-270 team totals fueled consistent NCAA regional contention and top finishes.

Women's Team Notes

Women posted 285.8 team average with 5 wins led by Amari Avery's elite scoring, firing program-record 18-under at The Prestige. Dominant birdie production and depth across 13 events established top national ranking through postseason push.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Mark Hankins

Women's Coach

Justin Silverstein

Men's Email

mark.hankins@usc.edu

Women's Email

j.silverstein@usc.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Mark Hankins is USC men’s head golf coach, leading the Trojans into the Big Ten after a long history of success in the Pac‑12. A former assistant coach at Texas and a longtime collegiate‑level coach, Hankins brings a strong player‑development and recruiting background. He emphasizes team‑chemistry, tournament‑level preparation, and a competitive practice environment, aiming to keep USC men’s golf as a consistent national‑level contender.

Women's Coach Bio

Justin Silverstein is USC women’s head golf coach, entering his eighth season guiding the Women of Troy. Before becoming head coach, he served as an assistant on the 2013 NCAA‑champion women’s team and later as associate head coach of the men’s squad, giving him broad experience across both programs. Silverstein focuses on technical‑skill development, mental‑toughness, and a positive team culture to maintain USC’s reputation as a top‑tier national program.

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