The University of Virginia is a prestigious public university known for its beautiful historic campus, strong academics, and tight‑knit student community. Students often rave about the Lawn, Rotunda, and Lawn Rooming traditions, the collaborative spirit in classes, and the vibrant Corner with study spots, cafes, and late‑night walks around campus.

State

Virginia

Student Population

30,000

Acceptance Rate

15–17%

GPA Range

3.9-4.0

SAT Range

1450-1500

Common Majors

biology, economics, psychology, government (political science), business, computer science

“At UVA you quickly learn that the Honor System really runs the way you study, that the Corner is where you end up after midnight lectures, that Lawn Rooming is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime thing, and that the pressure can be intense but the community will always pull you back together.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $19,854; Out-of-state: $57,986

Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.92

Avg Women's Scores

74.18

Men's Team Notes

Cavaliers men posted 287.7 adjusted averages across 35 rounds, securing multiple top-5 finishes led by upperclassmen consistency on par-5s. Strong individual medals from Virginians fueled ACC contention; precise ball-striking shone amid Virginia's rolling layouts and coastal humidity.

Women's Team Notes

Cavalier women carded 296.7 team scores over 14 events, highlighted by top-3 finishes with sharp approach play from sophomore standouts. Veteran anchors balanced birdie runs; regional previews advanced postseason positioning on challenging Piedmont tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Bowen Sargent

Women's Coach

Ria Scott

Men's Email

bms5y@virginia.edu

Women's Email

riascott@virginia.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Bowen Sargent is the University of Virginia men’s head golf coach, leading the Cavaliers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He has guided the program through a sustained rise, culminating in UVA’s first ACC men’s golf championship in 2025‑26 after more than 70 years of competition. Sargent emphasizes a strong, competitive schedule, technical‑skill refinement, and a team‑driven culture, positioning Virginia as a consistent ACC‑level contender and NCAA‑regional‑caliber program.

Women's Coach Bio

Ria Scott is Virginia women’s head golf coach, directing the Cavaliers’ program in the Atlantic Coast Conference. A longtime collegiate‑golf leader, she has built a competitive, development‑focused environment that emphasizes scoring‑oriented play, strong fundamentals, and a disciplined practice routine. Under Scott, the Cavaliers remain competitive at the ACC‑championship level and aim for steady improvement toward NCAA‑postseason opportunities.