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The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is a large public research university in Arlington, Texas, in the Dallas‑Fort Worth metro, known for strong programs in nursing, business, computer science, engineering, and communications plus a diverse, commuter‑heavy campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the career‑focused environment, many clubs and organizations, location‑driven internships, and the chance to live affordably while still being close to a major urban job market.

State

Texas

Student Population

41,600

Acceptance Rate

79–81%

GPA Range

3.06–3.45

SAT Range

1040–1250

Common Majors

nursing, business administration, computer science, engineering

“UT Arlington feels like a big, diverse campus in the DFW area where you can study in strong business and tech programs, join lots of clubs and UT Arlington events, and still be close to internship‑rich city life, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the 420‑acre campus and 100‑plus organizations made them feel professionally active yet connected.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$11,727 / $29,299

Conference

Western Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.9

Avg Women's Scores

75.5

Men's Team Notes

UTA men tied for 14th at All-American Intercollegiate on The Golf Club of Houston, led by Arth Sinha's third-place 220 (+4) with back-to-back 71s. Steady par-5 scoring fueled top-30s at Indy at Arlington on The University Club at Arlington through birdie bursts amid Texas winds.

Women's Team Notes

Mavericks women posted 293.75 season average at Lady Red Wolves Classic on Centennial Farms Golf Club, setting program records with Madigan Murray's record 66 (-6). Resilient play drove 55.6% cuts made at Jayhawk Invitational on Alvamar Golf Course via dominant par-3 scoring across regional fields.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Logan Goulding

Women's Coach

Catherine Matranga

Men's Email

logan.goulding@uta.edu

Women's Email

catherine.matranga@uta.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Logan Goulding serves as head men's golf coach at UT Arlington, guiding the Mavericks through WAC tournaments like the El Macero Classic. With assistant Zach Cole, he focuses on regional competition in Texas and beyond, building toward conference championships and NCAA regional bids in Arlington's athletic tradition.

Women's Coach Bio

Catherine Matranga directs UT Arlington's women's golf since 2017, posting solid finishes like the Veritex Bank Collegiate and gearing for WAC Championships at Wigwam Golf Course. Supported by assistants Jordan Karrh and Zach Cole, she emphasizes player growth in Southwest events toward postseason success.

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