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Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University (UVU) is a public university in Orem, Utah, known for strong programs in business, computer science, nursing, criminal justice, and the liberal arts plus a highly accessible, commuter‑heavy campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the 100% admission rate, many clubs and organizations, scenic Wasatch‑Front setting, flexible scheduling, and the chance to work or intern while attending a large, student‑focused campus.

State

Utah

Student Population

46,800

Acceptance Rate

100%

GPA Range

3.1–3.7

SAT Range

950–1200

Common Majors

business administration, computer science, criminal justice and safety studies

“Utah Valley feels like a flexible, fast‑growing campus where you can study in strong business and tech programs, join lots of clubs and Wolverine games, and still live affordably around the Wasatch front, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the 100‑percent admission and 100‑plus organizations made the huge commuter‑heavy school feel like a real community.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$6,270 / $17,830

Conference

Western Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.5

Avg Women's Scores

76

Men's Team Notes

Utah Valley men opened at Palouse Collegiate on Palouse Ridge Golf Club and tied for first at Utah Shootout on Sunbrook Golf Course. Steady play fueled top finishes at Loyola Intercollegiate on Palm Valley Golf Club through birdie runs on par-5s amid desert winds and WAC Championship tests.

Women's Team Notes

Wolverines women averaged 304.1 adjusted at Hobble Creek Fall Classic on Hobble Creek Golf Course and tied 6th at Wigwam Preview on Wigwam Golf Club's Gold Course. Resilient scoring drove cuts made at West Texas Classic on Abilene Country Club via consistent low-70s rounds across challenging fields.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Chris Curran

Women's Coach

Juli Erekson

Men's Email

chris.curran@uvu.edu

Women's Email

juli.erekson@uvu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Chris Curran heads Utah Valley men's golf, announcing the 2024-25 schedule with 11 events including Palouse Collegiate, Ram Masters, and WAC Championship at Chaparral Pines. His leadership features cross-country trips from Washington to Hawaii, building toward spring peaks like Gaucho Invitational and Cowboy Classic for NCAA contention in Orem.

Women's Coach Bio

Juli Erekson serves as head women's golf coach at Utah Valley University, supported by assistant Kimshil Pinegar. A former BYU Cougar honored as Freshman of the Year who reached NCAA Championships, she now drives Wolverine recruiting and development in WAC competition ahead of Big West transition.

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