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Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a highly selective private research university in Nashville known for small‑class, liberal‑arts–style teaching, strong career outcomes, and a tight‑knit “Commodore” community. Students often rave about the beautiful campus, the engaged professors, the strong internship and study‑abroad networks, and the balance of a smaller‑school feel with big‑city Nashville access.

State

Tennessee

Student Population

14,700

Acceptance Rate

4.7–5.1%

GPA Range

3.8–3.9

SAT Range

1460–1540

Common Majors

economics, neuroscience, psychology, political science, business, mechanical engineering

“The way Ice‑Cream Crisis can feel like the entire campus crammed into one spot, how the library lights stay on late during finals, that some classes move so fast they blur together, and that the small size somehow still makes it easy to feel both known and anonymous at the same time.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$65,008

Conference

Southeastern Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.92

Avg Women's Scores

72.34

Men's Team Notes

Commodores fired low rounds like 271 at Tavistock Collegiate to lead events, with standout 63s from Wells Williams tying program records. Multiple top-5 finishes and All-Region honors for Van Paris/Williams highlighted consistent depth across invitationals.

Women's Team Notes

Dores set records with 14-under team rounds at The Ally and Lynn Lim's 9-under 63 at Clemson, leading birdie stats. Tied second at Puerto Rico Classic via final-round charge; Rudisill's 64 anchored top contention throughout schedule.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Scott Limbaugh

Women's Coach

Greg Allen

Men's Email

scott.limbaugh@vanderbilt.edu

Women's Email

greg.allen@vanderbilt.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Scott Limbaugh is Vanderbilt’s men’s head golf coach, leading the Commodores to multiple SEC championships and a national title at the individual‑NCAA level. Since taking over in 2012, he has guided the team to 11 consecutive NCAA Championships appearances and developed numerous All‑Americans and PGA‑Tour professionals. A four‑time SEC Coach of the Year and former national coach‑of‑the‑year winner, Limbaugh is known for building a disciplined, high‑expectation program.

Women's Coach Bio

Greg Allen is Vanderbilt women’s head golf coach and one of the most respected figures in collegiate women’s golf. In more than a decade leading the Commodores, he has directed the team to 12 postseason appearances and five straight NCAA Championships from 2010–14. Allen emphasizes player development, recruiting, and mental toughness, helping Vanderbilt become a consistent national‑level program that regularly competes in NCAA Regionals and Championships.

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