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Wagner College is a small, private liberal arts college located on the North Shore of Staten Island, New York, known for its tight‑knit, residential campus, strong emphasis on experiential learning, and direct access to New York City for internships and jobs. Students often rave about the close student‑faculty relationships, the small‑class environment, the active campus life with more than 70 student organizations, and the scenic, wooded campus that feels both suburban and city‑adjacent.

State

New York

Student Population

1,950

Acceptance Rate

70–83%

GPA Range

3.2–3.7

SAT Range

1200–1250

Common Majors

liberal arts and social sciences, business, psychology

"I love Wagner’s small‑island‑campus feel, how easy it is to get close with professors while still being only minutes from New York City for internships and fun, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the limited on‑campus amenities, the sometimes‑quiet weekends, and the way the Staten Island vibe can feel a bit slow were all more noticeable once I stopped just visiting and started living there."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$52,000

Conference

Northeast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

77.1

Avg Women's Scores

81.5

Men's Team Notes

Seahawks posted 8th at Metropolitan Intercollegiate Championship on Montclair Golf Club (80.04 first-round average), with competitive +41 at other events. Steady par play amid Northeast winds fueled mid-pack finishes on challenging New York layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Wagner women competed at NEC invitationals on East Coast courses like those hosting regional matchups. Resilient team depth delivered consistent scoring through birdie opportunities and par saves despite firm greens and coastal breezes.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Frank Gargano

Women's Coach

Thomas Choi

Men's Email

frank.gargano@wagner.edu

Women's Email

thomas.choi@wagner.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Frank Gargano was hired as Wagner head men's golf coach for 2024-25, founder of Shot Shaver Golf on Staten Island with prior Director of Instruction role at Next Level Indoor Golf. SUNY Delhi business/golf development grad and three-year player, he previously served as first assistant pro at Richmond County Country Club, hosting tournaments from Wagner's Grymes Hill base.

Women's Coach Bio

Thomas Choi leads Wagner women's golf program, earning NEC Team GPA Award recognition (3.81 GPA in 2025). His Seahawks compete through NEC schedules emphasizing academic excellence alongside competitive finishes, supported by Director of Golf Operations D. Kaplan from Staten Island facilities.

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