Westminster University (Utah) is a private liberal arts university in Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood, founded in 1875 as Salt Lake Collegiate Institute. Now non-denominational, it offers 50+ undergraduate and 13 graduate programs across arts, sciences, business, education, and nursing on a 27-acre urban campus. Highlights include small classes (avg. 17 students), proximity to Wasatch Mountains, NCAA athletics, and wellness focus.

State

Utah

Student Population

2,300

Acceptance Rate

69%

GPA Range

3.3-3.8

SAT Range

1100-1280

Common Majors

Nursing, business, biology, education, psychology

"Westminster's Griffins create collaborative community on our vibrant SLC campus. Off-campus, Wasatch hikes and downtown eats refresh; students love tiny classes, prof mentorship, ski club, research opps, business programs, mountain access, and personalized culture launching us into Utah careers."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$22,490

Conference

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

75-77

Men's Team Notes

Westminster men’s golf averaged about 295 per 18‑hole team round, or roughly 74 per player, in multi‑round events. The team showed solid four‑man balance with several rounds in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s, regularly contending in fields.

Women's Team Notes

Westminster women’s golf averaged about 75–77 per player per round, posting team totals in the low‑300s per 18 holes. The squad turned in steady counting‑rounds in the 70s and 80s, remaining competitive in tournaments and improving low‑round performance across the season

Coaches

Men's Coach

Alec Williams

Women's Coach

Denise Larson

Men's Email

awilliams1@westminsteru.edu

Women's Email

dlarson@westminsteru.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Alec Williams coaches Westminster University men's golf as assistant under Director Denise Larson in the RMAC. The Griffins compete in events like SMU Bishop Invitational and RMAC Championships, setting program records with top-3 finishes. Williams supports development from Salt Lake City base, targeting NCAA DII West Region qualification through strong Utah/California recruiting.

Women's Coach Bio

Denise Larson, Director of Golf since 2023, leads Westminster women's team to success including program highlights at PAC events (prior affiliation). A Sacramento State alum (Big Sky All-Conference) and former UVU D1 startup coach, she built St. Francis HS championships. Larson emphasizes classroom/practice balance for RMAC contention and NCAA postseason bids.