Wichita State University (WSU) is a public research university in Wichita, Kansas, known for strong programs in business, engineering, aviation, and health‑related fields plus spirited Division I athletics. Students often rave about the 350+ campus events, 200+ clubs, Shockers game energy, and the Innovation Campus partnerships that give real‑world internship and project experience.

State

Kansas

Student Population

23,800

Acceptance Rate

72–95%

GPA Range

3.2–3.6

SAT Range

970–1250

Common Majors

business, engineering, biology and health‑related sciences

“Wichita State feels like a mid‑sized city campus where you can study in strong Shockers programs, join lots of clubs and D‑I games, and still be close to Wichita’s downtown and industry partnerships, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the 350‑plus campus events and hands‑on projects made them feel like part of the WSU family.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$9,684 / $19,869

Conference

American Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.8

Avg Women's Scores

74.6

Men's Team Notes

The Wichita State men's team battled tough conditions at the Wichita State University Golf Course during home invitationals, leaning on steady par-4 scoring to climb leaderboards. Key performers delivered under pressure at regional events like the Boilermaker Invitational, showcasing depth with balanced rounds and clutch birdies for consistent top finishes.

Women's Team Notes

Wichita State women shone at Payne Stewart Memorial and Red Rocks Invitational on Oak Creek Country Club, firing low team totals like 881 and 294 final rounds. Standouts including Magdalena Domine grabbed top-10s with even-par efforts, fueling multiple top-5 placings through resilient play and steady improvement across challenging layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Judd Easterling

Women's Coach

Tom McCurdy

Men's Email

jeasterling@goshockers.com

Women's Email

tmccurdy@goshockers.com

Men's Coach Bio

Judd Easterling is Wichita State men’s head golf coach, leading the Shockers in the American Athletic Conference. A former Shocker standout and four‑time all‑conference performer, he took over the program in 2019 after assistant and associate‑head‑coach roles. Easterling emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a competitive national schedule, helping rebuild a historically strong men’s‑golf program into a modern AAC‑championship contender and NCAA‑postseason‑caliber team.

Women's Coach Bio

Tom McCurdy is Wichita State women’s head golf coach, directing the Shockers in the American Athletic Conference. In his 19th season (2025–26), he has guided the program to multiple conference titles, 30+ top‑five tournament finishes, and individual‑conference‑championship‑level success. McCurdy focuses on fundamentals, short‑game work, and strong recruiting, steadily elevating WSU women’s golf into a nationally recognized AAC‑level program with consistent NCAA‑regional‑caliber potential.