Xavier University is a private Catholic Jesuit university in Cincinnati, Ohio, known for its close‑knit campus, strong business and nursing programs, and values‑driven education. Students often rave about the small class sizes, the friendly, supportive community, the many student organizations and campus events, and the easy access to internships and city life in the Ohio River‑valley setting.

State

Ohio

Student Population

6,000

Acceptance Rate

75–85%

GPA Range

3.2–3.5

SAT Range

1070–1280

Common Majors

nursing, business administration, psychology, biology, political science

“I enjoy attending Xavier University; there is something for everyone to know, explore, and love. The campus is beautiful and vibrant with many activities and events to enjoy.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$48,126

Conference

Big East Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.58

Avg Women's Scores

73.68

Men's Team Notes

Musketeers men posted 286.3 adjusted averages over 33 rounds at Keene Trace Collegiate (Keene Trace Golf Club) and Seahawk Intercollegiate (Country Club of Landfall), securing top-5 finishes with strong par-5 scoring. Depth fueled contention amid challenging Kentucky and North Carolina layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Musketeer women carded 294.7 averages across 29 rounds at Boilermaker Classic (Brick Boilermaker Golf Complex) and Lady Paladin Invitational (Furman University Golf Club), earning 2 wins and 5 top-3s. Balanced birdie runs advanced positioning on Midwest and Southern tracks.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Brian Arlinghaus

Women's Coach

Stephanie Young

Men's Email

arlinghausb2@xavier.edu

Women's Email

youngs31@xavier.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Brian Arlinghaus is Xavier University men’s head golf coach, entering his fifth season (2025–26) at the helm of the Musketeers in the Big East. He previously led Wright State and Miami‑Hamilton, bringing strong recruiting and tournament‑planning experience to Xavier. Arlinghaus has already guided two Musketeers to All‑Big East honors in 2024–25, emphasizing a disciplined, score‑focused culture that is steadily elevating the program’s standing in the conference.

Women's Coach Bio

Stephanie Young is Xavier women’s head golf coach, taking over the Musketeers in July 2025 after more than 20 years of collegiate‑golf coaching. She brings extensive experience as a head‑ and assistant‑level coach, with a focus on technical‑skill development, short‑game proficiency, and team‑driven growth. Young aims to reshape the program culture and raise its conference‑level finish profile within the Big East while building a women’s golf identity that supports both academic and competitive excellence.