Competition is stiff for spots on rosters and scholarships at top university women golf programs. NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I schools offer six scholarships per school. Division II schools offer 5.4 scholarships.
Duke is one of the most dominant golf programs in the country for women. In fact, as of 2010, the Blue Devils have won five NCAA championships in golf. Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is considered by many to be academically the leading private university in the South. Tuition, fees, room and board and miscellaneous expenses totaled $55,465 for the 2010-2011 academic year.
The UCLA Bruins have consistently had one of the strongest women's golf programs in the country. The lady Bruins have won two NCAA championships and regularly boasts All-American players on their roster. UCLA is well known for it's strong athletic programs. UCLA is often regarded as one of the top public universities in the country. The total cost for attending UCLA for one year is $28,595 for in state residents. For out of state students, the cost is $51,474, as of the 2010-2011 academic year.
Located in Winter Park, Florida, Rollins College is a small private liberal arts college with an undergraduate enrollment of 1730 students, as of fall 2010. An NCAA Division II school, Rollins won its first national golf championship in 1948, and has won several more since. Over the last decade, Rollins has also turned out many professional golfers. The total cost for attending Rollins College is $53,905 for the 2010-2011 academic year.