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Best Women's Golf colleges in Illinois

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Overview

Women's Golf colleges in Illinois

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

Programs
49
Coaches recruiting
48
  • 9Division I
  • 6Division II
  • 15Division III
  • 7NAIA
  • 11Junior college

Illinois has 49 colleges with Women's Golf programs. Of those, 9 compete in NCAA Division I, 6 in NCAA Division II, 15 in NCAA Division III, 7 in the NAIA, 11 at the junior college level and 1 in other associations. The most popular programs are Northwestern University, Illinois State University and Northern Illinois University. Their head coaches are Emily Fletcher at Northwestern University, Jackie Szymoniak at Illinois State University and Kim Kester at Northern Illinois University. 8 schools compete in the Region 4, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceLewis and Clark Community College · $2,781Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveNorthwestern University · 8%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Illinois, Chicago · 33,906Undergraduate students
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Every Women's Golf program in Illinois

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Division I · 9

Northwestern University logoNorthwestern UniversityEvanston · Big Ten · Coach Emily FletcherIllinois State University logoIllinois State UniversityNormal · Missouri Valley · Coach Jackie SzymoniakNorthern Illinois University logoNorthern Illinois UniversityDekalb · Mid-American · Coach Kim KesterLoyola University Chicago logoLoyola University ChicagoChicago · Atlantic 10 · Coach Brandy Johnston

Division II · 6

McKendree University logoMcKendree UniversityLebanon · Great Lakes ValleyUniversity of Illinois Springfield logoUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Josh EdisonLewis University logoLewis UniversityRomeoville · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Greg BareselQuincy University logoQuincy UniversityQuincy · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Jon Roberson

Division III · 15

North Central College logoNorth Central CollegeNaperville · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Rachel GrayAugustana College logoAugustana CollegeRock Island · College Conference of Illinois and WisconsinWheaton College logoWheaton CollegeWheaton · College Conference of Illinois and WisconsinAurora University logoAurora UniversityAurora · Northern Athletics Collegiate

NAIA · 7

Olivet Nazarene University logoOlivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais · Chicagoland Collegiate AthleticGovernors State University logoGovernors State UniversityUniversity Park · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Fred HawkinsUniversity of Saint Francis logoUniversity of Saint FrancisJoliet · Coach Matt EberUniversity of St Francis logoUniversity of St FrancisJoliet · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic

Junior college · 11

Highland Community College logoHighland Community CollegeFreeport · Region 24 · Coach Javier JazoLewis and Clark Community College logoLewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey · Region 24College of DuPage logoCollege of DuPageGlen Ellyn · Region 4 · Coach Jason HyattJohn A Logan College logoJohn A Logan CollegeCarterville · Region 4

Other associations · 1

Southeastern Illinois College logoSoutheastern Illinois CollegeHarrisburg · Region 24
Questions

Questions about Women's Golf colleges in Illinois

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Illinois have Women's Golf?

49 colleges in Illinois have Women's Golf programs: 9 Division I, 6 Division II, 15 Division III, 7 NAIA and 11 Junior college.

Which colleges in Illinois have D1 Women's Golf?

9 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division I Women's Golf: Bradley University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, Loyola University Chicago, Northern Illinois University, Northwestern University, University of Illinois, Chicago and 1 more.

Which colleges in Illinois have D2 Women's Golf?

6 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division II Women's Golf: Lewis University, McKendree University, Quincy University, Roosevelt University, University of Illinois Springfield and University of Illinois, Springfield.

Which colleges in Illinois have D3 Women's Golf?

15 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III Women's Golf: Augustana College, Aurora University, Benedictine University, Blackburn College, Elmhurst University, Greenville University, Illinois College, Illinois Wesleyan University and 7 more.

Which colleges in Illinois have NAIA Women's Golf?

7 colleges in Illinois compete in NAIA Women's Golf: Governors State University, Judson University, Olivet Nazarene University, Trinity Christian College, University of Saint Francis, University of St Francis and Xavier University.

Which colleges in Illinois have JUCO Women's Golf?

11 colleges in Illinois compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Golf: Carl Sandburg College, College of DuPage, Danville Area Community College, Highland Community College, John A Logan College, Joliet Junior College, Kishwaukee College, Lewis and Clark Community College and 3 more.

What is the most affordable college in Illinois with Women's Golf?

Lewis and Clark Community College has the lowest average net price at $2,781 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Golf programs in Illinois compete in?

The Region 4 has the most Women's Golf programs in Illinois.

Who are the Women's Golf head coaches in Illinois?

Emily Fletcher (Northwestern University), Jackie Szymoniak (Illinois State University), Kim Kester (Northern Illinois University), Brandy Johnston (Loyola University Chicago), Craig Toler (Eastern Illinois University), Kara Blair (Bradley University), Angela Rayhill (University of Illinois, Chicago) and Josh Edison (University of Illinois Springfield).

How do I contact Women's Golf coaches in Illinois?

There are 48 coaches recruiting Women's Golf in Illinois. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Women's Golf colleges by division in Illinois

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Women's Golf colleges in Illinois

9 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Women's Golf colleges in Illinois

6 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Women's Golf colleges in Illinois

15 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 15 D3 Women's Golf colleges in Illinois

NAIA Women's Golf colleges in Illinois

7 schools in Illinois compete in NAIA.

JUCO Women's Golf colleges in Illinois

11 schools in Illinois compete in NJCAA junior college.