Assumption University is a private Catholic liberal arts university in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded in 1904 by the Augustinians. Key highlights include its Foundations Program blending faith and reason, 37 majors like business and nursing, a supportive 12:1 student-faculty ratio, NCAA Division II athletics, and a serene 185-acre campus.

State

Massachusetts

Student Population

2,000

Acceptance Rate

87%

GPA Range

3.3-3.8

SAT Range

1120-1280

Common Majors

Business, nursing, psychology, education, biology

"Assumption's beautiful 185-acre campus with its duck pond feels like home amid Worcester's vibe. Off-campus, city internships and Boston trips excite; students rave about tight-knit community, caring profs, faith events, and spirited Greyhound games."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$45,900

Conference

Northeast-10 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75-77

Avg Women's Scores

75-80

Men's Team Notes

Assumption men’s golf competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Northeast‑10, consistently posting team totals in the low‑800s over three‑round events and carding frequently in the mid‑70s per player. The Greyhounds regularly place inside the top third of competitive fields and have advanced to NCAA‑level postseason events.

Women's Team Notes

Assumption women’s golf is a strong contender in the Northeast‑10, often finishing in the top half of multi‑round tournaments and projected among the top teams at the conference championship. The team blends solid mid‑70s scoring with several low‑round individual efforts that keep the Greyhounds near the top of regional‑level leaderboards.

Coaches

Men's Coach

John O'Hara

Women's Coach

Bailey Loughlin

Men's Email

j.ohara@assumption.edu

Women's Email

ba.loughlin@assumption.edu

Men's Coach Bio

John O'Hara leads Assumption men's golf, guiding the Greyhounds to eight straight NCAA Atlantic/East Regionals, including 2025 qualification as East #7 seed. Competing in NE10 Championships and invitationals like Penmen Classic, O'Hara builds consistent performers at venues such as Beaver Meadow GC. His program emphasizes regional dominance and postseason contention through disciplined preparation and player development.

Women's Coach Bio

Bailey Loughlin heads Assumption women's golf in the NE10, focusing on competitive scheduling and athlete recruitment. Loughlin manages program operations, budget, practices, and NCAA compliance while promoting retention and fundraising. Her leadership targets postseason qualification, leveraging Worcester-area facilities and Northeast talent pipelines to elevate Greyhound performance in Division II competition.