Chestnut Hill College is a private Catholic college in Philadelphia's scenic Chestnut Hill neighborhood, founded in 1924 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. It offers liberal arts education with strong programs in human services, business, criminal justice, psychology, and education on a beautiful 75-acre campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

State

Pennsylvania

Student Population

972

Acceptance Rate

79%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

1000-1200

Common Majors

Human services, business, criminal justice, psychology, education

"CHC's family-like Catholic culture welcomes everyone on our Hogwarts-esque campus with stunning architecture and green spaces. Philly's shops and events are minutes away; students love small classes, caring profs, Griffin games, service projects, and bonds that make you feel truly at home."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$39,400

Conference

Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75-76

Avg Women's Scores

79-81

Men's Team Notes

Chestnut Hill men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑220s over 54 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and low‑70s in strong multi‑round events. The Griffins regularly place inside the top half of fields, combining steady scoring with improving depth and consistent counting‑round performances.

Women's Team Notes

Chestnut Hill women’s golf typically scores in the low‑800s over three‑round events, with players frequently posting in the mid‑70s to low‑80s. The team has shown solid competitiveness in regional tournaments, earning several top‑half finishes and developing a deeper lineup of counting‑round contributors.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Michael McCarraher

Women's Coach

Michael McCarraher

Men's Email

McCarraherM@chc.edu

Women's Email

McCarraherM@chc.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Michael McCarraher serves as Chestnut Hill College head golf coach since August 2023, a certified PGA Professional with nearly a decade of experience including Union League Golf Club at Torresdale. He leads Griffins through CACC Championships at White Clay Creek CC and invitationals like Battlefield Classic (6th place 2025). McCarraher builds program competitiveness targeting Atlantic East Regionals.

Women's Coach Bio

Michael McCarraher heads Chestnut Hill women's golf alongside men's program in CACC competition, leveraging PGA credentials for unified coaching approach. Supported by assistant Joe Orsino, McCarraher develops Griffins through regional schedules emphasizing scoring consistency at venues like The Links at Gettysburg. His leadership positions teams for conference contention and postseason qualification.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"CHC's family-like Catholic culture welcomes everyone on our Hogwarts-esque campus with stunning architecture and green spaces. Philly's shops and events are minutes away; students love small classes, caring profs, Griffin games, service projects, and bonds that make you feel truly at home."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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