Saint Anselm College is a private Benedictine liberal arts college in Manchester, New Hampshire, founded in 1889 by monks from St. Mary's Abbey. The third oldest Catholic college in New England, it emphasizes intellectual inquiry, ethical leadership, and faith on a scenic 400-acre suburban campus. Highlights include NCAA Division II Hawks athletics, daily Mass, strong humanities programs, and alumni success in public service.

State

New Hampshire

Student Population

2,094

Acceptance Rate

82%

GPA Range

3.3-3.8

SAT Range

1080-1260

Common Majors

Politics, business, nursing, history, criminal justice

"Saint Anselm's Hawk brotherhood builds deep Catholic community on our peaceful New Hampshire campus. Off-campus, Boston trips and White Mountains skiing refresh; students cherish Socratic seminars, monk wisdom, D2 games, philosophy walks, service retreats, and timeless culture that forges principled leaders."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

42,810

Conference

Northeast-10 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

75-78

Men's Team Notes

Saint Anselm men’s golf posts team totals around 292 over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The Hawks are competitive in the Northeast, regularly finishing in the upper half of multi‑round events and showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

Saint Anselm women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s to high‑70s per round, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team contends in multi‑round tournaments, highlighted by steady counting‑round efforts and strong finishes in New England‑level fields

Coaches

Men's Coach

Shaun Bishop

Women's Coach

Tara Watt

Men's Email

shbishop@anselm.edu

Women's Email

tawatt@anselm.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Shaun Bishop leads Saint Anselm men's golf since January 2020, guiding Hawks to three NCAA Atlantic/East Regionals in four years including 2025 selection (10th seed at Gannon's Whispering Woods). Class-A PGA member and Methodist University alum, he earned recent postseason bids through NE10 schedules from Manchester, NH base.

Women's Coach Bio

Tara Watt heads Saint Anselm women's golf within NE10 competition, directing Hawks program from Manchester campus (phone: 603-641-7800). Supported by volunteer assistant Lauren Belcastro, she develops roster through Northeast invitationals emphasizing NCAA DII regional contention and student-athlete growth.