The University of San Francisco (USF) is a private Jesuit university in the heart of San Francisco, California, known for its strong business, nursing, and social‑justice‑focused programs and its walkable urban campus. Students often rave about the small‑class feel, city‑center access to internships and culture, the diverse student body, and campus‑wide events that blend academics with community engagement.

State

California

Student Population

11,100

Acceptance Rate

61–62%

GPA Range

3.5–4.0

SAT Range

1210–1390

Common Majors

business, nursing, psychology, biology and health sciences

“USF feels like a small, supportive campus in a huge city where you get personal attention from professors and tons of internship options, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the Jesuit‑style community and service‑focused vibe made them feel at home despite the fast‑paced San Francisco environment.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$60,492

Conference

West Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.28

Avg Women's Scores

75.15

Men's Team Notes

Dons men averaged 289.1 across 21 rounds at USF Invitational (Olympic Club Lake Course) and West Coast Conference Championship (The Jewel Golf Club), earning top-7 finishes fueled by sharp irons and par-5 scoring from upperclassmen. Bay Area precision drove consistent contention.

Women's Team Notes

Dons women posted strong showings at USF Invitational (Olympic Club Lake Course) and Loyola Marymount Invitational (Claraloma Greens), with top-10 individual efforts highlighting precise approach play from freshmen. Birdie bursts on California coastal layouts advanced team positioning amid foggy challenges.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jack Kennedy

Women's Coach

Sara Doell

Men's Email

jckennedy@usfca.edu

Women's Email

sdoell@usfca.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jack Kennedy is University of San Francisco men’s head golf coach, leading the Dons in the West Coast Conference. He has guided the program through a strong, regionally‑based schedule that prepares the team for the WCC‑Championship and NCAA‑postseason‑caliber events. Kennedy emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and player development, helping build a competitive WCC‑level program anchored in the San Francisco‑Bay‑Area‑golf scene and USF’s campus‑connected practice environment.

Women's Coach Bio

Sara Doell is University of San Francisco women’s head golf coach, directing the Dons in the West Coast Conference. She leads a program that regularly competes in WCC‑Championship events and outside‑conference tournaments, building a culture focused on fundamentals, short‑game work, and academic excellence. Doell’s emphasis on disciplined practice and team‑chemistry development has helped position USF women’s golf as a consistent, competitive presence within the conference and a growing name in the WCC.