Columbus State University is a public university in Columbus, Georgia, founded in 1958 as Columbus College in a renovated hosiery mill. It became a four-year institution in 1965 and a university in 1996. Highlights include the RiverPark Campus for arts, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Center, NCAA Division II Cougars athletics, and strong programs in nursing, business, and music.

State

Georgia

Student Population

6,500

Acceptance Rate

75%

GPA Range

2.9-3.5

SAT Range

970-1150

Common Majors

Nursing, business administration, criminal justice, psychology, music

"CSU's welcoming Cougar culture mixes military families and locals on our modern midtown campus near Fort Moore. Off-campus, Columbus RiverWalk and Atlanta trips excite; students love small classes, arts at RiverCenter, spirited games, and community events that make everyone feel connected."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$3,510 (in-state), $10,830 (out-of-state)

Conference

Peach Belt Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

77-82

Men's Team Notes

Columbus State men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and multiple low‑round scores in the 60s. The team consistently ranks near the top of its conference‑level events and shows strong depth and counting‑round consistency across the season.

Women's Team Notes

olumbus State women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s to low‑80s per round, with several players posting in the 60s and 70s and others in the high‑70s. The team regularly finishes in the upper half of multi‑round tournaments, highlighted by steady improvement and solid counting‑round performances.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Lee McCoy

Women's Coach

Kristin Culpepper

Men's Email

mccoy_terry1@columbusstate.edu

Women's Email

culpepper_kristin@columbusstate.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Lee McCoy leads Columbus State men's golf as Director of Golf, guiding Cougars through Peach Belt events like Copperhead Championship and Hurricane Invitational (2nd place 2025). Building on program's six NCAA DII national titles, McCoy's teams broke ground on $3.2M clubhouse (Jan 2026) to boost recruiting amid 35 NCAA appearances and consistent Southeast Regional contention.

Women's Coach Bio

Kristin Culpepper heads Columbus State women's golf, a two-time alumna leveraging program legacy of eight Peach Belt titles. With Director Lee McCoy and volunteer Kayla Bloor, Culpepper targets postseason through regional invitationals while supporting new $3.2M clubhouse for elite facilities. Her leadership sustains academic excellence (GPA 3.25+) and NCAA DII competitiveness.