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Georgia State University

Georgia State University (GSU) is a large public research university in the heart of Atlanta, known for its strong business, health‑sciences, and communications programs plus a vibrant, diverse downtown campus life. Students often rave about the city‑center location, easy access to internships, many clubs and events, and the chance to balance urban‑Atlanta energy with supportive academic resources and study‑abroad opportunities.

State

Georgia

Student Population

50,000

Acceptance Rate

55–67%

GPA Range

3.06–3.38

SAT Range

1060–1250

Common Majors

business, psychology, computer science, biology, liberal arts/humanities

“Georgia State feels like a fast‑paced, diverse city campus where you can study in strong professional programs and still be part of an energetic Panther community, and many students say they were surprised by how welcoming and supportive the resources and student‑life events feel despite the huge size.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $8,664; Out-of-state: $24,840

Conference

Sun Belt Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.95

Avg Women's Scores

75.02

Men's Team Notes

Panthers men averaged 291.8 over 27 rounds at AutoTrader Collegiate Classic (Boulevard at River Landing GC) and GSU Invitational (Eagle's Landing Country Club), posting top-10 finishes with par-5 birdie strength from upperclassmen. Sharp irons fueled Atlanta-area contention.

Women's Team Notes

Panther women carded 300.61 averages across 18 rounds at Ka’anapali Collegiate Classic (Ka’anapali Golf Courses) and Pirate Collegiate Classic (Wannamoisett Country Club), highlighted by top-6 placements via freshmen precision approaches. Birdie runs advanced positioning on Hawaiian and coastal layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Evan Smith

Women's Coach

Brooks Thomas

Men's Email

esmith276@gsu.edu

Women's Email

bthomas148@gsu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Evan Smith is Georgia State men’s head golf coach, leading the Panthers in the Sun Belt Conference. He oversees a program that competes in a strong, conference‑heavy schedule aimed at the Sun Belt Championship and NCAA‑regional‑type competition. Smith emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a disciplined practice environment, helping build a competitive Sun Belt‑level program that consistently develops players capable of strong individual‑scoring averages and conference‑title contention.

Women's Coach Bio

Brooks Thomas is Georgia State women’s head golf coach, directing the Panthers in the Sun Belt Conference. Named to the role in 2025, he arrives after two seasons at Kennesaw State, where he helped the Owls win their first ASUN Championship in four years and set program‑best scoring totals. Thomas focuses on fundamentals, short‑game work, and a high‑academic, player‑growth culture aimed at steadily improving Georgia State women’s national‑ranking and conference‑results profile.

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