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Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University is a large public university in the Atlanta metropolitan area known for its wide range of majors, growing research focus, and strong business, nursing, and education programs. Students often rave about the many student organizations, supportive faculty, modern campus facilities, and the easy access to internships and city life across the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.

State

Georgia

Student Population

48,000

Acceptance Rate

65–70%

GPA Range

3.3–3.6

SAT Range

1010–1210

Common Majors

psychology, business, nursing, biology, mechanical engineering

“My overall experience with Kennesaw State University has been very positive based on my visits to the campus. I found the campus to be clean, modern, and welcoming, with a comfortable environment that felt supportive for students.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $6,756; Out-of-state: $17,352

Conference

Conference USA

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.85

Avg Women's Scores

74.12

Men's Team Notes

Owls men posted 287.4 adjusted averages over 32 rounds at Pinetree Country Club and Highlands Course, securing top-6 finishes with par-5 dominance led by freshmen leaders. Precise irons and birdie surges fueled contention amid Georgia humidity on rolling Atlanta-area layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Owl women carded 296.5 team scores across 14 invitationals at Echelon Golf Club and Cherokee Valley, highlighted by top-8s with sharp short-game from upperclassmen. Clutch putting propelled regional positioning on challenging Southern tracks with firm greens.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Bryant Odom

Women's Coach

Ket Vanderpool

Men's Email

bodom10@kennesaw.edu

Women's Email

spreamch@kennesaw.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Bryant Odom is Kennesaw State men’s head golf coach, leading the Owls in Conference USA. He has built the program from its Division II roots into a national‑level team with multiple NCAA‑Regional appearances and a trip to the NCAA Championships in 2017. Odom emphasizes player‑development, a strong tournament schedule, and a disciplined practice culture that has kept Kennesaw State among the top CUSA programs and a serious NCAA‑postseason contender.

Women's Coach Bio

Ket Vanderpool is Kennesaw State women’s head golf coach, directing the Owls’ program in Conference USA. She oversees a rebuilding and development‑driven campaign, focusing on technical‑skill work, short‑game refinement, and a supportive team culture. Vanderpool emphasizes recruiting and long‑term roster‑depth growth, aiming to steadily raise the women’s program’s conference‑finish profile and build toward more consistent competitive seasons within the league.

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