Valdosta State University (VSU) is a public comprehensive university in Valdosta, Georgia, serving South Georgia with 200+ programs from associate to doctoral degrees across seven colleges. Students rave about small class sizes (20:1 ratio), championship athletics (10 national titles), diverse campus events, hands-on research, and strong regional impact.

State

Georgia

Student Population

5,427

Acceptance Rate

83%

GPA Range

3.0-3.5

SAT Range

980-1150

Common Majors

Business, Psychology, Nursing, Education, Biology.

"VSU's welcoming Blazer community thrives in sunny South Georgia—supportive profs, tailgates, Greek life buzz. Love campus concerts, river tubing nearby, Valdosta's festivals, beaches an hour away, and affordable fun that feels like home!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$4,371

Conference

Gulf South Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.5-73.3

Avg Women's Scores

77-79

Men's Team Notes

Valdosta State men’s golf averaged about 290–293 per 18‑hole team round, or roughly 72–73 per player, in multi‑round events. The Blazers turned in several rounds in the 70s and 80s, with occasional sub‑par scores, and showed solid four‑man balance in competitive regional‑level tournaments.

Women's Team Notes

Valdosta State women’s golf averaged about 77–79 per player per round, with counting‑rounds clustered in the 70s and 80s. The team posted competitive multi‑round totals, remained active in regional‑level events, and improved low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jared Purvis

Women's Coach

Jared Purvis

Men's Email

jpurvis@valdosta.edu

Women's Email

jpurvis@valdosta.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jared Purvis begins his 24th season as head men's golf coach at Valdosta State, consistently placing the Blazers among NCAA DII national leaders with Gulf South Conference contention. Named to the 2018 NCAA DII Men's Golf Committee, he served through 2022 while producing top regional finishes like T-6th at Griffin Invitational from Valdosta, Georgia base with assistants Jayce Barber and Trey Schneider.

Women's Coach Bio

In his 24th year directing Valdosta State women's golf, Jared Purvis applies his extensive experience to Gulf South competition alongside the men's program. With a track record of national contention and NCAA committee service (2018-22), he guides Blazers through key events from Kinderlou Forest home course, supported by staff for sustained Southeast Region excellence.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"VSU's welcoming Blazer community thrives in sunny South Georgia—supportive profs, tailgates, Greek life buzz. Love campus concerts, river tubing nearby, Valdosta's festivals, beaches an hour away, and affordable fun that feels like home!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Valdosta State women’s golf averaged about 77–79 per player per round, with counting‑rounds clustered in the 70s and 80s. The team posted competitive multi‑round totals, remained active in regional‑level events, and improved low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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