The Gulf South Conference competes in the NCAA Division II and fields seven men's and seven women's sports. The members represent a range of institution types from public universities to private universities with religious affiliations. The conference has gone through significant changes in recent years, and in 2012 Union University and Shorter University will join the GSC. The conference headquarters are in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Christian Brothers University
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Christian Brothers University has an impressive 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 14. The school is Catholic but open to all -- just 20% of students are Catholic.
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- School type: private Catholic university
- Enrollment: 1,828 (1,351 undergraduates)
- Team: Buccaneers
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Christian Brothers University profile.
Delta State University
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Delta State students come from nearly every state and 23 countries. Education, business, health fields, natural sciences and social sciences are all popular among undergraduates. Along with varsity sports, the university has 25 intramural sports.
- Location: Cleveland, Mississippi
- School type: public university
- Enrollment: 4,327 (2,948 undergraduates)
- Team: Statesmen (unofficially, the Fighting Okra)
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Delta State University profile.
Shorter University
Shorter has a strong Christian, Bible-centered identity that all employees must uphold. Business and education are the most popular undergraduate fields, and student life includes a small fraternity and sorority system.
- Location: Rome, Georgia
- School type: private Baptist university
- Enrollment: 1,555 (1,542 undergraduates)
- Team: Hawks
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Shorter University profile.
Union University
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Union defines itself through four core values: being excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people-focused and future-directed. Nursing is the most popular undergraduate major.
- Location: Jackson, Tennessee
- School type: private Baptist university
- Enrollment: 3,996 (2,810 undergraduate)
- Team: Bulldogs
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Union University profile.
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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UAH has many strong research initiatives and has partnerships with NASA, the U.S. Army, Pratt & Whitney, and other organizations. Business, engineering, and nursing are most popular among undergraduates.
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama
- School type: public university
- Enrollment: 7,614 (6,005 undergraduate)
- Team: Chargers
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the UAH profile.
University of North Alabama
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The UNA Lions live up to their name -- two African lions live on campus. Business, education, and nursing are all popular programs, and high achieving students should check out the Honors Program.
- Location: Florence, Alabama
- School type: public university
- Enrollment: 7,209 (6,161 undergraduate)
- Team: Lions
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of North Alabama profile.
University of West Alabama
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UWA has developed its online offerings in recent years, especially at the master's level. Among undergrads, business and education are the most popular. Student life includes a fraternity and sorority system.
- Location: Livingston, Alabama
- School type: public university
- Enrollment: 5,094 (1,915 undergraduate)
- Team: Tigers
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of West Alabama profile.
University of West Florida
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UWF has a large 1,600-acre campus with a lots trails, trees, and water. Students come from 48 states and 90 countries, and the university takes pride in the diversity of the student body.
- Location: Pensacola, Florida
- School type: public university
- Enrollment: 11,599 (9,565 undergraduate)
- Team: Argonauts
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of West Florida profile.
University of West Georgia
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Like many of the Gulf South Conference schools, UWG has popular pre-professional fields in nursing, education, and business. Student life is active and includes a sizable fraternity and sorority system.
- Location: Carrollton, Georgia
- School type: public university
- Enrollment: 11,283 (9,707 undergraduate)
- Team: Wolves
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of West Georgia profile.
Valdosta State University
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Valdosta's campus features some beautiful Georgian and Spanish Mission style architecture. The diverse student body comes from 46 states and 60 countries, although the majority are from Georgia.
- Location: Valdosta, Georgia
- School type: public university
- Enrollment: 12,898 (10,794 undergraduate)
- Team: Blazers
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Valdosta State University profile.
