The Gulf South Conference: Learn About the 10 Members

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

Christian Brothers University. Nienaberm / Wikimedia Commons

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: 2,138 (1,684 undergraduates)
Team: Buccaneers
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Christian Brothers University profile.

Delta State University

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: 3,584 (2,763 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: 1,507 (1,419 undergraduates)
Team: Hawks
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Shorter University profile.

Union University

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: 3,466 (2,286 undergraduate)
Team: Bulldogs
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Union University profile.

University of Alabama in Huntsville

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: 8,468 (6,507 undergraduate)
Team: Chargers
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the UAH profile.

University of North Alabama

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: 7,333 (6,254 undergraduate)
Team: Lions
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of North Alabama profile.

University of West Alabama

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: 3,986 (1,978 undergraduate)
Team: Tigers
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of West Alabama profile.

University of West Florida

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: 12,966 (10,078 undergraduate)
Team: Argonauts
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of West Florida profile.

University of West Georgia

Adamson Square in Downtown Carrollton. abbydonkrafts / Flickr

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: 13,308 (11,155 undergraduate)
Team: Wolves
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the University of West Georgia profile.

Valdosta State University

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: 11,375 (8,780 undergraduate)
Team: Blazers
For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Valdosta State University profile.

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