Columbus State University Baseball
Columbus State University (CSU) · Columbus, Georgia · Public university
Columbus State University Baseball coaches
Coaches at Columbus State University who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.
The program
Where Columbus State University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- Peach Belt Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- csucougars.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 16 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 42% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Columbus State University in Columbus.
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- columbusstate.edu
About Columbus State University Baseball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Greg Appleton, the Head Baseball Coach, leads the Columbus State University Baseball staff of 5 coaches, verified October 2026. Columbus State University (CSU) competes in NCAA Division II Baseball as a member of the Peach Belt Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. Columbus State University is a public school in Columbus, Georgia with 7,913 undergraduates, a 99% acceptance rate and an average net price of $12,420 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Columbus State University Baseball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Greg Appleton, the Head Baseball Coach and Patrick Collins, the Associate Head Baseball Coach. Columbus State University has 5 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Greg can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Columbus State University typically score 800–1060 on the SAT and 16–22 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Columbus State University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Columbus State University D2?
Yes. Columbus State University competes in NCAA Division II Baseball, in the Peach Belt Conference.
Is Columbus State University public or private?
Columbus State University is a public school in Columbus, Georgia.
What conference is Columbus State University Baseball in?
The Peach Belt Conference.
Does Columbus State University offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?
Columbus State University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Columbus State University Baseball have?
5 coaches, led by Greg Appleton, the Head Baseball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Columbus State University Baseball?
Greg Appleton is the Head Baseball Coach.
When can Columbus State University Baseball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Columbus State University Baseball?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Columbus State University cost?
In-state tuition is $4,488 and out-of-state tuition is $16,200 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,420.
What is the Columbus State University acceptance rate?
99% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Columbus State University?
Admitted students typically score 800–1060 on the SAT and 16–22 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Columbus State University Baseball coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
