Georgia College & State University Athletics

Georgia College competes in NCAA Division II, which means moderate athletic scholarships and regional competition without the massive stadiums of Division I. The Bobcats field 11 varsity sports with 207 total athletes, representing just 3.7% of the 5,599 students. The athletic department distributes $704,442 in scholarships across all sports. Division II schools typically balance academics with competitive athletics, attracting student-athletes who want to compete seriously while focusing on their studies. As Georgia's designated public liberal arts university, the school emphasizes the scholar-athlete model more than major sports spectacle. The Bobcats compete in the Peach Belt Conference against regional rivals. With nearly 99% of students coming from in-state, home games draw local Georgia supporters rather than a massive student section.