Valdosta State University
Valdosta State University

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Founded as a normal college for women, Valdosta State University is a public institution in southern Georgia and part of the University System of Georgia. Valdosta State confers degrees in over 100 majors, minors, and certificates. Additionally, VSU offers training classes at the nearby Moody Air Force Base. For recreation, the campus is home to the Jewel Whitehead Camellia trail which features over one thousand camellias and is one of the only such university trails in the nation.

Acceptance Rate:
89%
Average Net Price:
$12,221
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1072

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$12,221
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$6,007
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$17,062
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$8,922
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,470
$30k - $48k
$12,280
$48k - $75k
$14,257
$75k - $110k
$16,472
$110k+
$16,833
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
88%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,875
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,824
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$10,368

 

Students receiving state aid
54%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4978
Students receiving federal aid
97%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,824
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$35,216,228
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,395,939

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
55%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,987
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,495
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
54%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,339
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,615

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
89%
Acceptance Rate
4975
Students Applied
80%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
576
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJune 15
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
69%
Out-Of-State Students
23%
28%
Submitting ACT
56%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1072
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
460
75th
550
Reading
25th
490
75th
580
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
21%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
23%
2.00 - 2.49
7%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
467
$30k - $48k
219
$48k - $75k
163
$75k - $110k
103
$110k+
98

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-618-1878
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
10,209
Total Number of Undergrads
7,573
0
100
20%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
55%
20-39 Students
37%
40-99 Students
5%
100+ Students
1%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
72

Faculty Overview

0
100
62%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
33%
67%
Residency
In-State Students
69%
Out-Of-State Students
23%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
51
Ethnicity
African American
38%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
11%
White
44%
Multiracial
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
246
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
29%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
25%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Blazers
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Gulf South Conference
Total Male Athletes
225
Total Female Athletes
102
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
Valdosta State University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,600
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Tallahassee
Albany
Jacksonville
Macon
Top 5 Employers
Valdosta State University
South Georgia Medical Center
United States Air Force
Gwinnett County Public Schools
AT&T
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Sales
Operations
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,495
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
VSU is a great institute to further your education. I must say that I am learning a lot. My teachers are great and if I need further assistance they are willing to meet with me during office hours, or e-mail. If this is not enough, VSU has a tutoring center called The Student Success Center. This is very beneficial and convenient. You can set appointments for any subject and based on when you are available. Just make sure you study and work hard, and you will be fine. I promise.
Marcel Smith
Valdosta State's staff is about as friendly a group of people as you will find anywhere else. I am in my second year here, and I feel more confident about reaching my goals every day. Being an Honors student, I worried about the potential workload. Every single one of my classes has been thought-provoking, challenging (at times), and most definately rewarding.
Steven from Valdosta, GA
I learned about myself, God, and other people coming here. As with schoolwork, if you at least listen to the teacher and/or read over the lessons you are guaranteed a A for the semester.....for the incoming freshman. As for the upperclassmen......I do not know yet but we will find out;-)
Lisa Cordella
Valdosta State is a great Institution, I am constantly learning new materials and the teachers here make it very easy to interact with themselves and also fellow classmates. I can even say that in the one super class (class of at least 100) my professor was willing to get to know each individual student and we were all recognized on a first name basis, this makes it alot easier to get the necessary help and learning tools available.
Sandra from Columbus, GA
Valdosta State University is a very intellectual college. They have both average and rigorous courses. The professors actually care about you succeeding and the classes are small so that the teacher:student ratio is acceptable; helping to stimulate the students' mind.
Tempest from Valdosta, GA
Valdosta State University is a great place to learn due to the smaller class sizes and more personal time with Professors. The Student Success Center is a building located next to Langdale Hall where you can receive free tutoring in any subject, as well as test review, and essay editing. It definitely makes studying a lot easier and the fact that it's free is the best part. There are also planned study groups for virtually any subject that meet in Odum Library weekly to help students prepare for exams. Overall, Valdosta State has all the resources needed to achieve academically in College.
Corey
Valdosta State University has a diverse campus with many things to do around campus. It has great and helpful teachers. It's not too big or too small of a campus.
Current Student
I am definitely learning a lot! The school offers plenty of majors, and the core classes are taught by instructors who do their best to apply the material from that class to the students' majors and interests.
Sarah from Valdosta, GA
Valdosta State University has a beautiful campus, teachers that can relate to their students most of the time, and is very committed to their sports. As far as attending to their students, VSU is pretty good about getting back the residents, hearing the opinion of the students and acting on it, and encouraging them to do their best. A few down sides to VSU is that the wifi is a bit spotty, there is almost always sometime of construction whether it is minor or major, and parking for residences could stand to be improved.
Mackenzie from Valdosta, GA
This University offers a real college life complete with, dorm rooms, sorority and fraternity life, and the overall load of what college life can be. I have enjoyed going here I would rate the college as a basically average college that offers many great opportunities. If your looking for a great place to start out your educational journey Valdosta State is the place to go.
Amanda from Patterson, GA