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:
83%
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
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. | $6,124 |
| 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. | $17,836 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,530 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
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. 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.
51%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,914
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,936
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$10,395
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
64%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4982
59%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,936
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.
49%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,170
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
47%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,426
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,346
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
4689
Students Applied
80%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
590
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
17%
Submitting ACT
35%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1072
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
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
10,151
Total Number of Undergrads
7,230
0
100
21%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
41%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non 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
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
72
Faculty Overview
0
100
62%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
55
Countries Represented
38
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
246
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
29%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
36%
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
7
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
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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
REVIEWS
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from Valdosta, GA
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from Patterson, GA
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