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
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:
| $8,922 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
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.
52%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,875
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,824
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$10,368
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
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
28%
Submitting ACT
56%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1072
Admissions Resources
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: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
72
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
0
100
29%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blazers
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Gulf South Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,600
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingVSU 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
