Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Valdosta State University

Valdosta State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Valdosta, GA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 6,622 students. The acceptance rate is 72%. 42% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $49,361.

72%

Acceptance

$10,945

Net price

6,622

Enrollment

42%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

72%

Acceptance rate

1,013

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading480–570

SAT Math440–530

ACT Composite16–22

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,945

Average net price

$6,124

In-state tuition

$17,836

Out-of-state tuition

$9,530

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$20,801

Total cost of attendance

52%

Students receiving Pell grants

44%

Students with federal loans

$24,779

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,378

$30–48K

$9,541

$48–75K

$11,877

$75–110K

$14,906

$110K+

$15,905

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business21.6%

Health & Nursing14.9%

Education12.2%

Psychology10.5%

Humanities8.1%

Criminal Justice5.7%

Visual & Performing Arts5.1%

Biology4.1%

Communications3.9%

Computer Science3.9%

After Graduation

$49,361

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,416

Median earnings (6 yrs)

42%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

77%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,133

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,622

Total enrollment

21%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

68% women

32% men

Race & ethnicity

White

44%

Black

37%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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