Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA

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Tuition & Fees

$10,392

$21,114

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
480
25th
400
75th
470
25th
410
75th
20
25th
16
75th
20
25th
15
75th
19
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

36%

male

64%

female

20

students

1

faculty

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Selective

43%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,692
Declined 3,555
Total Received 6,247
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Public

2,360

undergraduate students

245

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1895, Fort Valley State University is a public four-year Historically Black comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in Agriculture, Education, and Business Administration. It is located on a 630-acre campus in Fort Valley, Georgia—20 miles southeast of Macon.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 2,605
Established in 1895
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

630-acre campus in Fort Valley (population: 8,806), 20 miles southeast of Macon; branch campuses in Dublin, Macon, and Warner Robins. Served by bus; air serves Macon; major airport serves Atlanta (100 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Fort Valley State University
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA
31030-4313

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
50%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
97%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
5%
Top 1/4
15%
Top 1/2
48%
Bottom 1/2
52%
Bottom 1/4
25%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
480
25th
400
75th
470
25th
410
75th
20
25th
16
75th
20
25th
15
75th
19
25th
16

Admissions Facts

Application fee $20
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (final deadline) June 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

43%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,692
Declined 3,555
Total Received 6,247

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

95%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,756

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,392
Housing $4,722
Food $3,650
Additional fees $5,000
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $20,264
Average Financial Aid - $8,756
Total with Avg. Aid $11,508

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 478 825-6351
F: 478 825-6976
morrisk@fvsu.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Agricultural Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Commercial and Advertising Art yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Environmental Health yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
History, General yes yes
History, Other yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Psychology
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Computer Science
  • Health Professions
  • Home Economics
  • Natural Science
  • Technologies

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,605

total students

93%

in-state

7%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

2,360
students

Female
64%
1,517

Male
36%
843

9%

245
students

Female
76%
185

Male
24%
60

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

88%

2,081
students

Female
64%
1,329

Male
36%
752

12%

279
students

Female
67%
188

Male
33%
91

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Student Break-down

92%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
1%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: June 15

Spring: November 1

Summer: April 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

sesmeter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 3
Countries most often represented Ghana
India
Jamaica
Nigeria
The Bahamas
The Republic Of Georgia
Special services offered for international applicants

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