Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$12,253

$23,308

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
490
75th
550
25th
460
75th
22
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16
75th
21
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,451
Declined 524
Total Received 4,975
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Public

7,573

undergraduate students

2,636

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1906, Valdosta State University is a public, four-year, comprehensive university that is known for its diverse academic programs, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and health care. It is located on a 180-acre campus in Valdosta, Georgia—approximately 79 miles northeast of Tallahassee, Florida.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 10,209
Established in 1906
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

180-acre campus in Valdosta (population: 56,085), 79 miles from Tallahassee, FL. Served by air and bus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Valdosta State University
1500 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
31698

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
29%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
79%
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
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
490
75th
550
25th
460
75th
22
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16
75th
21
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (final deadline) August 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,451
Declined 524
Total Received 4,975

Admissions Factors

Required

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

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Other

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • 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

100%

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
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,371

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $6,007
Housing $4,772
Food $4,288
Additional fees $6,246
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $22,513
Average Financial Aid - $8,371
Total with Avg. Aid $14,142

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $26,183,446
State $12,812,320
Institutional $768,794
Other external $850,932
Total $40,615,492

Non-need-based

Federal $42,292
State $3,921,456
Institutional $443,977
Other external $263,674
Total $4,671,399

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 618-1878
F: 229 333-5430
finaid@valdosta.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

lacrosse, rugby, soccer, swimming, table tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

lacrosse, soccer, swimming, table tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, golf, non-tackle football, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Gulf South Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General yes
Adult and Continuing Education Administration yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Astronomy yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Dance, General yes
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes yes
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Interior Design yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Library and Information Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation yes
Social Work yes
Sociology and Anthropology yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business/marketing
  2. Health Science/nursing
  3. Education

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Agriculture
  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies
  • Vocational Arts
  • Other

10,209

total students

70%

in-state

30%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

74%

7,573
students

Female
67%
5,049

Male
33%
2,524

26%

2,636
students

Female
75%
1,978

Male
25%
658

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

75%

5,710
students

Female
66%
3,792

Male
34%
1,918

25%

1,863
students

Female
67%
1,257

Male
33%
606

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
38%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
44%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, 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 Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester 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 45
Countries most often represented Belize
Colombia
Germany
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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