Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA • public • II | Gulf South Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 8,592 • Total: 12,343

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1500 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA
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Website

www.valdosta.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,872 (33.4%) • Female: 5,720 (66.6%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	136	1.6%
Black/African American	3,121	36.3%
Hispanic/Latino	916	10.7%
White	3,879	45.1%
Two or More Races	338	3.9%
International	127	1.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

83.5%

3,915 admitted from 4,689 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 490-580
Math: 460-550
Total: 950-1130

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

17-23

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$40

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

41.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

23.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

67.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

23.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$15,218

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$26,930

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $4,488
Out-of-state: $16,200

Room & Board

$9,530

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$9,378
$30,001-48,000	$9,541
$48,001-75,000	$11,877
$75,001-110,000	$14,906
$110,001+	$15,905

Students Receiving Pell Grants

80%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Gulf South Conference

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Tennis

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Cross Country Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.7 GPA / 26 ACT

In-State Awards

$500-$2,500/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$2,000/yr

1 automatic scholarship (11 total)

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Common questions about Valdosta State University

What is Valdosta State University's acceptance rate?

Valdosta State University accepts 83% of applicants, from 4,689 applications.

How much does Valdosta State University cost?

Tuition and fees are $4,488 in-state and $16,200 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $9,378 on average after aid.

Does Valdosta State University require SAT or ACT scores?

Valdosta State University requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for Valdosta State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 17 and 23 on the ACT.

What is Valdosta State University's graduation rate?

42% of students graduate within six years.