Fort Valley State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 65.87%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 980. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $5,526
- Out-of-State Tuition: $16,878
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Fort Valley State:
- Total Enrollment: 2,897, including 338 online students
- 2,699 Undergraduate, 198 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 32.5% men, 67.5% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 41%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 29%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 40 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 9 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Fort Valley State Overview
Fort Valley State University (Fort Valley State) is a four-year, public school located in Fort Valley, GA. It is a historically black college/university. Fort Valley State University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (smaller programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Fort Valley State's tuition & fees is $5,526 for Georgia residents and $16,878 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,507.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,897 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
Fort Valley State's acceptance rate is 65.87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.80%. The median SAT score is 980 and the ACT score is 20.
Fort Valley State ranked 30th in Georgia Colleges rankings. Fort Valley State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Fort Valley State University is $5,526 for in-state students and $16,878 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $5,790 for in-state students and $18,268 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $5,663 for Georgia residents and $17,678 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $5,539 for Georgia residents and $18,710 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $5,526 | $16,878 |
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| Graduate | $5,790 | $18,268 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $5,663 | $17,678 |
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| Graduate | $5,539 | $18,710 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Fort Valley State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Fort Valley State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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