VSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 72.29%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1010. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,124
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,836
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at VSU:
- Total Enrollment: 10,262, including 4,718 online students
- 7,166 Undergraduate, 3,096 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 30.7% men, 69.3% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 1%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 94 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 13 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 38 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
VSU Overview
Valdosta State University (VSU) is a four-year, public school located in Valdosta, GA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The VSU's tuition & fees is $6,124 for Georgia residents and $17,836 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,363.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,262 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
VSU's acceptance rate is 72.29% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.95%. The median SAT score is 1010 and the ACT score is 19.
VSU ranked 203rd in National Universities and 16th in Georgia Colleges rankings. Valdosta 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 Valdosta State University is $6,124 for in-state students and $17,836 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,316 for in-state students and $18,934 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,243 for Georgia residents and $18,645 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,426 for Georgia residents and $19,800 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,124 | $17,836 |
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| Graduate | $6,316 | $18,934 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,243 | $18,645 |
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| Graduate | $6,426 | $19,800 |
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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
Valdosta 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 VSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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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 | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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