Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Valdosta State University is a four-year, public school located in Valdosta, GA.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Valdosta State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

72% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,253 applied, 4,520 accepted, and 1,173 enrolled in VSU.
345 men and 828 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,010 SAT, 19 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,010 and ACT score is 19. The SAT score of 1010 is a little bit lower than average, 41 to 50 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total92010101100
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480520570
Math440490530
ACT Score
Composite161922
Math161720
English151822
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $6,124 for Georgia residents and $17,836 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $6,316 for Georgia residents and $18,934 for others.
Tuition has increased by 4.54% compared to last year at Valdosta State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

6,041 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,004.
For freshmen, 1,003 students (93%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,914.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 10,262 students enrolled VSU in 2025.
By gender, 3,154 men and 7,108 women students are enrolled.
There are 7,166 undergraduate and 3,096 graduate students.
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94 Major Programs

  • 13 programs through online
  • 38 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of VSU is 42% and the transfer-out rate is 1%.
The retention rate is 72% for full-time and 72% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
42%
Transfer-out Rate
1%
Retention Rate
72%
Students to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 577 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for VSU and the average faculty salary is $77,906. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
There are 1,142 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $61,715.
Number of Faculties
577
Average Faculty Salary
$77,906
Number of Staffs
1,142
Average Staff Salary
$61,715

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries
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