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    Information Summary

    Ranks 473rd for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment7,986
    Total Enrollment10,503
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$40
    Graduate Application Fee$40
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduateSingle doctoral (education)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Valdosta State University?

    Ranks 1217th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,548 $2,548 $10,193
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $930 $930 $930
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $107 $107 $427
    FT Graduate Tuition $2,286 $2,286 $9,144
    FT Graduate Required Fees $930 $930 $930
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $127 $127 $508
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $15,334 $15,334 $23,016
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $4,490 $4,490 $12,172
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $4,490 $4,490 $12,172

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $2,992 trend  $3,490 $2,992 trend  $3,490 $9,960 trend  $11,172
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,000 trend  $1,000
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,154 trend  $5,780
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $4,000 trend  $5,064
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 5,782 (2,322 male / 3,460 female)
    Admitted 3,643 (1,450 male / 2,193 female)
    Admission rate 63%
    First-time Enrollment 1,757 (701 male / 1,056 female)
    FT Enrollment 1,731 (688 male / 1,043 female)
    PT Enrollment 26 (13 male / 13 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Valdosta State University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / N/A / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesNo / No / Yes
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Gulf South Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Gulf South Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Gulf South Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Gulf South Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Valdosta State University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 1015th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 12%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 22
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 22
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 22

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 872nd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 86%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 550
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 560
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 930 / 1110

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity2,302
    Meals per Week21
    Room Fee$2,980
    Board Fee$2,800

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Valdosta State University ranks 3482nd for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,945 419 pie   25%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,435 1,401 pie   83%
    Institutional Grant Aid $1,695 111 pie   7%
    Student Loan Aid $2,896 772 pie   46%
    Any financial aid type   1,580 pie   93%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Valdosta State University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    5889147
    Black Non-Hispanic
    7591,4462,205
    Hispanic
    72113185
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    5867125
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    211839
    White Non-Hispanic
    3,1304,6727,802
    Race Unknown
    N/AN/AN/A
    Total 4,098 6,405 10,503

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Valdosta State University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 2 10 2 1 42 57
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 13 9 22
    Adult and Continuing Education Administration 1 1
    Applied Mathematics 1 1 2
    Art Teacher Education 1 1 2
    Art/Art Studies, General 5 1 15 21
    Athletic Training/Trainer 3 8 11
    Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 1 12 13
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 17 5 1 37 62
    Business Administration and Management, General 3 13 1 2 87 106
    Business Teacher Education 4 10 14
    Business/Managerial Economics 3 1 1 10 15
    Chemistry, General 2 5 9 16
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 5 11 16
    Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 2 2
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 9 10
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 22 4 54 80
    Curriculum and Instruction 3 3
    Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other 13 13
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 20 3 1 161 185
    Education, Other 5 37 42
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 3 3
    Educational Psychology 3 3
    Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 5 1 44 50
    English Language and Literature, General 2 6 1 35 44
    Environmental Science 1 6 7
    Finance, General 2 4 16 22
    French Language and Literature 1 1
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 5 1 17 23
    History, General 9 25 34
    Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 8 13 21
    Information Science/Studies 1 5 4 10
    Interior Design 12 12
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3 23 26
    Legal Assistant/Paralegal 3 4 7
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 11 2 1 23 37
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5 1 1 41 48
    Library Science/Librarianship 1 10 11
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 14 2 50 68
    Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 2 13 15
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 1 18 2 22 43
    Mathematics, General 2 2
    Music Performance, General 7 7
    Music Teacher Education 5 9 14
    Music, General 3 3
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 6 1 1 64 74
    Philosophy 4 4
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3 14 17
    Political Science and Government, General 14 2 1 21 38
    Psychology, General 17 1 1 48 67
    Public Administration 3 8 1 1 18 31
    Reading Teacher Education 4 4
    Secondary Education and Teaching 8 2 40 50
    Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 7 7
    Social Work 10 25 35
    Sociology 17 2 37 56
    Spanish Language and Literature 1 2 3
    Special Education and Teaching, General 5 1 57 63
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 10 1 43 54
    Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1 13 1 2 78 95
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 5 1 14 20
    Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 2 1 25 28
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 4 1 17 22
    Total 29 349 35 16 7 1,436 1,872

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Valdosta State University ranks 1465th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $53,019 ($56,062 male / $49,274 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 435 (240 male / 195 female)
    Total Benefits $6,877,979

    Valdosta State University Summary

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    Valdosta State University is a public university located in the city of Valdosta, Georgia in the United States, and is part of the University System of Georgia. The total economic impact of VSU related activities on Valdosta Metro area employment was 5,183 jobs, or approximately 8% of the employed labor force in the Valdosta Metro area. An act of the Legislature in 1922 changed the institution’s name to Georgia State Woman’s College at Valdosta and authorized a four-year program leading to the bachelor’s degree. In fall 1998, Valdosta State University adopted the semester system, along with other units of the University System of Georgia. Source: VSU 2006-2007 Undergraduate Course Catalog Valdosta State University offers undergraduate work leading to the following degrees: Associate of Applied Science, the Associate of Arts, the Bachelor of Arts in 13 major programs, the Bachelor of Science in 11 major programs, the Bachelor of Science in Education in 12 major programs, the Bachelor of Business Administration in 5 major programs, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in 6 major programs, the Bachelor of Music in 2 major programs, the Bachelor of General Studies, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, and the Bachelor of Applied Science. Graduate degrees offered include the Master of Education in 17 major programs, the Master of Arts in 2 major programs, the Master of Science in 6 major programs, Master of Public Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Art Education, Master of Music Education, Master of Social Work, Master of Library and Information Science, the Education Specialist in 10 major programs, and the Doctor of Education in 3 major programs. Source: 2006-2007 VSU Undergraduate Course Catalog Valdosta State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees.

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    Valdosta State University History

    Valdosta State University is located in Valdosta, Georgia. It is a Regional University of the University System of Georgia. Distance learning is available statewide. Additionally, the College of the Arts has an outreach program for over 40 counties. Valdosta State University was founded in 1906 as a normal school, became a 4-year school in 1922, and received university status in 1993. The University now awards associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

    Valdosta State University defines its mission as, in part, to “prepare our students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning.”

    In 1950 the school was made coeducational. The institution adopted its current name in 1993, and five years later was adopted into the state university system.

    Valdosta State University Academics

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    The University is composed of a number of different schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of the Arts, the Langdale College of Business Administration, the College of Education, the College of Nursing, the Division of Aerospace Programs, and the Division of Social Work. There is also a Graduate School.

    Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in a number of different disciplines, including biology, history, computer science, legal assistant studies, accounting, marketing, education (covering a wide range of specialties, including American Sign Language/Interpreting), art, music, and nursing. Students are also required to take courses within the University System of Georgia’s core curriculum.

    Master’s degrees are awarded in English, marriage and family therapy, criminal justice, business administration (MBA), education, psychology, nursing (MSN), art education, social work (MSW), and library and information science (MLIS), among others. The Ed.S. degree is awarded in multiple areas within the College of Education.

    The school awards three doctoral degrees, in Adult and Career Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Leadership.

    The most popular majors at Valdosta include accounting, biology, criminal justice, early childhood education, management, nursing, secondary education, sociology, speech communication, communication disorders, and sports medicine/athletic training. Of the 406 full-time faculty members at Valdosta, 75% of them possess the terminal degree in their field.

    Valdosta State University Unique Programs

    Valdosta offers a cooperative degree program in pre-engineering. Students complete up to two years of a BS requirement at Valdosta before transferring to either Georgia Institute of Technology, Mercer University, University of Georgia, or Southern Polytechnic State University to complete the remainder of their education. Specializations can include aerospace, electrical, computer, or a variety of others.

    Valdosta State University Financial Aid

    In-state tuition and fees for undergraduate students were $1496 per semester in 2004-2005. Students applying from out of state and graduate students will have different costs.

    Financial aid is available with a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.

    Most recently Valdosta provided awards to 9,615 different students, and of those students nearly half of them received non-need based aid. The financial aid office coordinates a number of different aid opportunities for specific applicants or in specific areas. Different possibilities include on-campus employment, veteran’s opportunities, teacher loans, work study, or various federal grant and loan opportunities.

    Valdosta State University Students

    In addition to the numerous classroom, dormitory, and administration buildings, Valdosta State University has a small park and is landscaped with flowering trees and plants. Two small creeks cross the campus.

    The Valdosta State University Library offers electronic catalogs and on-line databases, in additional to physical volumes stored on site. Special collections include the University archives, books relating to Georgia, and photographs of the University dating back to 1913.

    The Valdosta campus includes over 180 different student clubs and organizations. There are 12 fraternities and 10 sororities. Twelve different religious organizations are also available, and students can participate in the student government if interested. The campus is currently undergoing significant renovations, including new suite-style residence halls and renovation of existing residence halls. The campus is served by three different shuttle bus lines.

    Valdosta State University Local Community

    The city of Valdosta is located in southern Georgia near the coast, and has a population of approximately 40,000. Valdosta is the county seat of Lowndes County, which is Georgia’s tenth largest. Valdosta is located on the Florida border and offers a mild, tropical climate. It is also just four hours from either Atlanta or Orlando, and diversions and recreational activities are easily accessible. A new addition in Lowndes County is the Wild Adventures theme park, 170 acres of animal and nature exhibits. Valdosta Regional Airport is easily accessible from anywhere in the area.

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