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Information Summary
Ranks 473rd for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 7,986 |
| Total Enrollment | 10,503 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium 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  $3,490 |
$2,992  $3,490 |
$9,960  $11,172 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,154  $5,780 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $4,000  $5,064 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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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?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
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 Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
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 Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,302 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $2,980 |
| Board Fee | $2,800 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,945 | 419 |  25% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,435 | 1,401 |  83% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,695 | 111 |  7% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,896 | 772 |  46% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,580 |  93% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Valdosta State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 58 | 89 | 147 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 759 | 1,446 | 2,205 |
Hispanic | 72 | 113 | 185 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 67 | 125 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 21 | 18 | 39 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,130 | 4,672 | 7,802 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 4,098 | 6,405 | 10,503 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Valdosta State University?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| 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
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
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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