School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 1500 North Patterson Street Valdosta, GA 31698-0170 (229) 333-5791 (800) 618-1878 Fax: (229) 333-5482 [email protected] Contact: Walter Peacock Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1500 North Patterson Street Valdosta, GA 31698 (229) 333-5800 |
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Size Total undergrads: 9,708 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,143 Degree-seeking undergrads: 9,654 Graduate enrollment: 1,782 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 62% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 71% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Mass Communications/Media Studies B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Valdosta State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (229) 333-5800 |
| Website: | www.valdosta.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.valdosta.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply-now.php |
| Address: | 1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31698 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 11,270 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 37% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,844 (52% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,583 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $17,638 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,964 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Valdosta State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Valdosta State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 6 | 6 | 12 | 3 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 6 | 2 | 49 | 29 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Valdosta State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $6,583 |
| Out-of-state | $17,638 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $6,784 |
| Out-of-state | $18,682 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,593 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,561 | 90% | $8,964 |
| Student loan aid | 1,111 | 64% | $6,263 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 6,817 | 78% | $7,430 |
| Federal student loans | 5,206 | 60% | $6,493 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Valdosta State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Valdosta State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 7,563 | 2,375 | 5,188 | Percent admitted | 100% | 60% | 56% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 21% | 24% | 19% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Valdosta State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 11,270 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,590 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,680 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Valdosta State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
- Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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