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Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, Georgia 31030-4313

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Known for business — excellent value

Fort Valley State University is a public institution in Fort Valley with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 864, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $36,666 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,609.

Established
1939
Motto
Be Bold. Be Amazing. Be Prepared.
Type
Public land-grant historically black university
Conference
Southern

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63%Acceptance
864SAT Avg
2,541Students
18:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$36,666Earnings 10yr
$11,609Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fort Valley State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 864

Reading & WritingMid: 440
400480
MathMid: 440
395440

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 18
1619

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

864

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$5,392
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,114
Room & Board$8,372
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$20,342
Average Net Price$11,609
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,128
$30–48K$11,168
$48–75K$12,984
$75–110K$16,414
$110K+$16,034

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,609

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,541
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
72%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 92%
Hispanic 2%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.2%
Freshman Retention72.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$28,649
8 Years$32,953
10 Years$36,666

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,200
Men
$36,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from GA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
88 mi(153 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
255 mi(442 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
300 mi(520 min)

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