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Valdosta State University
VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State
Valdosta, Georgia 31698
Visit websiteKnown for business — excellent value
Valdosta State University is a public institution in Valdosta with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1037, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 6.9K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,361 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,298.
Established
1906
Mascot
Blaze
Type
Public university
Conference
football
Division
Division II
83%Acceptance
1037SAT Avg
6,858Students
17:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$49,361Earnings 10yr
$11,298Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate83.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1037
Reading & WritingMid: 535
490580
MathMid: 505
460550
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 20
1723
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$6,007
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,062
Room & Board$8,922
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$20,202
Average Net Price$11,298
Median Debt at Graduation$24,779
Monthly Payment (10yr)$263
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$9,443
$30–48K$10,072
$48–75K$12,659
$75–110K$14,892
$110K+$16,028
Programs (81)
Student Body
Undergrads
6,858
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
51%
Race & Ethnicity
White 44%
Black 38%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate41.7%
Freshman Retention67.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$39,416
8 Years$43,211
10 Years$49,361
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$37,900
Men
$47,100
More About This School
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia