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Valdosta State University

VSU; Valdosta State; Valdosta State College; V-State

Valdosta, Georgia 31698

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Known 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

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83%Acceptance
1037SAT Avg
6,858Students
17:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$49,361Earnings 10yr
$11,298Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Valdosta State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1037

Reading & WritingMid: 535
490580
MathMid: 505
460550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1037

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,298

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

51

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (81)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from GA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Orlandopop. 310K
196 mi(340 min)
Tampapop. 390K
206 mi(357 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
210 mi(364 min)

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