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FV

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GAPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 66% Acceptance
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66%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$10,338
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.7K
Students
Medium campus body
$28,649
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Fort Valley State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Fort Valley, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 66%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
66% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading480 - 560
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 510
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 24
1typical 50% range36
66%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,400
Earnings 5yr: $63,713
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,411
Earnings 5yr: $53,865
Debt: $31,937
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,144
Earnings 5yr: $57,067
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,365
Earnings 5yr: $48,944
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,292
Earnings 5yr: $37,565
Debt: $37,600
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,033
Earnings 5yr: $39,776
Debt: $34,625
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,881
Earnings 5yr: $65,087
Debt: $41,000
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,601
Earnings 5yr: $46,238
Debt: N/A
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,345
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $44,653
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,564
Earnings 5yr: $48,104
Debt: $37,875
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $26,285
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $34,000
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,011
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,929
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,337
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $43,568
Debt: N/A
Journalism.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $38,151
Debt: N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $36,871
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Animal Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Animal Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$10,338
In-State Tuition$5,526
Out-of-State Tuition$16,932
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

73%
Pell Grants
68%
Take Loans
19%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$28,649
+28% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$36,666

Completion Signals

41%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

33%
Men
67%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$31,807
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