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Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GAPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Valdosta State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Valdosta, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
72% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 570
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math440 - 530
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 22
1typical 50% range36
72%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,927
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,918
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,195
Earnings 5yr: $46,543
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,890
Earnings 5yr: $78,057
Debt: $27,301
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,119
Earnings 5yr: $66,013
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,310
Earnings 5yr: $68,023
Debt: $28,500
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,449
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,257
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,500
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,246
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,453
Earnings 5yr: $61,766
Debt: $26,562
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,427
Earnings 5yr: $59,110
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,472
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,814
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,609
Earnings 5yr: $57,839
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,072
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,044
Earnings 5yr: $57,746
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,751
Earnings 5yr: $62,981
Debt: $25,419
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,715
Earnings 5yr: $40,295
Debt: $40,347
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,865
Earnings 5yr: $45,861
Debt: $27,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,630
Earnings 5yr: $54,862
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$10,945
In-State Tuition$6,124
Out-of-State Tuition$17,836
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
52%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
41%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,416
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,361
Completion Signals
42%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$149/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
32%
Men68%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
21%
Avg Family Income
$49,341
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