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Fort Valley State University
- 1005 State University Dr
- Fort Valley, GA 31030
- OPEID College Code: 00156600
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- General Phone: (478) 825-6211
- President: Larry E. Rivers
- Website: www.fvsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 2,562
- College Mascot: Wildcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,557 | 1,982 | 3,539 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 690 (44%) | 879 (44%) | 1,569 (44%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 307 (44%) | 406 (46%) | 713 (45%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 803 | 64% |
| ACT ® Exam | 293 | 25% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 340 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 340 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 13 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 74% | 65% | 54% | 17% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,778 | $3,386 | $3,074 | $2,469 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.3% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Number in Default | 74 | 87 | 81 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,013 | 952 | 848 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,558 | $3,210 | $3,044 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,162 | $10,892 | $10,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,260 | $4,720 | $4,496 |
| Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,000 | $2,838 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,600 | $3,600 | $4,161 |
| Other Expenses | $3,420 | $2,400 | $3,470 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,420 | $2,400 | $3,470 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,418 | $9,830 | $11,278 |
| Out of State | $22,022 | $17,512 | $18,594 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,478 | $10,110 | $11,575 |
| Out of State | $20,082 | $17,792 | $18,891 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,878 | $7,580 | $7,414 |
| Out of State | $16,482 | $15,262 | $14,730 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,562 Undergraduate: 2,467 Graduate: 95
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,133 Female: 1,429
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,109 Female: 1,358
- Graduate Gender Male: 24 Female: 71
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,265 Part-Time: 297
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,230 Part-Time: 237
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 35 Part-Time: 60
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 25 | 1% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Black | 2,463 | 96% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.2% |
| White | 60 | 2% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 37 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,043 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 611 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 454 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 163 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 84 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 45 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 71 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 38 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 16 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 546 | 536 | 10 |
| Faculty Status | 110 | 110 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 53 | 53 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 110 | 110 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 46 | 46 | - |
| Other Professionals | 198 | 193 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 192 | 187 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 77 | 76 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 84 | 82 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,216 (72) | $50,742 (56) | $48,376 (16) |
| Professor | $70,599 (15) | $70,294 (12) | $71,821 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $46,143 (23) | $45,683 (20) | $49,214 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,485 (20) | $48,574 (18) | $47,687 (2) |
| Instructor | $36,234 (8) | $35,003 (6) | $39,926 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,618 (38) | $67,541 (18) | $60,088 (20) |
| Professor | $88,556 (9) | $80,955 (6) | $103,758 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $60,897 (16) | $61,855 (7) | $60,152 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,703 (13) | $59,403 (5) | $43,640 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,850 (110) | $51,841 (74) | $48,814 (36) |
| Professor | $71,296 (24) | $68,942 (18) | $78,358 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $47,654 (39) | $46,960 (27) | $49,216 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,405 (33) | $48,580 (23) | $38,103 (10) |
| Instructor | $36,234 (8) | $35,003 (6) | $39,926 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $535,919 | $324,799 | $211,120 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 196 | 119 | 77 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 196 | 119 | 77 |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 40 | 21 | 19 |
| Football | 75 | 75 | - |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $23,432 | $19,240 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $14,254 | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 24 | 15 | 9 |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 41% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 27% |
| Black | 32% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 26% |
| 6 Years | 31% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 14 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 8 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 14 | 8 |
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