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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
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 3,553
  • College Mascot: Wildcats
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  • *Not all of the programs above may be offered
Fort Valley State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    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
 
 
 
Fort Valley State University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • 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 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,3323,1945,526
Number Granted Admission (%)1,034 (44%)1,574 (49%)2,608 (47%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)346 (33%)703 (45%)1,049 (40%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam71368%
ACT ® Exam33632%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading365541
SAT ® Math369480
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1623
ACT ® English1619
ACT ® Math1723
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving2%69%26%5%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,701$4,245$3,728$4,695
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)11.0%10.2%7.3%
Number in Default836874
Number in Repayment7496621,013
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,012$4,018$3,558
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,012$4,018$3,558
Out of State Tuition and Fees$16,626$13,310$12,162
Books and Supplies$1,250$1,200$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,728$6,094$7,260
Other Expenses$4,900$4,900$1,700
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$17,890$16,212$13,418
In-State$17,890$16,212$13,418
Out of State$29,504$25,504$22,022
Off Campus
In-District$6,262$5,218$4,458
In-State$6,262$5,218$4,458
Out of State$17,876$14,510$13,062
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,262$5,218$4,458
In-State$6,262$5,218$4,458
Out of State$17,876$14,510$13,062
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Economics Degree-1-
Animal Sciences Degree-34
Horticultural Science Degree-6-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-20-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-8-
Business Administration Degree-25-
Business Economics Degree-5-
Marketing Degree-10-
 
Communications and Journalism
Journalism Degree-12-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-7-
Information Science Studies Degree-5-
 
Education
Agricultural Teacher Education Degree-2-
Music Teacher Education Degree-3-
Middle School Education Degree-2-
 
Engineering Technology
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree510-
Engineering Technologies, Other Degree-1-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-5-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development Degree4--
Human Development and Family Studies Degree-15-
Nutrition and Wellness Studies Degree-2-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Environmental Health Degree--20
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Degree--9
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Degree--6
Veterinary Assistant Degree-9-
 
History
History Degree-3-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-11-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-5-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-24-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree-14-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree-26-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree-2-
Sociology Degree-1-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art Degree-4-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,553
    • Undergraduate: 3,395 Graduate: 158
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,529 Female: 2,024
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,489 Female: 1,906
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 40 Female: 118
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,123 Part-Time: 430
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,053 Part-Time: 342
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 70 Part-Time: 88
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien210.6%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown200.6%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18381%
Ages 18-191,62146%
Ages 20-2193026%
Ages 22-2451514%
Ages 25-291895%
Ages 30-34772%
Ages 35-39592%
Ages 40-49792%
Ages 50-65421%
Age Over 6530.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees722572150
Faculty Status14510342
Tenured Faculty4949-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service14510342
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4949-
Other Professionals220220-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional308200108
Clerical And Secretarial25223
Skilled Crafts1313-
Service and/or Maintenance1219031
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,674 (59)$57,029 (45)$51,318 (14)
Professor$73,823 (13)$73,209 (12)$81,192 (1)
Associate Professor$51,619 (24)$52,917 (18)$47,726 (6)
Assistant Professor$49,374 (22)$49,020 (15)$50,130 (7)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$47,183 (44)$49,273 (18)$45,736 (26)
Professor$81,467 (1)$81,467 (1)- (-)
Associate Professor$64,250 (1)- (-)$64,250 (1)
Assistant Professor$48,803 (20)$53,675 (6)$46,715 (14)
Instructor$44,422 (15)$44,427 (8)$44,417 (7)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,382 (103)$52,254 (63)$42,285 (40)
Professor$73,311 (14)$72,705 (13)$81,192 (1)
Associate Professor$51,657 (25)$52,917 (18)$48,418 (7)
Assistant Professor$44,877 (42)$47,562 (21)$42,192 (21)
Instructor$36,346 (15)$36,350 (8)$36,342 (7)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$669,703$415,216$254,487
Ratio (%)100%62%38%
 
Participants
All Athletes20512778
Unduplicated Athletes20512778
Basketball271314
Football8181-
Softball15-15
Tennis18810
Track and Field, Outdoor402020
Track and Field, X-Country1257
Volleyball12-12
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$37,680$27,687
Assistant Coaches-$28,907$16,800
 
Coaches
All Coaches261412
Basketball523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Outdoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students30%
 
By Gender
Male21%
Female38%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien67%
Black30%
Asian-
Hispanic-
White50%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less13%
5 Years24%
6 Years30%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related33
Drug Related117
Liquor Related22
On Campus
Weapons Related33
Drug Related117
Liquor Related92
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1-
Robbery5-
Aggravated Assault33
Burglary2314
On Campus
Forcible Rape2-
Robbery5-
Aggravated Assault33
Burglary2314
Vehicle Theft28
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  • Reviewed on: January 18, 2011 Flag Review
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Overall Rating: 5
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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