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Valdosta State University (VSU)
- 1500 N Patterson
- Valdosta, GA 31698
- OPEID College Code: 00159900
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- General Phone: (229) 333-5800
- President: Dr. Ronald Zaccari
- Website: www.valdosta.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 11,280
- College Alias: VSU, Valdosta State
- College Mascot: Blazers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- 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 Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - VSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,283 | 3,695 | 5,978 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,461 (64%) | 2,335 (63%) | 3,796 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 783 (54%) | 1,294 (55%) | 2,077 (55%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,580 | 79% |
| ACT ® Exam | 380 | 19% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 18% | 27% | 83% | 5% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,585 | $2,920 | $3,679 | $1,940 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Number in Default | 88 | 90 | 75 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,141 | 2,141 | 1,906 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,038 | $3,490 | $3,278 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,910 | $11,172 | $10,594 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,990 | $5,780 | $5,714 |
| Other Expenses | $5,250 | $5,064 | $4,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,278 | $15,334 | $14,492 |
| Out of State | $26,150 | $23,016 | $21,808 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,038 | $4,490 | $4,278 |
| Out of State | $13,910 | $12,172 | $11,594 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,038 | $4,490 | $4,278 |
| Out of State | $13,910 | $12,172 | $11,594 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,280 Undergraduate: 9,728 Graduate: 1,552
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,341 Female: 6,939
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,975 Female: 5,753
- Graduate Gender Male: 366 Female: 1,186
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,883 Part-Time: 2,397
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,256 Part-Time: 1,472
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 627 Part-Time: 925
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 157 | 1% |
| American Indian | 39 | 0.3% |
| Black | 2,723 | 24% |
| Asian | 143 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 2% |
| White | 8,025 | 71% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 83 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,316 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,972 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,379 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,017 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 469 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 401 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 451 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 154 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 38 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,362 | 1,195 | 167 |
| Faculty Status | 656 | 512 | 144 |
| Tenured Faculty | 265 | 265 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 159 | - | 159 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 585 | 441 | 144 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 101 | 100 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 232 | 221 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 444 | 433 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 175 | 164 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 44 | 44 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 195 | 195 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,789 (406) | $58,854 (223) | $52,053 (183) |
| Professor | $69,677 (115) | $71,400 (77) | $66,184 (38) |
| Associate Professor | $56,261 (99) | $56,750 (59) | $55,539 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,776 (121) | $52,973 (62) | $50,519 (59) |
| Instructor | $39,395 (67) | $39,769 (23) | $39,199 (44) |
| Lecturer | $40,800 (4) | $39,700 (2) | $41,900 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,933 (35) | $61,878 (12) | $55,875 (23) |
| Professor | $75,305 (2) | $71,013 (1) | $79,596 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $66,581 (7) | $63,422 (3) | $68,951 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,155 (8) | $61,641 (5) | $57,677 (3) |
| Instructor | $51,653 (18) | $57,684 (3) | $50,446 (15) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,123 (441) | $58,434 (235) | $51,346 (206) |
| Professor | $69,539 (117) | $71,230 (78) | $66,157 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $56,143 (106) | $56,515 (62) | $55,619 (44) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,618 (129) | $52,783 (67) | $50,358 (62) |
| Instructor | $40,002 (85) | $40,626 (26) | $39,727 (59) |
| Lecturer | $40,800 (4) | $39,700 (2) | $41,900 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,347,654 | $882,820 | $464,834 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 66% | 34% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 283 | 222 | 61 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 283 | 222 | 61 |
| Baseball | 45 | 45 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Football | 124 | 124 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $34,229 | $28,350 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $31,375 | $19,081 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 31 | 20 | 11 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 41% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| White | 41% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 17% |
| 5 Years | 34% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 12 | 14 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 14 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 11 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 5 |
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
