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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. Patrick J. Schloss
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 12,391
  • College Alias: VSU, Valdosta State
  • College Mascot: Blazers
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  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services 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
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,6854,0186,703
Number Granted Admission (%)1,848 (69%)2,896 (72%)4,744 (71%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,029 (56%)1,438 (50%)2,467 (52%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,90977%
ACT ® Exam48019%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading470550
SAT ® Math460540
SAT ® Writing450540
 
ACT ® Composite2023
ACT ® English2024
ACT ® Math1923
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 Receiving59%32%51%5%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,243$4,384$4,073$2,581
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.3%4.8%4.1%
Number in Default10511188
Number in Repayment2,4062,3092,141
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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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$4,706$4,456$4,038
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,706$4,456$4,038
Out of State Tuition and Fees$14,288$14,038$12,910
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,062$7,450$6,990
Other Expenses$6,056$5,732$5,250
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$19,024$18,638$17,278
In-State$19,024$18,638$17,278
Out of State$28,606$28,220$26,150
Off Campus
In-District$5,906$5,456$5,038
In-State$5,906$5,456$5,038
Out of State$15,488$15,038$13,910
Off Campus with Family
In-District$5,906$5,456$5,038
In-State$5,906$5,456$5,038
Out of State$15,488$15,038$13,910
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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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.
 AssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-633-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-61--
Administrative Assistant-22--
Business Administration-7318-
Business Economics-8--
Finance-35--
Marketing-76--
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies-43--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-9--
Information Science Studies-9--
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-8--
Business Teacher Education-71-
Counseling and Guidance Services--7-
Early Childhood Education-1746-
Education Administration---5
Education, Other--17-
Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision--31-
Music Teacher Education-6--
Physical Education-286-
Reading Teacher Education--9-
Secondary Education-1411-
Special Education Teaching-4262-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other--1-
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education--7-
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education-22--
Middle School Education-496-
 
Engineering Technology
Industrial Production Technologies, Other-6--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-532-
Speech-101--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation-9--
Spanish Language and Literature-16--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training-14--
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other11---
Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy--14-
Medical Radiologic Technology3---
Nursing-9310-
Speech and Language Pathology-4560-
 
History
History-412-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal-7--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts37---
Liberal Arts, Other-62--
 
Library Science
Library Science, Librarianship--34-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics-5--
Mathematics-7--
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Auto Mechanics Technology5---
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-8--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-9--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-15--
 
Psychology
Psychology-6617-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--45-
Social Work--34-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other-27--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice-817-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science-52--
Sociology-545-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Dance-5--
Interior Design-17--
Music-6--
Music Performance-41-
Visual and Performing Arts-19--
Art Studies-23--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 12,391
    • Undergraduate: 10,328 Graduate: 2,063
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,814 Female: 7,577
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 4,296 Female: 6,032
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 518 Female: 1,545
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 9,844 Part-Time: 2,547
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 9,019 Part-Time: 1,309
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 825 Part-Time: 1,238
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1631%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown3603%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18790.6%
Ages 18-193,82631%
Ages 20-213,19226%
Ages 22-242,46020%
Ages 25-291,0959%
Ages 30-345454%
Ages 35-394063%
Ages 40-495474%
Ages 50-652332%
Age Over 6580.06%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,3451,210135
Faculty Status671550121
Tenured Faculty266266-
Graduate Assistants231-231
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service592472120
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial79781
Other Professionals2642595
Technical and/or Paraprofessional4104019
Clerical And Secretarial1721639
Skilled Crafts5252-
Service and/or Maintenance160160-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,194 (424)$63,219 (224)$54,685 (200)
Professor$75,660 (120)$76,587 (84)$73,499 (36)
Associate Professor$60,366 (99)$61,809 (51)$58,833 (48)
Assistant Professor$54,237 (119)$56,554 (58)$52,033 (61)
Instructor$42,331 (60)$42,842 (20)$42,076 (40)
Lecturer$40,334 (26)$39,875 (11)$40,670 (15)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,106 (48)$60,653 (19)$59,748 (29)
Professor$78,466 (3)$75,540 (2)$84,320 (1)
Associate Professor$65,857 (12)$61,728 (5)$68,806 (7)
Assistant Professor$59,379 (17)$60,718 (8)$58,189 (9)
Instructor$54,011 (15)$55,713 (3)$53,586 (12)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,175 (472)$62,156 (243)$53,951 (229)
Professor$75,381 (123)$76,243 (86)$73,377 (37)
Associate Professor$59,665 (111)$60,799 (56)$58,511 (55)
Assistant Professor$53,530 (136)$55,721 (66)$51,465 (70)
Instructor$42,703 (75)$43,199 (23)$42,484 (52)
Lecturer$40,334 (26)$39,875 (11)$40,670 (15)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,124,067$1,467,639$656,428
Ratio (%)100%69%31%
 
Participants
All Athletes27721364
Unduplicated Athletes27721364
Baseball3535-
Basketball301515
All Track Combined21138
Football131131-
Golf1010-
Softball20-20
Tennis1899
Volleyball12-12
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$39,891$31,617
Assistant Coaches-$20,559$6,613
 
Coaches
All Coaches311912
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
All Track Combined211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students43%
 
By Gender
Male37%
Female47%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien86%
American Indian100%
Black39%
Asian52%
Hispanic48%
White44%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less15%
5 Years36%
6 Years43%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related111
Liquor Related34
On Campus
Weapons Related32
Drug Related1112
Liquor Related410
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape12
Burglary2-
Arson6-
On Campus
Forcible Rape13
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary41
Vehicle Theft-1
Arson6-
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