Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001599
- Phone: (229) 333-2100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
57.17%FINANCIAL AID RATE
90%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
58FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,825Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Valdosta State University (VSU)
4089 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA
Valdosta State University is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, in a predominantly urban area. VSU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately thirteen thousand.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs VSU offers:
- Education
- English Language And Literature
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Security And Protective Services
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1380 to 1610 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 to 23 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. VSU accepts about 60 percent of applicants annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 48 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at valdosta.edu.
Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $6,100 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $3,800. Students attending VSU may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Valdosta State University "Blazers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students VSU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Valdosta State University is around 11,000 students, with undergraduate students making up about 78% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $13,600. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $40 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State Tuition: $4,400-$5,200
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $15,000-$18,510
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $180-$220 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $640-$770 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 90% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 88% | $8,640 |
Receiving Student Loans | 68% | $6,190 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Valdosta State University may offer services including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
VSU is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Gulf South Conference)
- Basketball (Gulf South Conference)
- Football (Gulf South Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Valdosta State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Organizational Leadership (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Finance (B)
- Administrative Assistant (B)
- International Business (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Early Childhood Education (M)
- Guidance Counselor (C, M)
- Middle School Teacher (B, M)
- Special Education (B, C, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (D)
- Physical Education (B, C, M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (D)
- Secondary Education (M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, M)
- Healthcare Administration (B)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (M)
- Athletic Training (B)
History
- History (B, M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (M)
- Public Administration (D, M)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, M)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Interior Design (B)
- Dance (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Valdosta State University.
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Daytona Beach, FL (66 miles away)
- Albany State University in Albany, GA (71 miles away)
- Georgia Southwestern State University in Atlanta, GA (97 miles away)
- College of Coastal Georgia in Atlanta, GA (109 miles away)
- University of North Florida in Madison, FL (115 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001599
- Phone: (229) 333-2100
- School Homepage