What Fort Valley State costs
Fort Valley State University charges $5,526 a year in published tuition and fees for Georgia residents, about $2,763 a semester, and $16,932 a year for students from other states, about $8,466 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $19,879 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,584 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Fort Valley State
For fall 2024, Fort Valley State University received 5,201 applications and admitted 3,426 students, and 781 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 930 and 1070.
What Fort Valley State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Fort Valley State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 55 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 46 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 37 |
| Animal Sciences | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management | 25 |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technology / Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 23 |
| Social Work | 20 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Fort Valley State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Middle Georgia State University, Macon, Georgia: about 21 miles away
- Mercer University, Macon, Georgia: about 25 miles away
- Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia: about 54 miles away
Colleges like Fort Valley State
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina: 2,934 undergraduates
- Alcorn State University, Alcorn State, Mississippi: 2,363 undergraduates
- University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama: 2,151 undergraduates
- Claflin University, Orangeburg, South Carolina: 1,706 undergraduates
- The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee: 1,607 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Fort Valley State University's acceptance rate? 65.9% for fall 2024: 3,426 of 5,201 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Fort Valley State University? $5,526 a year for in-state students and $16,932 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Fort Valley State University? About 2,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Fort Valley State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 930–1070.
What is the campus setting at Fort Valley State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Fort Valley State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Fort Valley State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
