What Valdosta State costs
Valdosta State University charges $6,124 a year in published tuition and fees for Georgia residents, about $3,062 a semester, and $17,836 a year for students from other states, about $8,918 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $20,801 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,063 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 Valdosta State
For fall 2024, Valdosta State University received 6,253 applications and admitted 4,520 students, and 1,173 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 920 and 1100.
What Valdosta State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Valdosta State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences | 114 |
| Psychology | 109 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 102 |
| Business Administration and Management | 100 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 85 |
| Organizational Leadership | 81 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 78 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 65 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Valdosta State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama: 6,591 undergraduates
- Middle Georgia State University, Macon, Georgia: 6,574 undergraduates
- Alabama A & M University, Normal, Alabama: 6,124 undergraduates
- Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia: 7,266 undergraduates
- University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama: 5,811 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Valdosta State University's acceptance rate? 72.3% for fall 2024: 4,520 of 6,253 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Valdosta State University? $6,124 a year for in-state students and $17,836 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 Valdosta State University? About 6,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Valdosta State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 920–1100.
What is the campus setting at Valdosta State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Valdosta State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Valdosta State University