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Fort Valley State University

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Rating

Public

Type

3,049

Students

$14,786

Tuition

52%

Acceptance

#2783

Ranking

Fringe Town

Campus Setting

Fort Valley, GA

1005 State University Dr, Fort Valley, GA 31030-4313

Fort Valley State University is a small historically black public institution located in Fort Valley, GA ranked 67th in Georgia. It has a total of 2,581 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 51.81% acceptance rate. Fort Valley State University offers 53 different majors and is best known for its Veterinary Technology, Horticultural Science, and Human Sciences programs (nationally ranked 18th, 22nd, and 30th respectively). With an annual tuition of $4,064 for students from Georgia and $14,786 for those from out-of-state, Fort Valley State University is reasonably priced. 28.32% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, joining the workforce. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to make near $30,900 per year, which is 26% under the national median.
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Cost

$16,494
Above Average

Fort Valley State University

$16,494

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$31,366

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$24,043

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

52%Acceptance
Average

Fort Valley State University

52%

National

69%
Sat

850 - 960

78% of students submit

Admissions Yield

24%

ACT

16 - 18

42% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$20

Students

2,581Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

97%

Part-Time

3%
Male

40%

In-state

83%

Female

60%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

10%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
10% Psychology, General10% Environmental Health8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies72% Others

10% Psychology, General

10% Environmental Health

8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

72% Others

Psychology, General

10%

45 Graduates

Environmental Health

10%

43 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

8%

33 Graduates

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

7%

30 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

6%

25 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

4%

19 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

4%

19 Graduates

Mass Communication/Media Studies

4%

18 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

4%

17 Graduates

Academics

C-
Professors
StudentsProfessors23:123:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

23

Number of Library Books

125,172

Academic Spend per Student

$5,044

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

75%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$22,800/Year

Fort Valley State University

$22,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$22,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$30,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

28%