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Valdosta State University

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Rating

Public

Type

13,397

Students

$15,426

Tuition

57%

Acceptance

#1574

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Valdosta, GA

1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31698

Valdosta State University is a large public institution located in Valdosta, GA ranked 30th in Georgia. It has a total of 10,089 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting roughly four in every seven applicants. Valdosta State University offers 91 different majors and is best known for its Speech-Language Pathology, American Sign Language, and Legal Support Services programs (nationally ranked 20th, 23rd, and 45th respectively). With an annual tuition of $4,371 for students from Georgia and $15,426 for those from out-of-state, Valdosta State University is reasonably priced. 32.19% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to earn approximately $38,700 per year, which is 7% under the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$17,638
Above Average

Valdosta State University

$17,638

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$31,800

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

Pay with Financial Aid

$24,370

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

Getting In

57%Acceptance
Average

Valdosta State University

57%

National

69%
Sat

990 - 1140

84% of students submit

Admissions Yield

36%

ACT

17 - 22

47% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$40

Students

10,089Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

98%

Part-Time

2%
Male

37%

In-state

83%

Female

63%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

15%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
6% Business Administration and Management, General6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse6% Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist83% Others

6% Business Administration and Management, General

6% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6% Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

83% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

6%

133 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6%

131 Graduates

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

6%

124 Graduates

Psychology, General

5%

115 Graduates

Organizational Leadership

4%

90 Graduates

Library and Information Science

4%

90 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

4%

81 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

4%

80 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

4%

78 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors20:120:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

20

Number of Library Books

476,976

Academic Spend per Student

$6,845

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

Full-time Retention Rate

67%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$31,500/Year

Valdosta State University

$31,500

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$31,500

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$38,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

32%