Fort Valley State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3216 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #901 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #833 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #653 of 2,330 | For Animal Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 2,699
- Graduates
- 198
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.fvsu.edu
Fort Valley State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Fort Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 28% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 56% | 70% |
| Applicants | 5,201 | 1,579 | 3,475 |
| Admissions | 3,426 | 883 | 2,435 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 753 | 229 | 524 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 28 | 9 | 19 |
1,647 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
338 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
28 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1070
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Fort Valley State University are 930-1070 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Fort Valley State University are 19-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 2620 (90%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 76 (3%) |
| White | 65 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 34 (1%) |
| Asian | 8 (0.3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,049
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,176 | $4,440 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,176 | $4,440 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,582 | $16,918 |
| Fee in-district | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Fee in-state | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,350 | $1,350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,607 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,314 |
| Room charge | $6,528 |
| Meal charge | $4,786 |
Fort Valley State University majors
Fort Valley State University has granted 374 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 66 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fort Valley State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 55 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 46 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 37 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 27 | 8 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 24 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 23 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 23 | |
| Social Work | 20 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 9 | |
| Accounting | 8 | |
| Biotechnology | 8 | |
| Horticultural Science | 8 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 8 | |
| Agricultural Economics | 7 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | 2 |
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | |
| Environmental Health | 5 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 374 | 66 |
Fort Valley State University has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 34% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fort Valley State University has published 1,414 scientific papers with 22,723 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Ecology, Botany, Medicine, Biochemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Agricultural Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 30 |
| 1994 | 5 | 29 |
| 1995 | 3 | 26 |
| 1996 | 12 | 36 |
| 1997 | 5 | 40 |
| 1998 | 14 | 39 |
| 1999 | 115 | 35 |
| 2000 | 14 | 83 |
| 2001 | 13 | 86 |
| 2002 | 23 | 119 |
| 2003 | 17 | 178 |
| 2004 | 98 | 190 |
| 2005 | 32 | 267 |
| 2006 | 29 | 331 |
| 2007 | 28 | 356 |
| 2008 | 16 | 424 |
| 2009 | 37 | 504 |
| 2010 | 35 | 622 |
| 2011 | 37 | 692 |
| 2012 | 35 | 703 |
| 2013 | 46 | 795 |
| 2014 | 30 | 889 |
| 2015 | 31 | 843 |
| 2016 | 40 | 986 |
| 2017 | 57 | 1093 |
| 2018 | 55 | 1015 |
| 2019 | 73 | 1236 |
| 2020 | 58 | 1649 |
| 2021 | 57 | 1808 |
| 2022 | 65 | 1841 |
| 2023 | 91 | 1857 |
| 2024 | 72 | 1956 |
| 2025 | 67 | 1651 |
Notable alumni
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Ricardo Lockette
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Ricardo Quantaye Lockette is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for parts of four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). Born in Albany, Georgia, Lockette played college football for the Fort Valley State Wildcats and was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011.
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Shirley Sherrod
- Occupations
- sociologist
- Biography
-
Shirley Sherrod is the executive director for the Southwest Georgia Project and Vice President of Development for New Communities at Cypress pond. Sherrod is a civil rights activist who has devoted most of her life advocating for farmers and rural residents. Sherrod has been the recipient of various praises such as; The Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Sojourner-Douglas College, being inducted into the Cooperative Hall of Fame, and awarded the James Beard Leadership Award.
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Calvin Smyre
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Calvin Smyre is an American politician who served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Elected in 1974, he was the longest-serving member of the Georgia Legislature. In May 2022, his nomination to serve as the United States ambassador to the Dominican Republic was withdrawn and he was instead nominated to serve as the United States ambassador to the Bahamas.
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Howard Nathaniel Lee
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Howard Nathaniel Lee is an American politician who served as Mayor of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, from 1969 to 1975. He was the first African-American mayor elected in Chapel Hill, and the first African American to be elected mayor of any majority-white city in the South. Later serving as North Carolina Secretary of Environmental and Natural Resources, Lee would also become the first African American to hold a state cabinet post in North Carolina.
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Catherine Hardy Lavender
- Occupations
- sprinter
- Biography
-
Catherine Hardy Lavender was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 100-meter dash. She won an Olympic gold medal in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1952 Olympic Summer Games in Helsinki, Finland. Later, Hardy married, had children, and a 30-year teaching career in Atlanta schools.
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Walt Gilmore
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Walt Gilmore is an American former basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted in the second round of the 1970 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers and would play one season with the team.
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Robert Jones
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Robert B. Jones was an American politician from the state of Michigan. He served four consecutive terms as the Mayor of Kalamazoo from 1997 to 2005. A Democrat, he was elected to the Michigan State House of Representatives in 2006 and 2008, representing the 60th District in Kalamazoo County, which includes the City of Kalamazoo, Cooper Township and part of Kalamazoo Township. He was the Democratic nominee for the Michigan Senate's 20th district in the November 2, 2010 election, until his death just 16 days before.
General info
| Alternative names | FVSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Motto | Be Bold. Be Amazing. Be Prepared. |
| Colors | royal blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to June |
| Total FTE staff | 548 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1005 State University Dr Fort Valley, Georgia, 31030-4313 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 4788256315 |