Valdosta State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2222 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #614 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #560 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #445 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 7,573
- Graduates
- 2,636
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.valdosta.edu
Valdosta State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Valdosta State University has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 38% of the easiest 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 | 89% | 88% | 90% |
| Applicants | 4,975 | 1,436 | 3,539 |
| Admissions | 4,451 | 1,261 | 3,190 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,081 | 372 | 709 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 46 | 14 | 32 |
3,200 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,835 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
615 or 56%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Valdosta State University are 950-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
308 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Valdosta State University are 17-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5020 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3530 (35%) |
| Hispanic | 936 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 355 (3%) |
| Asian | 160 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 126 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 54 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0%) |
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
- $9,875
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,371 | $4,572 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,371 | $4,572 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,426 | $16,470 |
| Fee in-district | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Fee in-state | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,636 | $1,636 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,423 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,922 |
| Room charge | $4,634 |
| Meal charge | $4,288 |
Valdosta State University majors
Valdosta State University has granted 1,468 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 758 master's across 29 programs, and 53 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Valdosta State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 104 | 39 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 121 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 39 | 69 | 1 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 76 | 32 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 102 | |||
| Psychology, General | 101 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 92 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 85 | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 80 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 80 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 71 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 62 | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 57 | |||
| Accounting | 42 | 14 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 44 | 5 | ||
| Social Work | 47 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 46 | |||
| Public Administration | 28 | 14 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 28 | 11 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 39 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 37 | |||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 37 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 33 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 33 | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 31 | |||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 31 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 28 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 26 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 24 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 24 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 21 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 23 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 21 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 21 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 20 | |||
| Music, General | 20 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 17 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 16 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 14 | 2 | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 16 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 16 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 14 | |||
| History, General | 13 | 1 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 14 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 13 | |||
| Finance, General | 13 | |||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other | 12 | |||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Interior Design | 10 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 9 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Sociology, General | 8 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | 5 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 5 | |||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 4 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 2 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Astronomy | 2 | |||
| Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 35 | 1,468 | 758 | 53 |
Valdosta State University has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 33% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Valdosta State University has published 2,877 scientific papers with 35,971 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Medicine, Biology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 26 | 25 |
| 1992 | 23 | 20 |
| 1993 | 23 | 34 |
| 1994 | 21 | 47 |
| 1995 | 26 | 58 |
| 1996 | 38 | 72 |
| 1997 | 52 | 82 |
| 1998 | 46 | 150 |
| 1999 | 53 | 148 |
| 2000 | 58 | 233 |
| 2001 | 69 | 234 |
| 2002 | 76 | 366 |
| 2003 | 56 | 429 |
| 2004 | 69 | 526 |
| 2005 | 54 | 617 |
| 2006 | 67 | 745 |
| 2007 | 77 | 874 |
| 2008 | 68 | 971 |
| 2009 | 105 | 1170 |
| 2010 | 92 | 1288 |
| 2011 | 116 | 1353 |
| 2012 | 100 | 1704 |
| 2013 | 133 | 1732 |
| 2014 | 136 | 1867 |
| 2015 | 128 | 1965 |
| 2016 | 132 | 1937 |
| 2017 | 124 | 1881 |
| 2018 | 112 | 1960 |
| 2019 | 128 | 2305 |
| 2020 | 132 | 2566 |
| 2021 | 117 | 2651 |
| 2022 | 109 | 2543 |
| 2023 | 111 | 2371 |
Valdosta State University alumni
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Pauley Perrette
- Occupations
- voice actorbloggerwriteractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Pauley Perrette is an American former actress and singer. She played Abby Sciuto in the television series NCIS from 2003 to 2018.
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Nancy Grace
- Occupations
- journalistlawyerpodcastertelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Nancy Ann Grace is an American legal commentator and television journalist. She hosted Nancy Grace, a nightly celebrity news and current affairs show on HLN, from 2005 to 2016, and Court TV's Closing Arguments from 1996 to 2007. She also co-wrote the book Objection!: How High-Priced Defense Attorneys, Celebrity Defendants, and a 24/7 Media Have Hijacked Our Criminal Justice System. Grace was also the arbiter of Swift Justice with Nancy Grace in the syndicated courtroom reality show's first season.
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Ray McKinnon
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directorscreenwriteractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Raymond Wilkes McKinnon is an American actor, screenwriter, film director and producer. He appeared in television series and films, including Apollo 13 (1995), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), the Oscar-winning short The Accountant (2001), Deadwood (2004), Sons of Anarchy (2011), and Mayans M.C. (2018–2023).
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Brad Carter
- Occupations
- television actorpaintermusicianphotographeractor
- Biography
-
David Bradley Carter is an American film and television actor, guitarist, painter, sculptor, and photographer, known for playing Charlie Lange in True Detective and Leland Gruen in Sons of Anarchy.
General info
| Alternative names | Valdosta State College VSU Valdosta State |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Colors | red, black |
| Academic calendar | September to June. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 1,040 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 N Patterson St Valdosta, Georgia, 31698 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 55,000 |
| Phone | 2293335800 |