Valdosta State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2278 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #625 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #571 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #440 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 7,230
- Graduates
- 2,921
- 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 83% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 83% | 84% |
| Applicants | 4,689 | 1,410 | 3,279 |
| Admissions | 3,915 | 1,166 | 2,749 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,091 | 384 | 707 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 44 | 20 | 24 |
3,165 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,242 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
390 or 35%
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
189 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Valdosta State University are 17-23 (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 | 5010 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3430 (34%) |
| Hispanic | 956 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 372 (4%) |
| Asian | 164 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 143 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (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
- $9,914
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
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 | 2,320 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,060 |
| Room charge | $4,772 |
| Meal charge | $4,288 |
Valdosta State University majors
Valdosta State University has granted 1,573 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 684 master's across 30 programs, and 63 doctorate degrees across 6 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 | 114 | 59 | ||
| Psychology, General | 154 | 14 | ||
| Library and Information Science | 128 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 125 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 91 | 16 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 102 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 98 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 42 | 49 | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 77 | 5 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 70 | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 48 | 12 | ||
| Public Administration | 49 | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 32 | 20 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 50 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 49 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 48 | |||
| Social Work | 48 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 45 | |||
| Finance, General | 42 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 39 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 33 | |||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 33 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 28 | |||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 27 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 26 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | 17 | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 22 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 21 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 20 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 12 | 7 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 17 | |||
| History, General | 15 | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 17 | |||
| Music, General | 17 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 17 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 16 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 16 | |||
| Interior Design | 14 | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 14 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 13 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 13 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | 5 | ||
| Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other | 12 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 12 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 11 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 10 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | 6 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 9 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | |||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 6 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 6 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 5 | |||
| Engineering, General | 4 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Sociology, General | 4 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Dance, General | 3 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Astronomy | 1 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | |||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 28 | 1,573 | 684 | 63 |
Valdosta State University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 32% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Valdosta State University has published 3,276 scientific papers with 49,582 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 26 | 26 |
| 1993 | 23 | 53 |
| 1994 | 21 | 72 |
| 1995 | 28 | 72 |
| 1996 | 40 | 113 |
| 1997 | 53 | 112 |
| 1998 | 50 | 199 |
| 1999 | 56 | 203 |
| 2000 | 57 | 302 |
| 2001 | 72 | 301 |
| 2002 | 82 | 469 |
| 2003 | 63 | 561 |
| 2004 | 69 | 593 |
| 2005 | 59 | 782 |
| 2006 | 71 | 967 |
| 2007 | 83 | 1051 |
| 2008 | 86 | 1193 |
| 2009 | 115 | 1393 |
| 2010 | 106 | 1557 |
| 2011 | 126 | 1716 |
| 2012 | 108 | 2058 |
| 2013 | 148 | 2153 |
| 2014 | 163 | 2319 |
| 2015 | 136 | 2422 |
| 2016 | 162 | 2427 |
| 2017 | 122 | 2461 |
| 2018 | 134 | 2559 |
| 2019 | 164 | 3108 |
| 2020 | 138 | 3619 |
| 2021 | 133 | 3579 |
| 2022 | 111 | 3384 |
| 2023 | 132 | 3354 |
| 2024 | 101 | 3195 |
Valdosta State University alumni
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Pauley Perrette
- Occupations
- film directorpoetvoice actoractortelevision 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
- podcasterlawyerjournalisttelevision 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
- film produceractorscreenwriterfilm directortelevision actor
- 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
- actorphotographermusicianpaintertelevision actor
- 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 | 996 |
| 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 |