Valdosta State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2181 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #612 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #557 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #454 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 38 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 7,166
- Graduates
- 3,096
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- 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 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 66% | 75% |
| Applicants | 6,253 | 1,827 | 4,426 |
| Admissions | 4,520 | 1,199 | 3,321 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,121 | 334 | 787 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 52 | 11 | 41 |
2,960 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,718 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
354 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 920
or below
75% of them
had 1100
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Valdosta State University are 920-1100 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
155 or 13%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Valdosta State University are 16-22 (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 | 5001 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3496 (34%) |
| Hispanic | 985 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 367 (4%) |
| Asian | 176 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 131 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 87 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0%) |
| 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
- $10,206
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,488 | $4,680 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,488 | $4,680 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,200 | $17,298 |
| 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 | 2,112 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,530 |
| Room charge | $5,010 |
| Meal charge | $4,520 |
Valdosta State University majors
Valdosta State University has granted 1,423 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 1,009 master's across 30 programs, and 37 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 | 100 | 84 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 173 | |||
| Psychology, General | 109 | 12 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 114 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 44 | 60 | 1 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 78 | 25 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 102 | |||
| Library and Information Science | 102 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 85 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 81 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 75 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 65 | 9 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 61 | 7 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | 52 | ||
| Social Work | 59 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 58 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 51 | |||
| Accounting | 35 | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 43 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 42 | ||
| Public Administration | 36 | 4 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 28 | 11 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 39 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 35 | |||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 34 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 29 | |||
| Finance, General | 28 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 18 | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 23 | |||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 20 | |||
| Music, General | 20 | |||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 20 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 19 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 17 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 17 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 17 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 17 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 16 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 16 | |||
| History, General | 12 | 3 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 15 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 13 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 12 | |||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 12 | |||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 11 | |||
| Interior Design | 11 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 11 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 10 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 10 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | |||
| Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other | 8 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 8 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 6 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Education, General | 5 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | 4 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 4 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Dance, General | 3 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 3 | |||
| Engineering, General | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Astronomy | 2 | |||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 27 | 1,423 | 1,009 | 37 |
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% | 35% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Valdosta State University has published 3,336 scientific papers with 51,712 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 23 | 53 |
| 1994 | 21 | 72 |
| 1995 | 28 | 72 |
| 1996 | 40 | 114 |
| 1997 | 53 | 112 |
| 1998 | 50 | 199 |
| 1999 | 56 | 203 |
| 2000 | 57 | 302 |
| 2001 | 72 | 301 |
| 2002 | 81 | 470 |
| 2003 | 63 | 560 |
| 2004 | 69 | 590 |
| 2005 | 59 | 780 |
| 2006 | 71 | 968 |
| 2007 | 83 | 1051 |
| 2008 | 87 | 1189 |
| 2009 | 115 | 1392 |
| 2010 | 106 | 1558 |
| 2011 | 126 | 1711 |
| 2012 | 108 | 2053 |
| 2013 | 148 | 2152 |
| 2014 | 165 | 2320 |
| 2015 | 138 | 2425 |
| 2016 | 162 | 2433 |
| 2017 | 123 | 2468 |
| 2018 | 134 | 2563 |
| 2019 | 165 | 3123 |
| 2020 | 138 | 3624 |
| 2021 | 134 | 3586 |
| 2022 | 112 | 3390 |
| 2023 | 132 | 3363 |
| 2024 | 104 | 3253 |
| 2025 | 68 | 2645 |
Valdosta State University alumni
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Pauley Perrette
- Occupations
- voice actoractortelevision actorwriterfilm actor
- Biography
-
Pauley Perrette is an American retired 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
- screenwriterfilm directortelevision actorfilm produceractor
- 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
- musicianpaintertelevision actoractorphotographer
- 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 | 969 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 N Patterson St Valdosta, Georgia, 31698 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 55,000 |
| Phone | 2293335800 |