Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA
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Acceptance Rate
83%
Enrollment
6,858
Graduation Rate
42%
Student-Faculty Ratio
20:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,361
Retention Rate
67%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)9501130
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1723
136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,007
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,062
Avg Net Price
$11,298
Room & Board
$8,922
Total COA
$20,202
Median Debt
$24,779

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$9,443
$30,001–48,000
$10,072
$48,001–75,000
$12,659
$75,001–110,000
$14,892
$110,001+
$16,028
Pell Grant Rate: 51%
Federal Loan Rate: 47%

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Sticker Price$25,984
Estimated Net Price$11,298 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
42%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,361
Retention Rate
67%
Median Debt
$24,779

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
24.7%
Health Professions
17.9%
Psychology
9.6%
Communication
5.9%
Education
5.6%
Criminal Justice
4.8%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.7%
Biology
4.4%
Social Sciences
4.1%
Computer Science
2.6%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations226$48,043
Communication and Media Studies129$41,514
Psychology, General107$38,409
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities90$44,189
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods87$41,903
Biology, General71$42,483
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing68$65,768
Criminal Justice and Corrections61$42,980
Accounting and Related Services56$55,030
Health and Physical Education/Fitness48$43,823
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General45
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services45$52,056
Marketing44$40,254
Sociology and Anthropology43$40,210
Finance and Financial Management Services35$56,189

Demographics

Men 33%Women 67%
White
44.0%
Black
37.9%
Hispanic
11.0%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More
3.9%
International
1.1%

Application Info

Deadlines

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App Fee (Domestic)$40
App Fee (International)$40

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.