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Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · Public · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 66%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,421
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings
- $41,857
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Fort Valley State University is a public college in Fort Valley, GA with 2,684 undergraduates. It admits 66% of applicants, and admitted students average 994 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,421 per year ($11,287 for families earning under $30,000). 39% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $41,857 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 66%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,080
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,190
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–560
200800
SAT Math450–510
200800
ACT Composite19–24
136
What Fort Valley State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceRequired
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $22,406
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $5,556
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,220
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,287
- $30–48k$11,824
- $48–75k$12,688
- $75–110k$15,293
- $110k+$18,925
Get a personal estimate with Fort Valley State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $41,857
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,738
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,684
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 78%
- White1%
- Hispanic3%
- Black92%
- Asian0%
Fort Valley State University FAQ
What is Fort Valley State University's acceptance rate?+
Fort Valley State University admits 66% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Fort Valley State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–560 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–510 on SAT Math; the average total is 994.
What ACT score do you need for Fort Valley State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–24.
Is Fort Valley State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Fort Valley State University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,080 students applied to Fort Valley State University and 3,190 were admitted; 742 enrolled.
Does Fort Valley State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Fort Valley State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Fort Valley State University require an essay?+
Fort Valley State University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Fort Valley State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,406 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,421.
What is Fort Valley State University's graduation rate?+
39% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 139719 · How we use this data
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