University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
72% admitted · $13,778/yr after aid
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $10,804
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Median earnings
- $52,334
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Valdosta State University is a public college in Valdosta, GA with 6,622 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1013 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,804 per year ($9,482 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,334 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,689
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,915
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 29%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–570
200800
SAT Math440–530
200800
ACT Composite16–22
136
What Valdosta State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $21,232
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $6,124
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,172
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,482
- $30–48k$9,586
- $48–75k$10,089
- $75–110k$13,844
- $110k+$16,261
Get a personal estimate with Valdosta State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $52,334
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,622
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 56%
- White44%
- Hispanic12%
- Black37%
- Asian2%
Valdosta State University FAQ
What is Valdosta State University's acceptance rate?+
Valdosta State University admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Valdosta State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 440–530 on SAT Math; the average total is 1013.
What ACT score do you need for Valdosta State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–22.
Is Valdosta State University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Valdosta State University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,689 students applied to Valdosta State University and 3,915 were admitted; 1,135 enrolled.
Does Valdosta State University consider legacy status?+
No. Valdosta State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Valdosta State University require an essay?+
Valdosta State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Valdosta State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $21,232 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,804.
What is Valdosta State University's graduation rate?+
45% 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 141264 · How we use this data
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