Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA · Public
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Valdosta State University admitted 72.1% of applicants university-wide (4,521 of 6,267).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 72.1% | 4,521 | 6,267 |
| In-state | 72.0% | 3,111 | 4,320 |
| Out-of-state | 73.6% | 1,334 | 1,813 |
| International applicants | 47.1% | 41 | 87 |
| Men | 65.6% | 1,201 | 1,831 |
| Women | 74.8% | 3,320 | 4,436 |
Of 4,521 admitted students, 1,132 enrolled (25.0% yield).
Valdosta State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 930–1108
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 16–22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Required for some programs
Valdosta State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $34,990/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,200 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,790 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $34,990/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $9,378 |
| $30k–48k | $9,541 |
| $48k–75k | $11,877 |
| $75k–110k | $14,906 |
| Over $110k | $15,905 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Academic Merit Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Out-of-State Tuition Waiver — In-state tuition rate (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room, board, books, and $1,000 study abroad stipend (Full Tuition)
- VSU Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Valdosta State Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship — Covers out-of-state tuition difference (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — $1,000 per year (International Aid)
- Out-of-State Tuition Waiver — In-state tuition rate (Merit)
Valdosta State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
- Certificate of Finance
- Medical Form
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
- Certificate of Finance
- Medical Form
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Valdosta State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Valdosta State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,361
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 42.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71.9%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,779
- At graduation
Valdosta State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #395
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (26%), Psychology (8%), Visual & performing arts (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 17:1 · 59% of class sections have under 20 students.
Valdosta State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.