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Valdosta State University

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Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 23% value
72.3% Acceptance $10,945 Avg net price 42.4% Graduate $49,361 Median earnings 6,622 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
City
Enrollment
6,622 students
Women / Men
68% / 32%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
72.3%
SAT (mid 50%)
920–1100
ACT (mid 50%)
16–22

Cost

Avg net price
$10,945
Sticker price
$20,801
Tuition (in-state)
$6,124
Tuition (out-of-state)
$17,836

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42.4%
Retention rate
71.9%
Median earnings (10y)
$49,361
Median debt
$24,779 (~$269/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
52.3%
Take federal loans
44%

All majors at Valdosta State University

58 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Library Science and Administration
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Psychology, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Communication and Media Studies
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Biology, General
Marketing
Accounting and Related Services
Educational Administration and Supervision
Social Work
Public Administration
Special Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Sociology and Anthropology
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
Music
Fine and Studio Arts
Political Science and Government
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Finance and Financial Management Services
International Business
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
American Sign Language
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Business/Managerial Economics
Information Science/Studies
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
History
Curriculum and Instruction
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Design and Applied Arts
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Mathematics
Dance
Chemistry
Sociology
Applied Mathematics
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Physics
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Engineering, General
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Legal Support Services
Business/Commerce, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

Cost & ROI

Is Valdosta State University worth it?

Pay $10,945/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $49,361 ten years out — about 4.5× the annual cost. Value grade: A.

Avg net price
$10,945/yr
Median earnings
$49,361/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$24,779~$269/mo
4-year est. cost
$43,780net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Valdosta State University's acceptance rate?

Valdosta State University admits 72.3% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 920–1100 range on the SAT.

How much does Valdosta State University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $10,945. The sticker price before any aid is $20,801, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $43,780.

How much debt do Valdosta State University graduates have?

Graduates leave Valdosta State University with a median federal student loan balance of $24,779, which works out to about $269 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 44% of students take federal loans.

Is Valdosta State University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Valdosta State University graduates earn a median of $49,361 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 4.5× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Valdosta State University a value grade of A.

What SAT score do you need for Valdosta State University?

Admitted students score 920–1100 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Valdosta State University?

42.4% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Valdosta State University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 71.9%.

What are the most popular majors at Valdosta State University?

58 programs are listed in federal data; 57 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Valdosta State University is Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (11.8%), followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (9.6%).

What percent of Valdosta State University students receive financial aid?

52.3% of Valdosta State University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 44% take federal student loans.

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