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)950–1130
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)17–23
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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Valdosta State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
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
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 226 | $48,043 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 129 | $41,514 |
| Psychology, General | 107 | $38,409 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 90 | $44,189 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 87 | $41,903 |
| Biology, General | 71 | $42,483 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 68 | $65,768 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 61 | $42,980 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 56 | $55,030 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 48 | $43,823 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 45 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 45 | $52,056 |
| Marketing | 44 | $40,254 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 43 | $40,210 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 35 | $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
RollingRolling
App Fee (Domestic)$40
App Fee (International)$40
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