Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley State University (FVSU; formerly Fort Valley State College) is a public land-grant historically black university in Fort Valley, Georgia, United States. It is part of the University System of Georgia and a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Fort Valley State University is the state's 1890 land-grant university and enrolls over 2,500 students. Approximately 90% of the student body is of African-American descent. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) main campus is Georgia's largest public university in area.
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66%
Acceptance
$10,338
Net price
2,684
Enrollment
41%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
66%
Acceptance rate
994
SAT average
18
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$10,338
Average net price
$5,526
In-state tuition
$16,932
Out-of-state tuition
$11,100
Room & board
$1,400
Books & supplies
$19,879
Total cost of attendance
73%
Students receiving Pell grants
68%
Students with federal loans
$31,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$36,666
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$28,649
Median earnings (6 yrs)
41%
Graduation rate
79%
Retention rate
60%
Earn more than a HS grad
$5,828
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,684
Total enrollment
9%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
34%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Fort Valley State University FAQ
Is Fort Valley State University a public or private school?
Fort Valley State University is a public institution located in Fort Valley, GA.
What is the acceptance rate at Fort Valley State University?
Fort Valley State University has an acceptance rate of 66%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Fort Valley State University cost?
The average annual net price at Fort Valley State University is $10,338 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,526 in-state and $16,932 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Fort Valley State University?
About 41% of students at Fort Valley State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Fort Valley State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Fort Valley State University students earn a median of $36,666 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Fort Valley State University?
Admitted students at Fort Valley State University have an average SAT score of 994 and an ACT midpoint of 18. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Fort Valley State University?
Fort Valley State University enrolls about 2,684 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Bubba73 (Jud McCranie) · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.
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