Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C-

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About Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Fort Valley, GA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 2,684 students. The acceptance rate is 66%. 41% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,666.

66%

Acceptance

$10,338

Net price

2,684

Enrollment

41%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

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

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading480–560

SAT Math450–510

ACT Composite19–24

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

$0–30K

$9,017

$30–48K

$9,021

$48–75K

$11,502

$75–110K

$15,571

$110K+

$16,914

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Agriculture17.4%

Psychology13.6%

Business11.7%

Biology9.5%

Criminal Justice9.0%

Education6.3%

Computer Science4.6%

Communications4.3%

Humanities4.1%

Engineering Tech3.5%

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

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

67% women

33% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

92%

Hispanic

Two or more races

White

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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