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Fort Valley State University

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Fort Valley, GA

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Fort Valley State University, in Fort Valley, GA, is a public small school, enrolling around 2,684 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 66% of applicants get in. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Business Administration, Management and Operations, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $56,411/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate66%
SAT range930–1070
ACT range19–24
Undergrads2,684
Yield (admits who enroll)21%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$19,879
4-year grad rate43%
Median earnings, 10yr out$36,666

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans68%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out19%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,411/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$26,285/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$44,881/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General$38,345/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$45,033/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,292/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$37,564/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,400
Typical room charge$4,722
Typical board charge$3,650

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fort Valley State University's acceptance rate?

Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, GA admits approximately 66% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Fort Valley State University?

Admitted students at Fort Valley State University typically score between 930–1070 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Fort Valley State University?

Admitted students at Fort Valley State University typically score between 19–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Fort Valley State University cost?

Fort Valley State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $19,879 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Fort Valley State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Fort Valley State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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