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Valdosta State University

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Valdosta, GA

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Valdosta State University, in Valdosta, GA, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 6,622 students. Valdosta State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 72%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $77,890/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate72%
SAT range920–1100
ACT range16–22
Undergrads6,622
Yield (admits who enroll)25%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$20,801
4-year grad rate42%
Median earnings, 10yr out$49,361

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 loans44%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out41%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$51,991/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$68,453/yr
International Business$63,072/yr
Accounting and Related Services$60,751/yr
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$60,715/yr
Marketing$59,865/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,047/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$47,880/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$75,310/yr
Information Science/Studies$71,257/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$51,863/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,155/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$41,622/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
American Sign Language$39,516/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,890/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$55,426/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$53,281/yr
History
History$47,595/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$46,593/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$40,044/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$58,630/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$47,285/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$47,035/yr
Sociology and Anthropology$41,619/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$31,539/yr
Music$27,357/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 capacity2,423
Typical room charge$4,634
Typical board charge$4,288

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 rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

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 Valdosta State University's acceptance rate?

Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Valdosta State University?

Admitted students at Valdosta State University typically score between 920–1100 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Valdosta State University?

Admitted students at Valdosta State University typically score between 16–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Valdosta State University cost?

Valdosta State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $20,801 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Valdosta State University require students to live on campus?

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

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