Valdosta State University: Admission & Tests

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Here is a brief overview of Valdosta State University general admissions procedures, application policies and fees, as well as desirable SAT and ACT college test scores that you might need to have in order to enroll at this school.

Admission Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Valdosta State University admission criteria are very easy - this school accepts about 89% of those who apply.

The school doesn't require you to submit reference letters with your application and does not require admission test scores.

Valdosta State University will most likely accept your:
  • dual credits
    (from the courses giving both high school and college credits)
  • credits for life experience
    (for instance, learned through independent study, non-credit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities)
  • advanced placement credits
    (from the college-level courses taught in high school)

Application Fee

Application
Fee
$40
Valdosta State University requires a fee paid when you submit an application for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Valdosta State University is $40.00. The graduate application fee is $45.00.

SAT Test Scores

Submitting the results of Scholastic Aptitude Test is usual stage of the application. 56 percent of applicants at Valdosta State University completed the SAT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took SAT scored
SAT
Total
1020
from 470 to 550 on Reading & Writing, from 470 to 540 on Math, and from 950 to 1080 on Total. Based off those numbers, if you scored above 510 in SAT Reading & Writing, 510 in SAT Math, and 1020 in SAT Total, this will most likely get you accepted at this college.

Test Section
Minimum Score
Desired Score
Safe Score

SAT Reading & Writing
470
510
550

SAT Math
470
510
540

SAT Total
950
1020
1080

ACT Test Scores

Taking American College Test is a rather common element of the application process at Valdosta State University. 28% of applicants completed the ACT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took ACT scored
ACT
Composite
19
from 16 to 22 on English, from 16 to 21 on Math, and from 17 to 21 on Composite. Therefore, if you got above 19 in ACT English, 19 in ACT Math, and 19 in ACT Composite, that should get you accepted at this school.

Test Section
Minimum Score
Desired Score
Safe Score

ACT English
16
19
22

ACT Math
16
19
21

ACT Composite
17
19
21

Contact Admissions

Phone
(229)
333-5800
To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Valdosta State University, please contact the school directly.

You can call the school's general information office at (229) 333-5800 or check Valdosta State University Website

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