Fort Valley State University: Review & Facts

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Fort Valley State University is a small four-year, public school with 2,605 students enrolled. This college was established in 1895 and is the only school located in Fort Valley, Georgia.

Fort Valley State University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

At Fort Valley State University you can obtain your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
45
Fort Valley State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Criminal Justice, Management, Biology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Fort Valley State University student retention rate is relatively low at 67% (close to Georgia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Fair
The graduation rate at Fort Valley State University is low: 44%. Around 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Fort Valley State University is reasonably decent: 20:1. Read more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are slightly high, $14,800 a year. The additional fees at Fort Valley State University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,800, which comes to $16,600 per academic year.

Read the details about Fort Valley State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
43%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 6,247 applications were submitted and 2,692 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get admitted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Fort Valley State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,700
Medium
Fort Valley State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fort Valley State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Fort Valley State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,400 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, approximately $4,700 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Fort Valley State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Fort Valley State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Fort Valley State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Fort Valley State University
1005 State University Dr
Fort Valley, Georgia
31030-4313, USA
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