Valdosta State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Valdosta State University is a medium four-year, public school with 10,210 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1906 and is one of the 2 schools located in Valdosta, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

At Valdosta State University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
74
Valdosta State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 74 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Medical, Nursing, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Valdosta State University student retention rate is low at 59% (close to Georgia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
59%
Fair
The graduation rate at Valdosta State University is low - 42%. Roughly 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Valdosta State University is decent, 17:1. Learn more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high - about $15,500 annually. The additional fees at Valdosta State University beyond tuition are approximately $1,700, which comes to a total of $17,200 per year.

Read the details about Valdosta 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
89%
Easy
According to recent data, 4,975 applications were submitted and 4,451 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,600
Medium
Valdosta State University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Valdosta 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
Valdosta State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,500 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - roughly $4,600 per academic year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Valdosta 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 data, Valdosta State University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Valdosta State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Valdosta State University
1500 N Patterson St
Valdosta, Georgia
31698, USA
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