Valdosta State University

Overview

Valdosta State University (VSU), a regional university located in Valdosta, Georgia, is part of the University System of Georgia. Situated approximately 15 miles from the Florida border and just over 200 miles south of Atlanta, VSU occupies a 168-acre campus known for its Spanish Mission architecture. Founded in 1906, it now offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable emphasis on education and nursing, through its College of the Arts, College of Business Administration, College of Education and Human Services, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and College of Science and Mathematics. Valdosta State provides on-campus housing options across nine residence halls and two apartment complexes, accommodating a significant portion of its student body. The university's admissions process is generally considered moderately selective. While VSU actively supports a variety of NCAA Division II sports teams, known as the Blazers, it does not particularly emphasize athletic programs over its academic endeavors.

In the most recent statistical year 4,975 prospective students applied, and 4,451 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,127 enrolled in the school.  6,483 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,726 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,371 plus fees of $1,636. VSU is ranked 982 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.